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Melfort
City in Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Melfort is a friendly, small city in northeast Saskatchewan, known as the 'City of Northern Lights.' It offers a blend of prairie charm, modern conveniences, and access to parks and outdoor recreation. Its strong community spirit and easygoing pace make it attractive to families and visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Saskatchewan
Population
5,955
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
52.87°, -104.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,860
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
1.6°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
-15.6°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-48.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
517 mm
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
YTT
Distance
37 km
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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.
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 75/100.
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