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Colombier, QC

Quebec

Colombier is a small town in Quebec with a population of 635. Residents earn $51,600 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
635 Population 5/sq mi density
$51,600 Median Income $38,600 per capita
$60,000 Home Value
$460 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$51,600 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $460/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,600
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $460
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.0%
261% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.8%
68% higher than US avg

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

People

Population635
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,600
Per Capita$38,600
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty20.8%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$460
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation190 ft (58 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+23.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Colombier a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Colombier receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Colombier has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Colombier is $51,600, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Colombier is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Colombier has a population of 635 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

635
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
139.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Colombier vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish98.4%
635% above US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Colombier vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Colombier is $51,600, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Colombier vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,600
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.8%
68% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.3 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Colombier is $60,000, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $460 (60% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$460
60% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units325

Property Tax

In Colombier, 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: Colombier 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

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+23.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area139.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.3 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Betsiamites, QC 2,428 pop · 10.3 mi Pessamit, QC 2,428 pop · 10.5 mi Forestville, QC 2,892 pop · 14.2 mi Ragueneau, QC 1,314 pop · 22.2 mi Pointe-aux-Outardes, QC 1,434 pop · 22.8 mi Chute-aux-Outardes, QC 1,391 pop · 26.4 mi Luceville, QC 1,112 pop · 30.6 mi Rimouski, QC 48,935 pop · 32.8 mi Sainte-Luce, QC 2,845 pop · 32.9 mi Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard, QC 3,019 pop · 33.5 mi Pointe-Lebel, QC 1,817 pop · 33.6 mi Hauterive, QC 11,549 pop · 34.8 mi Le Bic, QC 1,115 pop · 35.0 mi Mont-Joli, QC 6,384 pop · 35.9 mi
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