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Timmins, Canada City Intelligence

Timmins is an indexed city in Canada (North America), with a metropolitan population of about ~42K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Timmins spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Timmins is a north america city of about ~42K in Canada. On the composite city-intelligence score, Timmins sits around the indexed median (79/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~42K
View of Timmins, Canada

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Overall score

Use the Timmins 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.

Overall79/100
Affordability49/100
Air quality72/100
Energy76/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

79/100

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.

Timmins data table

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

Timmins city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score79/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living49/100Timmins's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality72/100Timmins'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.
Energy76/100Timmins's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety77/100Timmins's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed78/100Timmins's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk74/100Timmins'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 safety76/100
Road safety76/100

Timmins 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 life82/100
Healthcare86/100
Education84/100
Green space95/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure88/100
Mobility58/100

Timmins has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), 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
Education84/100
Green space95/100
Overall safety79/100

Timmins 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 suitability72/100
Walkability58/100
Cycling57/100
Infrastructure88/100

Timmins is high for remote workers (72/100), 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

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

Emergency and public safety in Timmins

Local public safety guidance for Timmins, 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 Timmins, 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 Timmins

Healthcare context for Timmins, 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 Timmins, 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 Timmins

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

Air quality dataset for Timmins

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 Timmins 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.

Timmins 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 Timmins 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 Timmins

Is Timmins worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as McArthur Lake, Kettle Lakes Provincial Park.

Is Timmins good for families?

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

Is Timmins affordable?

Around average cost; about C$2,380/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Timmins?

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

What are Timmins's main industries?

Mainly energy, tourism, mining.

What is the climate in Timmins?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 9.3°C.

Does Timmins have universities?

Higher education is strong (67/100).

What is healthcare like in Timmins?

Healthcare access is strong (68/100).

Is Timmins good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (64/100).

What nature is near Timmins?

Within ~170 km: McArthur Lake, Kettle Lakes Provincial Park.

Explore Timmins modules

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

Cost of Living in Timmins

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

Air Quality in Timmins

Timmins'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 Timmins

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

Safety in Timmins

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

Internet Speed in Timmins

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

Climate Risk in Timmins

Timmins'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 Timmins

Cost of living estimates for Timmins — 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 Timmins

Climate profile for Timmins — Humid Continental climate, annual average 9.3°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 Timmins

Economy and jobs profile for Timmins — tourism economy, economy score 73/100, key industries including energy, tourism, mining. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Timmins

Education profile for Timmins — regional education center, education score 63/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Timmins

Healthcare and retirement profile for Timmins — healthcare access city, healthcare score 68/100, retirement score 64/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Timmins

Source-attributed visual context for Timmins 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 Timmins

Weekend trip planning checklist for Timmins — 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 Timmins

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 Timmins

Estimate a monthly budget for Timmins 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 Timmins

Plan a trip budget for Timmins 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 Timmins

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

Rouyn-Noranda, Canada

Same region · about 173 km from Timmins. Explore Rouyn-Noranda's city intelligence profile.

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Same region · about 222 km from Timmins. Explore Greater Sudbury's city intelligence profile.

Amos, Canada

Same region · about 237 km from Timmins. Explore Amos's city intelligence profile.

Val-d'Or, Canada

Same region · about 265 km from Timmins. Explore Val-d'Or's city intelligence profile.

North Bay, Canada

Same region · about 279 km from Timmins. Explore North Bay's city intelligence profile.

Orillia, Canada

Same region · about 455 km from Timmins. Explore Orillia's city intelligence profile.

Barrie, Canada

Same region · about 471 km from Timmins. Explore Barrie's city intelligence profile.

Mont-Laurier, Canada

Same region · about 487 km from Timmins. Explore Mont-Laurier's city intelligence profile.

Kawartha Lakes, Canada

Same region · about 499 km from Timmins. Explore Kawartha Lakes's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

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

Timmins FAQ

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

Frequently asked questions about Timmins

Is Timmins worth visiting?

Timmins has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as McArthur Lake, Kettle Lakes Provincial Park and Commando Lake within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Timmins?

Timmins has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 82/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Timmins?

A single resident of Timmins spends roughly C$2,380 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near C$1,260. 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 Timmins?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Timmins is high for remote workers (72/100), based on connectivity, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Timmins?

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

Is Timmins good for digital nomads and remote work?

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

What are the education options in Timmins?

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

Is Timmins a good place to study?

Timmins offers a moderate student environment, supported by strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Timmins?

Timmins has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 68/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Timmins a good place to retire?

Timmins offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 64/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Timmins?

Timmins has a humid continental climate, averaging about 9.3°C annually with roughly 801 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Timmins a safe place to live?

Timmins 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 Timmins?

Timmins indexes a walkability score of 58 and a cycling score of 57 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Timmins?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Timmins include McArthur Lake, Kettle Lakes Provincial Park and Commando Lake. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Timmins good for families?

Timmins 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 Timmins?

Timmins rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 95/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as McArthur Lake, Kettle Lakes Provincial Park and Commando Lake supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Timmins 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 internet speed (78/100) and safety (77/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (49/100), 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 Timmins 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.