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Swan Hills
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Swan Hills is a remote, close-knit town set amid rolling forests in northern Alberta. Surrounded by nature, it is known for friendly locals, outdoor recreation, and its role in regional oil and forestry industries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
1,201
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
54.72°, -115.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,825
Local Cost
$1,232
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
2.1°C
Summer Avg
14.7°C
Winter Avg
-10.1°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-41.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
565 mm
Internet Speed
79 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.
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