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Ham-Nord, QC

Quebec

Ham-Nord is a small town in Quebec with a population of 857. Residents earn $51,200 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
857 Population 21/sq mi density
$51,200 Median Income $32,200 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$544 Median Rent 9.2% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 244 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
$51,200 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $544/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $51,200
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $544
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.8%
52% higher than US avg

How Ham-Nord Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population857
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,200
Per Capita$32,200
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty18.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$544
Ownership78.6%
Housing Units420
Rent Burden9.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+23.0%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Ham-Nord a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ham-Nord 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. Ham-Nord has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ham-Nord is $51,200, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.8% 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 Ham-Nord is $140,000, 50% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $544 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.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ham-Nord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches, including 19.2 inches of snow.

Ham-Nord has a population of 857 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 40.2 square miles. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.7% female and 52.3% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.8% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.2% of residents, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

Population

857
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
40.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Ham-Nord vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.2%
99% below US avg
Spanish 95.9%
616% above US avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Ham-Nord vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ham-Nord is $51,200, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $619, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 27 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Ham-Nord vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,200
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,200
Avg Weekly Wage$619

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Drive Alone68.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ham-Nord is $140,000, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 78.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 420 total housing units in the city. 9.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below US avg
Rent Burden9.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.6%
Owner-Occupied78.6%
Renter-Occupied22.6%
Housing Units420

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, Ham-Nord receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ham-Nord 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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Ham-Nord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area40.2 sq mi (104.0 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates45.9032°N, 71.6460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 19.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 101 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 127 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 87 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 141 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 66 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 145 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 123 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 54 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 130 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 145 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 115 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 138 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 135 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 146 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 139 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 135 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 146 km
May 22, 2017 4 km NW of Beaupré, Canada M3.0 141 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 90 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 4.4 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 4.3 in

Ham-Nord has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 10°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.0% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 68.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.1%
82% below US avg
High School+23.0%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area40.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Drive Alone68.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Schools in Ham-Nord

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours
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Radio Stations near Ham-Nord

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFDA "Plaisir101.9" Victoriaville, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKLD "Plaisir 105.5" Thetford Mines, QC soft adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Ham-Nord

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée d'outils anciens de St-Rémi

Libraries in Ham-Nord

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipalité St-Norbert0.0
Bibliothèque Onil-Garneau0.0

Ski Resorts Near Ham-Nord

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 $0
Ski Eldorado - Secteur St-Paul 0.0 $0
Ski Eldorado - Secteur 10e Rang 0.0 $0
Mont Orford 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ham-Nord

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
St-Anselme AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ham-Nord

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Ham-Nord

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ham-Nord

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église des Saints-Anges

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ham-Nord

What is the population of Ham-Nord?

Ham-Nord has a population of 857 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 40.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.7% female and 52.3% male.

Is Ham-Nord expensive to live in?

The median household income is $51,200, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,000 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ham-Nord safe?

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

What is the weather like in Ham-Nord?

Ham-Nord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches, with 19.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ham-Nord?

The unemployment rate in Ham-Nord is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $619. There are 27 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 16.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ham-Nord?

The median home value in Ham-Nord is $140,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $544. The homeownership rate is 78.6%.

How are the schools in Ham-Nord?

6.1% of adults in Ham-Nord hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.0% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Ham-Nord?

The average commute in Ham-Nord is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 68.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ham-Nord?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ham-Nord is 98.2% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino. 1.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

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