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Living in Sioux Lookout

Sioux Lookout is a city in Canada. Sioux Lookout had a population of 5,638 at the end of 2022. Sioux Lookout's unemployment stood at 5.71% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the foreign population in Sioux Lookout numbered 365.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Sioux Lookout?

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 Sioux Lookout.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 2,647 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,647 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,340 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 365 people of 5,638 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 Sioux Lookout is 5.7%. 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%974–6Sioux Lookout 5.7%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 rate66.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,629 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate5.71 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sioux Lookout. 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 Sioux Lookout. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Sioux Lookout's nearest airport was YXL, 2 km away and offered 16 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count16 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYXL3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sioux Lookout. 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 Sioux Lookout.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Sioux Lookout average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-22°Daytime highNight-time low
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -12 · Feb -7.8 · Mar -0.1 · Apr 8.4 · May 16.3 · Jun 22.1 · Jul 24.3 · Aug 23.1 · Sep 17.1 · Oct 8.1 · Nov -1.2 · Dec -8.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -22.3 · Feb -19.8 · Mar -12.4 · Apr -3.7 · May 3.8 · Jun 10.3 · Jul 13.2 · Aug 12.2 · Sep 7.2 · Oct 0.4 · Nov -8.2 · Dec -17 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -17.1 · Feb -13.8 · Mar -6.3 · Apr 2.4 · May 10.1 · Jun 16.2 · Jul 18.8 · Aug 17.7 · Sep 12.2 · Oct 4.2 · Nov -4.7 · Dec -12.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Lac-Mégantic5,640 residentsVal-David5,645 residentsRichelieu5,630 residentsVegreville5,629 residentsOliver5,619 residentsHudson5,614 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Sioux Lookout was 378 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 2,340 at the end of 2021. The population density of Sioux Lookout stood at 15.4 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sioux Lookout residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.5%Foreign residents 6.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area378 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
City area378 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share6.33 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents365 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density15.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population5,638 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Sioux Lookout by year, residents5,1365,3885,6395,891200120052009201520225,638residents

Population rose 2.0% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,526 to 5,638.

Is Sioux Lookout 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 worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–65%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents365 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population5,638 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings2,647 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate66.7 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,629 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate5.71 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,340 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Labour force participation rate70.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sioux Lookout 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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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Sioux Lookout?

The median gross salary is 2,629 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Sioux Lookout?

The unemployment rate is 5.71 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Sioux Lookout?

The published population is 5,638 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Sioux Lookout?

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

Is Sioux Lookout a good place to live?

Sioux Lookout 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). Sioux Lookout, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/sioux-lookout/ 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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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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