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Living in Whitecourt

Whitecourt is a city in Canada. The population of Whitecourt totalled 9,582 at the end of 2022. Whitecourt had an unemployment rate of 14.2% at the end of 2021. A foreign population count of 960 was recorded at the end of 2021.

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

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 Whitecourt.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Whitecourt counted 4,341 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,341 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,876 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 960 people of 9,582 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The employment rate of 63.2% was recorded at the end of 2021. Whitecourt had a labour force participation rate of 73.7% at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Whitecourt is 14.2%. 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%974–6119 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%1814–16Whitecourt 14.2%8 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 Canada6Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,592 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official
Unemployment rate14.2 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYZU3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Whitecourt. 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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For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Whitecourt.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −9.9°C in January and 17°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 6.08 · Feb 11.42 · Mar 18.24 · Apr 26.12 · May 29.02 · Jun 33.43 · Jul 35.55 · Aug 34.12 · Sep 31.36 · Oct 26.87 · Nov 14.7 · Dec 6.69 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -42.34 · Feb -38.59 · Mar -37.13 · Apr -19.32 · May -6.83 · Jun -0.98 · Jul 2.32 · Aug 1.19 · Sep -6.14 · Oct -14.62 · Nov -35.75 · Dec -34.02 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -9.95 · Feb -8.81 · Mar -4.05 · Apr 2.92 · May 9.43 · Jun 14.04 · Jul 16.97 · Aug 15.72 · Sep 10.21 · Oct 2.9 · Nov -4.46 · Dec -9.76 °C31 Dec 2001NASA 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
Olds9,542 residentsNotre-Dame-des-Prairies9,653 residentsBanff9,656 residentsAmherst9,685 residentsContrecoeur9,480 residentsNew Glasgow9,697 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 29.5 km². Whitecourt counted 3,875 households at the end of 2021. The population density of Whitecourt stood at 336.4 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Whitecourt residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90%Foreign residents 10%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area29.51 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
City area29.51 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share9.74 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents960 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density336.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population9,582 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Whitecourt by year, residents8,4699,2189,96710,716200120052009201520229,582residents

Population rose 11.1% between 2001 and 2022, from 8,624 to 9,582.

Is Whitecourt 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 air quality · range 41–63%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 46–70%
Family45%strong on family, weak on safety · range 33–57%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%
Foreign residents960 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population9,582 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings4,341 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate63.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,592 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate14.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,875 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Labour force participation rate73.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Whitecourt 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 Whitecourt?

The median gross salary is 2,592 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Whitecourt?

The unemployment rate is 14.2 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Whitecourt?

The published population is 9,582 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Whitecourt?

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

Is Whitecourt a good place to live?

Whitecourt 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. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  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. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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