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Cacouna, QC

Quebec

Cacouna is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,848. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,848 Population 76/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $45,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 8.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

How Cacouna Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,848
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$45,200
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty8.8%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units855
Rent Burden8.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation161 ft (49 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+17.6%
Graduate+4.6%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Cacouna a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cacouna receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cacouna offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cacouna is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cacouna is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Cacouna has a population of 1,848 with a density of 76 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,848
Total Population
2021 Census
76
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
24.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Cacouna vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.5%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.6%
636% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cacouna vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cacouna is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Cacouna vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone93.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Cacouna is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden8.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.5%
Renter-Occupied27.5%
Housing Units855

Property Tax

In Cacouna, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cacouna vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+17.6%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density76/sq mi
Total Area24.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone93.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.9%

Nearby Cities

Saint-Arsène, QC 1,245 pop · 3.0 mi Rivière-du-Loup, QC 20,118 pop · 6.5 mi Saint-Modeste, QC 1,180 pop · 7.3 mi L'Isle-Verte, QC 1,356 pop · 10.2 mi Saint-Antonin, QC 4,338 pop · 10.8 mi Notre-Dame-du-Portage, QC 1,296 pop · 11.5 mi Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, QC 2,255 pop · 17.3 mi Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup, QC 1,412 pop · 17.8 mi Saint-Siméon, QC 1,139 pop · 18.2 mi Notre-Dame-des-Neiges, QC 1,194 pop · 18.3 mi Trois Pistoles, QC 3,115 pop · 20.7 mi Saint-Jean-de-Dieu, QC 1,651 pop · 21.8 mi Saint-Cyprien, QC 1,078 pop · 22.4 mi Sacré-Coeur, QC 1,684 pop · 25.7 mi
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