Pictou County
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Pictou County, located on the Northumberland Strait in northern Nova Scotia, is comprised of scenic small towns, lively riverfronts, and a proud Scottish heritage. Its communities offer a mix of beautiful coastlines, maritime museums, and outdoor adventures, creating an inviting experience for visitors seeking history and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
43,748
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
45.50°, -62.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,185
Local Cost
$1,306
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
-4.5°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-22.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1010 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
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.
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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.