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L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, QC

Quebec

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,382. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,382 Population 19/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $42,600 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 8.4% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

How L'Isle-aux-Allumettes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,382
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$42,600
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty14.5%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$650
Ownership83.1%
Housing Units620
Rent Burden8.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+27.4%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute33 min

Is L'Isle-aux-Allumettes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, L'Isle-aux-Allumettes receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. L'Isle-aux-Allumettes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x 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

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow.

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes has a population of 1,382 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 71.8 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (99.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 75.8% of residents, while 18.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,382
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
71.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 75.8%
3% below US avg
Spanish 18.1%
35% above US avg
Other Languages 6.1%

Social Characteristics

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,600. The average weekly wage is $819, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 43 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 15.5% of workers work from home.

Income: L'Isle-aux-Allumettes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,600
Avg Weekly Wage$819

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.5 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.5%

Walkability

The median home value in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 83.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 620 total housing units in the city. 8.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden8.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.1%
Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied17.7%
Housing Units620

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, L'Isle-aux-Allumettes receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: L'Isle-aux-Allumettes 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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L'Isle-aux-Allumettes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area71.8 sq mi (185.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates45.9116°N, 77.0764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 7, 2024.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 124 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 59 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 130 km
Jun 16, 1991 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.5 124 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 131 km
Oct 12, 2003 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.2 134 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 149 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 44 km
Mar 19, 2001 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.9 141 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 147 km
Sep 7, 2002 southern Quebec, Canada M3.7 131 km
Feb 26, 1998 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada M3.7 58 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.6 59 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 44 km
Jan 16, 2013 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada M3.5 127 km
Mar 29, 2011 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada M3.5 74 km
May 14, 2016 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada M3.5 22 km
Oct 10, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.5 142 km
May 6, 1993 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada M3.5 129 km
May 28, 2002 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada M3.4 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 2.7 in

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+27.4%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area71.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.5 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.5%

Schools in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Doctor Wilbert Keon School — — — —
École Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur — — — —
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Radio Stations near L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Valley Heritage Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 CJHR classic country, country MP3 128 kbps
CIMY-FM 104.9 "MyFM" Pembroke, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 31 kbps

Museums in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CFB Petawawa Military Museum & Canadian Airborne Forces Museum
Champlain Trail Museum
Murray L. Moore Hydro Museum
Petawawa Heritage Village

Libraries in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pembroke Public Library0.0
Petawawa Public Library0.0
Whitewater Region Public Library - Beachburg Branch0.0

Clinics in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC Chapeau

Gas Stations in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lepine's

Banks in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Breweries in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Ancienne Banque
Square Timber Brewing Company
Two Hawks Brewing Co.

Ski Resorts Near L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Calabogie Peaks 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Madawaska Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Chilly 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pembroke AirportYTAMedium Airport
Aérodrome Nilgaut—Small Airport
Arnprior Airport—Small Airport
Bonnechere Soaring Aerodrome—Small Airport
Bonnie Brae Airfield—Small Airport
Bruce McPhail Memorial Airport—Small Airport
Cedar Hill Aerodrome—Small Airport
Madawaska Valley Airpark—Small Airport
Matawatchan Aerodrome—Small Airport
Rolph Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Alphonse-de-Ligouri
St. Joseph's Church

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UFO Sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Isle-aux-Allumettes

What is the population of L'Isle-aux-Allumettes?

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes has a population of 1,382 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 71.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.3% male.

Is L'Isle-aux-Allumettes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is L'Isle-aux-Allumettes safe?

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

What is the weather like in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes?

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes?

The unemployment rate in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $819. There are 43 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 15.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes?

The median home value in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650. The homeownership rate is 83.1%.

How are the schools in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes?

10.0% of adults in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes?

The average commute in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of L'Isle-aux-Allumettes?

The racial and ethnic makeup of L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is 99.3% White. 75.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 18.1% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Pembroke, ON 14,364 pop · 6.8 mi Petawawa, ON 18,160 pop · 9.9 mi Whitewater Region, ON 7,225 pop · 11.0 mi Laurentian Valley, ON 9,450 pop · 14.6 mi Fort-Coulonge, QC 1,312 pop · 16.9 mi Mansfield-et-Pontefract, QC 2,250 pop · 18.5 mi Chalk River, ON 1,025 pop · 19.3 mi Cobden, ON 1,071 pop · 21.4 mi North Algona Wilberforce, ON 3,111 pop · 22.2 mi Deep River, ON 4,175 pop · 24.1 mi Eganville, ON 1,149 pop · 26.2 mi Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards, ON 2,410 pop · 29.6 mi Otter Lake, QC 1,041 pop · 31.4 mi Bonnechere Valley, ON 3,898 pop · 31.6 mi
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