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Living in Rocky Mountain House

Rocky Mountain House is one of the cities recorded in Canada. At the end of 2022, Rocky Mountain House had a population of 6,603. Rocky Mountain House's unemployment stood at 15.04% at the end of 2021. Rocky Mountain House was home to 590 foreign residents at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Rocky Mountain House?

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 Rocky Mountain House.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The number of dwellings in Rocky Mountain House reached 3,075 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,075 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,693 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 590 people of 6,603 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 Rocky Mountain House is 15.0%. 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%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–16Rocky Mountain House 15.0%8 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 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,203 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate15.04 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rocky Mountain House. 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 Rocky Mountain House. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Rocky Mountain House's nearest airport was YEG, 138 km away and offered 38 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count38 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km138 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYEG3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rocky Mountain House. 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

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Rocky Mountain House.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 9.02 · Feb 11.98 · Mar 21.76 · Apr 26.55 · May 31.09 · Jun 34.56 · Jul 35.65 · Aug 36.04 · Sep 33.02 · Oct 27.09 · Nov 16.79 · Dec 8.4 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -37.72 · Feb -31 · Mar -30.48 · Apr -16.27 · May -7.59 · Jun -1.03 · Jul 2.74 · Aug 1.06 · Sep -6.69 · Oct -18.99 · Nov -31.59 · Dec -32.24 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -7.43 · Feb -6.91 · Mar -2.55 · Apr 3.41 · May 9.57 · Jun 13.84 · Jul 17.24 · Aug 16.11 · Sep 10.73 · Oct 3.65 · Nov -2.99 · Dec -7.58 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Stephenville6,604 residentsPrinceville6,574 residentsShannon6,645 residentsPeace River6,662 residentsDevon6,689 residentsSaint-Honoré6,692 residents

Population and city profile

Rocky Mountain House spanned 13.1 km² at the end of 2021. Households in Rocky Mountain House numbered 2,695 at the end of 2021. Rocky Mountain House's population density measured 518.3 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Rocky Mountain House residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.1%Foreign residents 8.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area13.05 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area13.05 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share9.05 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents590 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density518.3 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population6,603 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Rocky Mountain House by year, residents6,2446,6176,9917,364200120052009201520226,603residents

Population rose 3.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 6,378 to 6,603.

Is Rocky Mountain House 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 36–58%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family44%strong on family, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents590 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population6,603 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,075 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate56 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,203 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate15.04 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,695 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate65.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rocky Mountain House 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 Rocky Mountain House?

The median gross salary is 2,203 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Rocky Mountain House?

The unemployment rate is 15.04 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Rocky Mountain House?

The published population is 6,603 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Rocky Mountain House?

590 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Rocky Mountain House a good place to live?

Rocky Mountain House 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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Sources

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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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