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Kitcisakik, QC

Quebec

Kitcisakik is a small town in Quebec with a population of 257. Residents earn $48,400 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
257 Population 441/sq mi density
$48,400 Median Income $28,000 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$48,400 median income, 15.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0

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Full City Profile
Median Income $48,400
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.0%
317% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 41.0%
231% higher than US avg

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

People

Population257
Median Age20.2 yrs
Density441/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,400
Per Capita$28,000
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty41.0%
Commute9 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership62.5%
Housing Units80
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute9 min

Is Kitcisakik a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kitcisakik receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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. Kitcisakik has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kitcisakik is $48,400, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 41.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kitcisakik is $230,186, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Kitcisakik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 15.4 inches of snow.

Kitcisakik has a population of 257 with a density of 441 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 20.2 years, 48% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.9% female and 46.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 53.9% speak Spanish.

Population

257
Total Population
441
People / sq mi
20.2yrs
Median Age
48% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Kitcisakik vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish 53.9%
302% above US avg
Other Languages 46.2%

Social Characteristics

Kitcisakik vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kitcisakik is $48,400, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,000 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $538, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 41.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 13.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Kitcisakik vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$48,400
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,000
Avg Weekly Wage$538

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above US avg
Poverty Rate41.0%
231% above US avg
Establishments (County)8

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time8.7 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Kitcisakik is $230,186, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 62.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 80 total housing units in the city. 33.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,186
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden33.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.5%
Owner-Occupied62.5%
Renter-Occupied12.5%
Housing Units80

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, Kitcisakik receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Kitcisakik 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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Kitcisakik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.3°F
35% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density441/sq mi
Coordinates47.5394°N, 77.4589°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 7, 2024.

Jan 1, 2000 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M4.7 133 km
Jun 16, 1991 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.5 83 km
Oct 12, 2003 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.2 101 km
Nov 15, 1990 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.1 104 km
Mar 19, 2001 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.9 104 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 147 km
Jul 13, 2019 78 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.7 95 km
Sep 7, 2002 southern Quebec, Canada M3.7 109 km
May 9, 2020 46 km NW of Ferme-Neuve, Canada M3.6 135 km
Mar 29, 2011 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada M3.5 114 km
Jun 3, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.4 105 km
Apr 24, 2023 71 km NW of Ferme-Neuve, Canada M3.4 109 km
Aug 27, 2021 55 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.3 106 km
Apr 7, 2024 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.3 102 km
Jan 6, 2007 61 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.3 109 km
May 2, 2015 12 km NE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M3.3 136 km
May 11, 2007 24 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.2 139 km
Apr 7, 2006 60 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.1 101 km
Apr 1, 2020 3 km NE of Saint-Isidore, Canada M2.9 137 km
Jul 25, 2020 33 km NW of Malartic, Canada M2.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 6°F (-14°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 17°F (-8°C) 2.3 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 2.9 in

Kitcisakik has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 4°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 0.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 66.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+0.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density441/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute8.7 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Airports Near Kitcisakik

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Val-d'Or AirportYVOMedium Airport
Pourvoirie Joncas AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kitcisakik

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kitcisakik

What is the population of Kitcisakik?

Kitcisakik has a population of 257 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 441 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.9% female and 46.2% male.

Is Kitcisakik expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,400, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Kitcisakik safe?

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

What is the weather like in Kitcisakik?

Kitcisakik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kitcisakik?

The job market in Kitcisakik faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $538. There are 8 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 9 minutes, and 13.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kitcisakik?

The median home value in Kitcisakik is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 62.5%.

How are the schools in Kitcisakik?

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

What is transportation like in Kitcisakik?

The average commute in Kitcisakik is 9 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 66.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kitcisakik?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kitcisakik is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 53.9% speak Spanish.

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