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Living in Williams Lake

Williams Lake is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. The population of Williams Lake totalled 11,385 at the end of 2022. Williams Lake had an unemployment rate of 7.96% at the end of 2021. Williams Lake had a foreign population of 955 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Williams Lake?

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 Williams Lake.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In Williams Lake, 13.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent13.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Dwellings5,066 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,736 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Williams Lake?

The unemployment rate is about 8 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.96 % · Statistics Canada10
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Williams Lake is 8.0%. 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%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Williams Lake 8.0%103 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 rate56.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,166 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate7.96 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Williams Lake's nearest airport was YWL, 8 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYWL3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Williams Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 2.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Williams Lake annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5252.9PM2.5µg/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 Williams Lake is 2.9 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/m³162–3Williams Lake 2.933 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/m³16–71 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 mean2.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 3.9 · Feb 8.35 · Mar 16.91 · Apr 22.45 · May 30.16 · Jun 32.33 · Jul 34.68 · Aug 33.99 · Sep 31.84 · Oct 25.52 · Nov 14.42 · Dec 5.5 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -42.21 · Feb -36.58 · Mar -30.65 · Apr -13.9 · May -5.72 · Jun -0.61 · Jul 2.15 · Aug 1.72 · Sep -5.89 · Oct -15.43 · Nov -35.17 · Dec -39.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -8.06 · Feb -6.89 · Mar -1.98 · Apr 3.22 · May 9.06 · Jun 13.03 · Jul 16.57 · Aug 15.89 · Sep 10.42 · Oct 3.52 · Nov -2.82 · Dec -8.19 °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-Raymond11,390 residentsNelson11,467 residentsSainte-Agathe-des-Monts11,484 residentsSaint-Hippolyte11,499 residentsSechelt11,238 residentsL'Île-Perrot11,548 residents

Population and city profile

Williams Lake spanned 33.1 km² at the end of 2021. Williams Lake counted 4,735 households at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the median age reached 40.8 years.

How many people live in Williams Lake?

The published population was 11,385 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Williams Lake residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.6%Foreign residents 8.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area33.12 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area33.12 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share8.92 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents955 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density330.5 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population11,385 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Williams Lake by year, residents10,88911,16911,44911,7292001200520092015202211,385residents

Population fell 2.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 11,671 to 11,385.

Is Williams Lake 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 worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Family51%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Retirement57%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 44–70%
Foreign residents955 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population11,385 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent13.8 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings5,066 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate56.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,166 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad8.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Households4,735 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate60.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median age40.8 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Williams Lake 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.

How many people live in Williams Lake?

The published population was 11,385 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Williams Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 2.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Williams Lake?

The unemployment rate is about 8 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Williams Lake?

The median gross salary is 2,166 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Williams Lake?

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

Is Williams Lake a good place to live?

Williams Lake 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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  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
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  10. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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