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Living in Saint-Félicien

Saint-Félicien is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Saint-Félicien had a population of 10,272 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 6.3% at the end of 2021. Saint-Félicien was home to 145 foreign residents at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Saint-Félicien?

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 Saint-Félicien.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Saint-Félicien counted 5,169 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings5,169 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,686 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Work and income

Employment rates for Saint-Félicien measured 55.4% at the end of 2021. Labour force participation in Saint-Félicien stood at 59.1% at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Saint-Félicien?

The unemployment rate is 6.3 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada8

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Saint-Félicien is 6.3%. 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%1196–8Saint-Félicien 6.3%103 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%1814–168 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 rate55.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,000 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate6.3 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Saint-Félicien. 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

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

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km20 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYRJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Saint-Félicien. 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 Saint-Félicien.

Climate and air quality

Saint-Félicien's monthly mean temperatures were −16.9°C in January and 18°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Saint-Félicien?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.92 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Saint-Félicien annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Saint-Félicien is 4.9 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–5Saint-Félicien 4.912 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.92 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 2.14 · Feb 1.25 · Mar 20.83 · Apr 21.34 · May 28.13 · Jun 30.74 · Jul 32.26 · Aug 28.95 · Sep 29.26 · Oct 24.38 · Nov 16.88 · Dec 4.66 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -45.07 · Feb -41.2 · Mar -36.26 · Apr -25.96 · May -5.89 · Jun -0.84 · Jul 6.48 · Aug 4.92 · Sep -2.6 · Oct -10.79 · Nov -22.43 · Dec -35.66 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -16.89 · Feb -14.91 · Mar -8.79 · Apr 0.26 · May 9.61 · Jun 15.36 · Jul 18.01 · Aug 16.95 · Sep 12.58 · Oct 5.02 · Nov -2.63 · Dec -12.14 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Arnprior10,295 residentsShelburne10,212 residentsQuesnel10,198 residentsMorden10,370 residentsTemiskaming Shores10,420 residentsYarmouth10,430 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Saint-Félicien was 361.3 km² at the end of 2021. Households in Saint-Félicien numbered 4,685 at the end of 2021. Population density was 27.9 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Saint-Félicien?

The published population was 10,272 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saint-Félicien residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.6%Foreign residents 1.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area361.3 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area361.3 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share1.47 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents145 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density27.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population10,272 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Saint-Félicien by year, residents10,03010,31610,60310,8892001200520092015202210,272residents

Population fell 5.2% between 2001 and 2022, from 10,830 to 10,272.

Is Saint-Félicien 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 safety · range 36–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Student53%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents145 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population10,272 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings5,169 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate55.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,000 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.3 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households4,685 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate59.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Saint-Félicien 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.

How many people live in Saint-Félicien?

The published population was 10,272 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Saint-Félicien?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Saint-Félicien?

The unemployment rate is 6.3 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Saint-Félicien?

The median gross salary is 2,000 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Saint-Félicien?

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

Is Saint-Félicien a good place to live?

Saint-Félicien 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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  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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