Kentville
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Kentville is a charming small town set in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, known for its scenic landscapes, historic sites, and welcoming community. Visitors enjoy easy access to nature, local food, and a relaxing pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
6,630
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
45.08°, -64.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,090
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
6.5°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
-23.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1129 mm
Internet Speed
206 Mbps
Upload
109 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
571.0
Airport
YZX
Distance
35 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 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.