Truro
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Truro is a friendly town in Nova Scotia famed for its historic charm, beautiful parks, and strong sense of local community. As the 'Hub of Nova Scotia,' it is a gateway to the province and offers small-town hospitality with easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
12,261
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
45.37°, -63.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,940
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
83
English
99
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.8°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-23.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1027 mm
Internet Speed
172 Mbps
Upload
135 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
52.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.