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Dolbeau-Mistassini, Canada City Intelligence

Dolbeau-Mistassini is an indexed city in Canada (North America), with a metropolitan population of about ~14K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Dolbeau-Mistassini spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Dolbeau-Mistassini is a north america city of about ~14K in Canada. On the composite city-intelligence score, Dolbeau-Mistassini sits around the indexed median (77/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~14K
View of Dolbeau-Mistassini, Canada

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Overall score

Use the Dolbeau-Mistassini profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Canada and across North America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall77/100
Affordability51/100
Air quality72/100
Energy79/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

77/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

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Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Dolbeau-Mistassini data table

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Dolbeau-Mistassini city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score77/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living51/100Dolbeau-Mistassini's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality72/100Dolbeau-Mistassini's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy79/100Dolbeau-Mistassini's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety76/100Dolbeau-Mistassini's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed78/100Dolbeau-Mistassini's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk74/100Dolbeau-Mistassini's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience74/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety79/100
Low crime81/100
Personal safety80/100
Night safety75/100
Road safety77/100

Dolbeau-Mistassini is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life81/100
Healthcare86/100
Education83/100
Green space95/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure86/100
Mobility55/100

Dolbeau-Mistassini has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness82/100
Education83/100
Green space95/100
Overall safety79/100

Dolbeau-Mistassini scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability71/100
Walkability53/100
Cycling54/100
Infrastructure86/100

Dolbeau-Mistassini is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability77/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle54/100

Dolbeau-Mistassini is high for retirement (77/100), appealing for healthcare access and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Local public safety guidance for Dolbeau-Mistassini, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Canada emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
Universal emergency91124/7911 reaches police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch in most regions of Canada.

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Dolbeau-Mistassini, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Canada emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Healthcare context for Dolbeau-Mistassini, with national-level information from Canada where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Dolbeau-Mistassini, see the Canada healthcare profile.

Official hospital registry

Canadian Institute for Health Information

National source of comparable Canadian health-system data and analysis recognised by federal and provincial governments.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Local mobility context for Dolbeau-Mistassini, with national-level context from Canada where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Dolbeau-Mistassini, see the Canada transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Dolbeau-Mistassini. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Dolbeau-Mistassini

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Dolbeau-Mistassini will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Dolbeau-Mistassini air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Dolbeau-Mistassini drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Dolbeau-Mistassini

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (81/100), with nearby nature such as Lake St. John, Pointe-Taillon National Park.

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini good for families?

Excellent (82/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini affordable?

Around average cost; about C$2,350/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Dolbeau-Mistassini's main industries?

Mainly energy, tourism, mining.

What is the climate in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 9.0°C.

Does Dolbeau-Mistassini have universities?

Higher education is good (64/100).

What is healthcare like in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Healthcare access is strong (66/100).

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (63/100).

What nature is near Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Within ~170 km: Lake St. John, Pointe-Taillon National Park.

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Cost of Living in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Dolbeau-Mistassini's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Dolbeau-Mistassini's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Dolbeau-Mistassini's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Dolbeau-Mistassini's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Dolbeau-Mistassini's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Dolbeau-Mistassini's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

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Cost of living in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Cost of living estimates for Dolbeau-Mistassini — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Climate profile for Dolbeau-Mistassini — Humid Continental climate, annual average 9°C, comfort score 65/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Economy and jobs profile for Dolbeau-Mistassini — tourism economy, economy score 71/100, key industries including energy, tourism, mining. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Education profile for Dolbeau-Mistassini — regional education center, education score 60/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Healthcare and retirement profile for Dolbeau-Mistassini — healthcare access city, healthcare score 66/100, retirement score 63/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Dolbeau-Mistassini

Source-attributed visual context for Dolbeau-Mistassini using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Dolbeau-Mistassini

Weekend trip planning checklist for Dolbeau-Mistassini — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Estimate a monthly budget for Dolbeau-Mistassini

Estimate a monthly budget for Dolbeau-Mistassini using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Dolbeau-Mistassini

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Nearby cities from Dolbeau-Mistassini

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Alma, Canada

Nearby city · about 57 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Alma's city intelligence profile.

Saguenay, Canada

Same region · about 100 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Saguenay's city intelligence profile.

Rivière-du-Loup, Canada

Same region · about 231 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Rivière-du-Loup's city intelligence profile.

Quebec City, Canada

Same region · about 242 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Quebec City's city intelligence profile.

Lévis, Canada

Same region · about 245 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Lévis's city intelligence profile.

Shawinigan, Canada

Same region · about 260 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Shawinigan's city intelligence profile.

Rimouski, Canada

Same region · about 276 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Rimouski's city intelligence profile.

Trois-Rivières, Canada

Same region · about 283 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Trois-Rivières's city intelligence profile.

Bécancour, Canada

Same region · about 284 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Bécancour's city intelligence profile.

Sainte-Marie, Canada

Same region · about 285 km from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Explore Sainte-Marie's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Dolbeau-Mistassini — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Dolbeau-Mistassini — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Dolbeau-Mistassini FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Dolbeau-Mistassini, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Dolbeau-Mistassini

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini worth visiting?

Dolbeau-Mistassini has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Lake St. John, Pointe-Taillon National Park and Lac Poivre within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Dolbeau-Mistassini has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 81/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

A single resident of Dolbeau-Mistassini spends roughly C$2,350 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near C$1,250. Overall the city is around average cost for Canada. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Dolbeau-Mistassini is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Dolbeau-Mistassini's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and healthcare. Dolbeau-Mistassini has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in energy, tourism and mining.

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini good for digital nomads and remote work?

Dolbeau-Mistassini offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 79/100.

What are the education options in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Dolbeau-Mistassini is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Physics and Mathematics.

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini a good place to study?

Dolbeau-Mistassini offers a developing student environment, supported by strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Dolbeau-Mistassini has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 66/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini a good place to retire?

Dolbeau-Mistassini offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 63/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Dolbeau-Mistassini has a humid continental climate, averaging about 9.0°C annually with roughly 801 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini a safe place to live?

Dolbeau-Mistassini is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Dolbeau-Mistassini indexes a walkability score of 53 and a cycling score of 54 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Dolbeau-Mistassini include Lake St. John, Pointe-Taillon National Park and Lac Poivre. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini good for families?

Dolbeau-Mistassini scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Dolbeau-Mistassini rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 95/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Lake St. John, Pointe-Taillon National Park and Lac Poivre supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Dolbeau-Mistassini profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Canada and across North America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (79/100) and internet speed (78/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (51/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Canada country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Dolbeau-Mistassini appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.