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Grosses-Roches, QC

Quebec

Grosses-Roches is a small town in Quebec with a population of 375. Residents earn $41,600 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
375 Population 15/sq mi density
$41,600 Median Income $32,600 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$540 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$41,600 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $540/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,600
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $540
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.0%
233% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 29.2%
135% higher than US avg

How Grosses-Roches Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population375
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,600
Per Capita$32,600
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty29.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$540
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units205
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+22.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Grosses-Roches a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grosses-Roches is $41,600, 45% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 29.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grosses-Roches is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $540 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.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Grosses-Roches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 19.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Grosses-Roches has a population of 375 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 24.6 square miles. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48% female and 50.7% male. The city is predominantly White (97.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 100% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

375
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
61.2yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
24.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Grosses-Roches vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Grosses-Roches vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grosses-Roches is $41,600, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 15.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Grosses-Roches vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,600
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above US avg
Poverty Rate29.2%
135% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Grosses-Roches is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $540 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 205 total housing units in the city. 0.0% 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$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$540
54% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.5%
Renter-Occupied19.5%
Housing Units205

Property Tax

In Grosses-Roches, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Grosses-Roches 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

Grosses-Roches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall19.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area24.6 sq mi (63.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates48.9382°N, 67.1704°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 2.6 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in
April 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
July 62°F (16°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 3.9 in

Grosses-Roches has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F — from 7°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.6").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 84.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+22.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area24.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Grosses-Roches

What is the population of Grosses-Roches?

Grosses-Roches has a population of 375 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 24.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48% female and 50.7% male.

Is Grosses-Roches expensive to live in?

Grosses-Roches is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $41,600, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $540 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.

What is the weather like in Grosses-Roches?

Grosses-Roches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Grosses-Roches?

The job market in Grosses-Roches faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 15.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grosses-Roches?

The median home value in Grosses-Roches is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $540.

How are the schools in Grosses-Roches?

0.0% of adults in Grosses-Roches hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Grosses-Roches?

The obesity rate in Grosses-Roches is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Grosses-Roches?

The average commute in Grosses-Roches is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grosses-Roches?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grosses-Roches is 97.3% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 100% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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