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Dégelis, QC

Quebec

Dégelis is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,884. Residents earn $57,200 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,884 Population 14/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $37,040 per capita
$139,000 Home Value
$504 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $504/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $57,200
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $139,000
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $504
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,884
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$37,040
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty16.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$504
Ownership64.6%
Housing Units1,385
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+20.4%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Dégelis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dégelis receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dégelis has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dégelis is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dégelis is $139,000, 51% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dégelis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow.

Dégelis has a population of 2,884 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 215.0 square miles. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.9% of residents, while 98.4% speak Spanish.

Population

2,884
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
215.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Dégelis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.4%
635% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Dégelis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dégelis is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,040. The average weekly wage is $712, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 89 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 14.9% of workers work from home.

Income: Dégelis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,200
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,040
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Dégelis is $139,000, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $504 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 64.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,385 total housing units in the city. 8.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,000
51% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$504
57% below US avg
Rent Burden8.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.6%
Owner-Occupied64.6%
Renter-Occupied35.4%
Housing Units1,385

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Dégelis receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Dégelis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Dégelis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area215.0 sq mi (556.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates47.5473°N, 68.6431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 85 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 96 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 109 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 109 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 102 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 110 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 119 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 75 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 130 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 110 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 143 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 89 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 124 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 120 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 140 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 88 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 140 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 43 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 106 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in
April 35°F (1°C) 2.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.5 in

Dégelis has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school. 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+20.4%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area215.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.9%

Schools in Dégelis

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École secondaire de Dégelis - - - -
École Desbiens - - - -
École Saint-Pierre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dégelis

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJEM 92.7 "Frontiere FM" Edmunston, NB adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CFAI-FM 101.1 Edmundston &105.1 Grand Sault, NB active rock, community radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Dégelis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Automobile Museum
Gare l'Héritage

Libraries in Dégelis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale de Dégelis0.0

Hotels in Dégelis

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Le 1212

Cafes in Dégelis

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Dégelis

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Dégelis

Clinics in Dégelis

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CLSC

Gas Stations in Dégelis

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Crevier
Petro-Canada

Ski Resorts Near Dégelis

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Farlagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centre de plein air familiale Richelieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dégelis

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caribou Municipal AirportCARMedium Airport
Bresett's Mountainside Airport-Small Airport
Edmundston Airport-Small Airport
Estcourt Airport-Small Airport
Fort Kent Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Morrill Airpark-Small Airport
Murphy Road Airstrip-Small Airport
Northern Aroostook Regional AirportWFKSmall Airport
Sunrise Farms Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dégelis

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église catholique Sainte-Rose

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dégelis

What is the population of Dégelis?

Dégelis has a population of 2,884 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 215.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Dégelis expensive to live in?

The median household income is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $139,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Dégelis safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Dégelis receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Dégelis?

Dégelis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches, with 18.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dégelis?

The unemployment rate in Dégelis is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $712. There are 89 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 14.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Dégelis?

The median home value in Dégelis is $139,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $504. The homeownership rate is 64.6%.

How are the schools in Dégelis?

7.3% of adults in Dégelis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school. 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Dégelis?

The average commute in Dégelis is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Dégelis?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dégelis is 99.6% White. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.4% speak Spanish.

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