Medicine Hat
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Medicine Hat is a welcoming city in southeastern Alberta, known for its abundant sunshine, riverside parks, and lively arts community. The city balances a rich history with modern comforts, making it a pleasant destination for families, nature lovers, and culture seekers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
63,271
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
50.04°, -110.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,308
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
6.4°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
-6.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-36.0°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
371 mm
Internet Speed
247 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
59
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
11
Parks
41
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YXH
Distance
4 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.