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Living in Smithers

Smithers is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Residents of Smithers numbered 5,725 at the end of 2022. An unemployment rate of 5.96% was measured at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 660 at the end of 2021.

Lower unemployment than 79% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 84% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Smithers?

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 Smithers.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Smithers counted 2,411 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,411 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,313 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Smithers?

The unemployment rate is about 6 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.96 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Smithers is 6.0%. 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%974–6Smithers 6.0%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 rate66.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,277 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate5.96 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Smithers's nearest airport was YYD, 5 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYYD3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Smithers?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.9 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: 6.91 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Smithers annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.9PM2.5µg/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 Smithers is 6.9 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/m³134–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–7Smithers 6.91 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 mean6.91 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 1.26 · Feb 1.31 · Mar 3.8 · Apr 17.71 · May 22.54 · Jun 28.88 · Jul 30.5 · Aug 29.27 · Sep 24.36 · Oct 19.31 · Nov 4.32 · Dec 1.57 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -44.9 · Feb -39.74 · Mar -38.74 · Apr -28.44 · May -13.23 · Jun -1.78 · Jul 1.44 · Aug 1.72 · Sep -5.59 · Oct -21.47 · Nov -33.52 · Dec -39.81 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -11.1 · Feb -10.58 · Mar -6.85 · Apr -1.72 · May 5.53 · Jun 9.86 · Jul 12.13 · Aug 11.61 · Sep 6.97 · Oct 0.57 · Nov -6.86 · Dec -11.86 °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
Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan5,721 residentsStettler5,749 residentsCreston5,693 residentsSpallumcheen5,693 residentsSt. Paul5,771 residentsArmstrong5,677 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 15.3 km². The number of households reached 2,310 at the end of 2021. The population density of Smithers stood at 352.4 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Smithers?

The published population was 5,725 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Smithers residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88.5%Foreign residents11.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area15.26 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area15.26 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share12.55 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents660 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density352.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population5,725 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Smithers by year, residents5,3495,4845,6185,753200120052009201520225,725residents

Population rose 1.4% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,648 to 5,725.

Is Smithers 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 worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents660 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population5,725 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings2,411 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate66.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,277 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate5.96 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,310 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate70.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Smithers 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.

How many people live in Smithers?

The published population was 5,725 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Smithers?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Smithers?

The unemployment rate is about 6 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Smithers?

The median gross salary is 2,277 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Smithers?

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

Is Smithers a good place to live?

Smithers 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. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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