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Living in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan

Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2022, Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan had a population of 5,721. The city faced an unemployment rate of 5.59% at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 75 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan?

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

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Housing and cost

In Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, 12.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021. Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan counted 2,226 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent12.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Dwellings2,226 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,165 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Work and income

The employment rate was 63.2% at the end of 2021. Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan had a labour force participation rate of 66.9% at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan?

The unemployment rate is about 5.6 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.59 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan is 5.6%. 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%974–6Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan 5.6%119 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%1814–168 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 rate63.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,981 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate5.59 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km40 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYMX3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

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IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

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

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.31 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.3PM2.5µg/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-Roch-de-l'Achigan is 7.3 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/m³134–512 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/m³17–8Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan 7.31 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 mean7.31 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 5.5 · Feb 2.86 · Mar 21.17 · Apr 23.63 · May 30.76 · Jun 32.45 · Jul 32.16 · Aug 31.2 · Sep 31.62 · Oct 25.65 · Nov 19.43 · Dec 14.19 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -39.48 · Feb -37.21 · Mar -32.57 · Apr -16.98 · May -5.25 · Jun 1.18 · Jul 6.71 · Aug 5.17 · Sep -1.86 · Oct -7.28 · Nov -21.9 · Dec -36.37 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -13.06 · Feb -11.48 · Mar -5.78 · Apr 3.32 · May 11.62 · Jun 16.9 · Jul 19.62 · Aug 18.61 · Sep 14.61 · Oct 6.98 · Nov -0.29 · Dec -8.48 °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
Smithers5,725 residentsStettler5,749 residentsCreston5,693 residentsSpallumcheen5,693 residentsArmstrong5,677 residentsSt. Paul5,771 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan was 80.1 km² at the end of 2021. The city had 2,165 households at the end of 2021. Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan had a median age of 38.8 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan?

The published population was 5,721 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.7%Foreign residents 1.3%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area80.06 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area80.06 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share1.39 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents75 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density68.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population5,721 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan by year, residents4,1304,7005,2695,839200120052009201520225,721residents

Population rose 34.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 4,252 to 5,721.

Is Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan 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 worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents75 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population5,721 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent12.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings2,226 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate63.2 %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 abroad1.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Households2,165 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate66.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median age38.8 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan 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-Roch-de-l'Achigan?

The published population was 5,721 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan?

The unemployment rate is about 5.6 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan?

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

How many foreign residents live in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan?

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

Is Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan a good place to live?

Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan 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). Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Canada: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/saint-roch-de-l-achigan/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Canada: rent, jobs},
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