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Living in North Battleford

North Battleford is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. North Battleford had a population of 14,292 at the end of 2022. North Battleford's unemployment stood at 10.94% at the end of 2021. North Battleford was home to 1,910 foreign residents at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to North Battleford?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in North Battleford.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In North Battleford, 17.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for North Battleford yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent17.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings6,346 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,696 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,910 people of 14,292 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in North Battleford is 10.9%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–12North Battleford 10.9%51 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate56.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,981 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca14Official
Unemployment rate10.94 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to North Battleford. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in North Battleford. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

North Battleford's nearest airport was YXE, 128 km away and offered 9 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count9 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km128 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYXE3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for North Battleford. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in North Battleford.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
North Battleford average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-21°Daytime highNight-time low
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -10 · Feb -7.8 · Mar -1.2 · Apr 9.8 · May 18 · Jun 21.7 · Jul 24.3 · Aug 23.7 · Sep 18.5 · Oct 9.4 · Nov -1.4 · Dec -8.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -20.6 · Feb -18.9 · Mar -12 · Apr -3.3 · May 3 · Jun 8.5 · Jul 10.8 · Aug 9.4 · Sep 4.1 · Oct -2.8 · Nov -11.1 · Dec -18.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -15.3 · Feb -13.3 · Mar -6.6 · Apr 3.3 · May 10.5 · Jun 15.1 · Jul 17.6 · Aug 16.6 · Sep 11.3 · Oct 3.3 · Nov -6.3 · Dec -13.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Pembroke14,336 residentsLacombe14,229 residentsBeauharnois14,387 residentsGrand Falls-Windsor14,177 residentsParksville14,164 residentsPowell River14,148 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of North Battleford was 33.5 km² at the end of 2021. The city had 5,695 households at the end of 2021. North Battleford had a median age of 38.4 years at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
North Battleford residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86.6%Foreign residents13.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area33.55 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area33.55 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share14.16 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents1,910 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density412.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population14,292 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in North Battleford by year, residents13,41513,88414,35314,8222001200520092015202214,292residents

Population rose 2.1% between 2001 and 2022, from 14,002 to 14,292.

Is North Battleford a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 37–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Family46%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Retirement55%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Foreign residents1,910 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population14,292 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent17.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,346 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate56.7 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,981 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad14.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Households5,695 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate63.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age38.4 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in North Battleford when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around North Battleford?

The median gross salary is 1,981 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in North Battleford?

The unemployment rate is 10.94 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in North Battleford?

The published population is 14,292 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in North Battleford?

1,910 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is North Battleford a good place to live?

North Battleford may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). North Battleford, Canada: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/north-battleford/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  4. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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