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
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.