Fort St. John
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Fort St. John, set amid the Peace River region of northeastern British Columbia, is a hub of resource industries and community life. It's known for its friendly residents, outdoor recreation, and proximity to vast wilderness. The city blends modern amenities with a small-town atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
17,402
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
56.25°, -120.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,245
Local Cost
$1,508
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
1.3°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
-12.1°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-46.7°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
637 mm
Internet Speed
134 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
1
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YXJ
Distance
7 km
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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 2 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 73/100.