Living in Stettler

Stettler is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Its population was 5,749 at the end of 2022. An unemployment rate of 9.44% was measured at the end of 2021. Stettler had a foreign population of 515 at the end of 2021.

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

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 Stettler.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 2,574 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Dwellings	2,574 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁵Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	2,384 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 515 people of 5,749 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 Stettler is 9.4%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	57 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,037 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹⁰Official
Unemployment rate	9.44 %country median 8.3%	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Stettler's nearest airport was YEG, 125 km away and offered 38 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Airport Direct Destinations Count	38 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights²Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	125 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports³Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	YEG	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports³Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 8.27 · Feb 10.95 · Mar 24.94 · Apr 26.09 · May 30.23 · Jun 35.62 · Jul 37.18 · Aug 34.89 · Sep 31.92 · Oct 25.14 · Nov 16.93 · Dec 8.53 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -40.13 · Feb -35.63 · Mar -36.05 · Apr -18.63 · May -6.3 · Jun -0.12 · Jul 4.74 · Aug 3.22 · Sep -5.65 · Oct -14.14 · Nov -30.53 · Dec -35.72 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -9.63 · Feb -8.71 · Mar -2.78 · Apr 4.21 · May 10.95 · Jun 15.12 · Jul 18.38 · Aug 17.02 · Sep 11.53 · Oct 3.86 · Nov -3.45 · Dec -9.11 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA 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

St. Paul5,771 residents Smithers5,725 residents Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan5,721 residents Fernie5,801 residents Creston5,693 residents Spallumcheen5,693 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Stettler was 13.2 km² at the end of 2021. Households in Stettler numbered 2,385 at the end of 2021. Population density was 431.9 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	13.19 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
City area	13.19 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Foreign-resident share	9.55 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
Foreign residents	515 people	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
Population density	431.9 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Population	5,749 people	31 Dec 2022	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 6.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,396 to 5,749.

Is Stettler 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 worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 37–59%

Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%

Student54%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 42–66%

Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%

Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%

Foreign residents515 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Population5,749 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada

Dwellings2,574 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Employment rate57 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Median gross salary (regional)2,037 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Unemployment rate9.44 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households	2,385 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Labour force participation rate	63 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Stettler 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 Stettler?

The median gross salary is 2,037 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Stettler?

The unemployment rate is 9.44 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Stettler?

The published population is 5,749 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Stettler?

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

Is Stettler a good place to live?

Stettler 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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OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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