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Thompson, Canada City Intelligence

Thompson is an indexed city in Canada (North America), with a metropolitan population of about ~13K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Thompson spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Thompson is a north america city of about ~13K in Canada. On the composite city-intelligence score, Thompson sits around the indexed median (76/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~13K
View of Thompson, Canada

Image credit: Image: Bobak Ha'Eri / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Composite profile

Overall score

76/100

Use the Thompson 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.

Overall76/100
Affordability52/100
Air quality66/100
Energy80/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

76/100

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

See country hub

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

Thompson data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Thompson city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score76/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living52/100Thompson's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality66/100Thompson'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.
Energy80/100Thompson's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety73/100Thompson's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed78/100Thompson's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk69/100Thompson's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience69/100Climate 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

Thompson 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 life78/100
Healthcare86/100
Education83/100
Green space78/100
Cleanliness84/100
Infrastructure86/100
Mobility55/100

Thompson has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), 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 friendliness79/100
Education83/100
Green space78/100
Overall safety79/100

Thompson scores high for family living (79/100), 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
Cycling52/100
Infrastructure86/100

Thompson 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 suitability74/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness84/100
Outdoor lifestyle38/100

Thompson is high for retirement (74/100), appealing for healthcare access and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Thompson

Local public safety guidance for Thompson, 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 Thompson, 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 Thompson

Healthcare context for Thompson, 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 Thompson, 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 Thompson

Local mobility context for Thompson, 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 Thompson, 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 Thompson. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Thompson

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 Thompson 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.

Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson

Is Thompson worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (78/100), with nearby nature such as Kwasitchewan Falls, Pisew Falls Provincial Park.

Is Thompson good for families?

Strong (79/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Thompson affordable?

Around average cost; about C$2,340/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Thompson?

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

What are Thompson's main industries?

Mainly energy, mining, tourism.

What is the climate in Thompson?

A subarctic climate, averaging about 3.2°C.

Does Thompson have universities?

Higher education is good (63/100).

What is healthcare like in Thompson?

Healthcare access is strong (65/100).

Is Thompson good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (59/100).

What nature is near Thompson?

Within ~170 km: Kwasitchewan Falls, Pisew Falls Provincial Park.

Explore Thompson modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Thompson

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

Air Quality in Thompson

Thompson'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 Thompson

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

Safety in Thompson

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

Internet Speed in Thompson

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

Climate Risk in Thompson

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

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Thompson

Cost of living estimates for Thompson — 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 Thompson

Climate profile for Thompson — Subarctic climate, annual average 3.2°C, comfort score 51/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Thompson

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

Universities and education in Thompson

Education profile for Thompson — regional education center, education score 59/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Thompson

Healthcare and retirement profile for Thompson — healthcare access city, healthcare score 65/100, retirement score 59/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Thompson

Source-attributed visual context for Thompson 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 Thompson

Weekend trip planning checklist for Thompson — 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.

Nearby weekend places from Thompson

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Thompson

Estimate a monthly budget for Thompson 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 Thompson

Plan a trip budget for Thompson using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Thompson

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

Prince Albert, Canada

Same region · about 583 km from Thompson. Explore Prince Albert's city intelligence profile.

Yorkton, Canada

Same region · about 588 km from Thompson. Explore Yorkton's city intelligence profile.

Winnipeg, Canada

Same region · about 652 km from Thompson. Explore Winnipeg's city intelligence profile.

Brandon, Canada

Same region · about 672 km from Thompson. Explore Brandon's city intelligence profile.

Steinbach, Canada

Same region · about 696 km from Thompson. Explore Steinbach's city intelligence profile.

Kenora, Canada

Same region · about 702 km from Thompson. Explore Kenora's city intelligence profile.

Saskatoon, Canada

Same region · about 703 km from Thompson. Explore Saskatoon's city intelligence profile.

Regina, Canada

Same region · about 740 km from Thompson. Explore Regina's city intelligence profile.

Moose Jaw, Canada

Same region · about 785 km from Thompson. Explore Moose Jaw's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Thompson — 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 Thompson — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Thompson FAQ

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

Frequently asked questions about Thompson

Is Thompson worth visiting?

Thompson has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Kwasitchewan Falls, Pisew Falls Provincial Park and Sasagiu Rapids Provincial Park within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Thompson?

Thompson has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 78/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Thompson?

A single resident of Thompson spends roughly C$2,340 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near C$1,240. 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 Thompson?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Thompson 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 Thompson?

Thompson's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, tourism and hospitality and healthcare. Thompson has a regional economy with strengths in energy, mining and tourism.

Is Thompson good for digital nomads and remote work?

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

What are the education options in Thompson?

Thompson is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Law and Medicine.

Is Thompson a good place to study?

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

What is healthcare like in Thompson?

Thompson has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 65/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Thompson a good place to retire?

Thompson offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 59/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Thompson?

Thompson has a subarctic climate, averaging about 3.2°C annually with roughly 599 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Feb.

Is Thompson a safe place to live?

Thompson 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 Thompson?

Thompson indexes a walkability score of 53 and a cycling score of 52 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Thompson?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Thompson include Kwasitchewan Falls, Pisew Falls Provincial Park and Sasagiu Rapids Provincial Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Thompson good for families?

Thompson scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Thompson?

Thompson rates 38/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 78/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Kwasitchewan Falls, Pisew Falls Provincial Park and Sasagiu Rapids Provincial Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Thompson 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 (80/100) and internet speed (78/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (52/100), 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 Thompson 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.