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Kipawa, QC

Quebec

Kipawa is a small town in Quebec with a population of 446. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
446 Population 32/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $63,200 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $647/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population446
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$63,200
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.0%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$647
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units160
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation922 ft (281 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+21.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute16 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Kipawa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kipawa receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kipawa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kipawa is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kipawa is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Kipawa has a population of 446 with a density of 32 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

446
Total Population
2021 Census
32
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
13.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Kipawa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only43.3%
45% below US avg
Spanish52.2%
290% above US avg
Other Languages4.5%

Social Characteristics

Kipawa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kipawa is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Kipawa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.3 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Kipawa is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden12.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.9%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units160

Property Tax

In Kipawa, 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: Kipawa 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

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+21.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density32/sq mi
Total Area13.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.3 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

Nearby Cities

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