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Living in Vegreville

In Vegreville, unemployment is 9.8% (2021).

Vegreville's population was 5,629 at the end of 2022. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Vegreville reached 9.83%. A foreign population count of 580 was recorded at the end of 2021.

Last checked 2026-09-2613 sources

Population5,629people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)2,418EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.83%country median 8.4% — 17% aboveOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime7,390incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police

Higher unemployment than 65% of Canadian cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 74% of Canadian cities that publish it.

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

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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 Vegreville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 2,735 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent figure is published for Vegreville. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Vegreville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€24
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.79 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Bell Fibe 500 home internet1Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.27 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Public Mobile 50GB plan6Official · national market
Dwellings2,735 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Main residence dwellings2,463 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Is Vegreville a good place to live?

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–58%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on education · range 44–64%
Student45%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 33–57%
Family47%strong on family, weak on education · range 35–59%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Vegreville?

The unemployment rate is about 9.8 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.83 % · Statistics Canada11
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Vegreville is 9.8%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate53.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,418 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate9.83 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Vegreville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Safety

How safe is Vegreville?

Police recorded about 7,390 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police3

Recorded crime across major citiesVegreville highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Vegreville highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Winnipeg7,894
Edmonton7,108
Halifax6,020
Vancouver5,438
Calgary4,796
London4,743
Québec4,630
Ottawa4,298
Hamilton4,257
Toronto4,177
Gatineau3,756
Montreal3,674
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents7,390 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police3Official · county

Mobility and administration

Vegreville's nearest airport was YEG, 103 km away and offered 38 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport38 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Distance to the nearest major airport103 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YEG3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Vegreville. 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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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -8.1 · Feb -5.5 · Mar -0.4 · Apr 9.9 · May 17.7 · Jun 21.2 · Jul 23.5 · Aug 22.9 · Sep 18 · Oct 9.6 · Nov -0.6 · Dec -6.7 °C31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -19 · Feb -17.4 · Mar -11.3 · Apr -2.9 · May 2.9 · Jun 7.9 · Jul 10.2 · Aug 8.4 · Sep 3.2 · Oct -3.1 · Nov -11 · Dec -17.7 °C31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -13.5 · Feb -11.4 · Mar -5.9 · Apr 3.5 · May 10.3 · Jun 14.6 · Jul 16.9 · Aug 15.6 · Sep 10.6 · Oct 3.2 · Nov -5.8 · Dec -12.3 °C31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 19.1 · Feb 11.9 · Mar 16.8 · Apr 27.5 · May 41.4 · Jun 59.9 · Jul 71 · Aug 50 · Sep 34.8 · Oct 22.6 · Nov 17.3 · Dec 15.5 mm31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada2Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In Canada: Gatineau ±4.6 °C. Elsewhere: Oulu (Finland) ±3.4 °C, Jönköping (Sweden) ±5.0 °C, Jyväskylä (Finland) ±3.2 °C, Fargo (United States) ±3.5 °C, Lahti (Finland) ±3.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 14.1 km². Vegreville counted 2,465 households at the end of 2021. Vegreville's population density measured 404 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Vegreville?

The published population was 5,629 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area14.08 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
City area14.08 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Foreign-resident share10.68 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign residents580 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population density404 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Population5,629 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada9Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 2.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,481 to 5,629.

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,465 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Labour force participation rate59.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Alternatives for people set on Vegreville

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Alternative cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada to compare with Vegreville, nearest in population first.

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Richelieu5,630 residentsSioux Lookout5,638 residentsAntigonish5,620 residentsOliver5,619 residentsLac-Mégantic5,640 residentsHudson5,614 residents

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Vegreville 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 Vegreville?

The published population was 5,629 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is Vegreville?

Police recorded about 7,390 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

What is the unemployment rate in Vegreville?

The unemployment rate is about 9.8 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Vegreville?

The median gross salary is 2,418 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Vegreville?

580 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Vegreville a good place to live?

Vegreville 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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