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L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet, QC

Quebec

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is a small town in Quebec with a population of 648. Residents earn $54,800 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
648 Population 13/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $43,000 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 6.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $725/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.3%
214% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population648
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$43,000
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty18.4%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$725
Ownership73.1%
Housing Units335
Rent Burden6.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation505 ft (154 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min

Is L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 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

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 12.5 inches of snow.

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet has a population of 648 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.1% female and 52.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 32.6% of residents, while 62.8% speak Spanish.

Population

648
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
50.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 32.6%
59% below US avg
Spanish 62.8%
369% above US avg
Other Languages 4.7%

Social Characteristics

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,000. The average weekly wage is $827, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 20 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 15.2% of workers work from home.

Income: L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,800
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,000
Avg Weekly Wage$827

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.2 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below the national average of $1,163). 73.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 335 total housing units in the city. 6.3% 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$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden6.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.1%
Owner-Occupied73.1%
Renter-Occupied26.9%
Housing Units335

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'Île-du-Grand-Calumet receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet 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'Île-du-Grand-Calumet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area50.4 sq mi (130.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates45.7382°N, 76.6884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 95 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 26 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 117 km
Jun 16, 1991 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.5 140 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 119 km
Oct 12, 2003 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.2 144 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 133 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 142 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 142 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 116 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 133 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 62 km
Mar 19, 2001 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.9 149 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 114 km
Sep 7, 2002 southern Quebec, Canada M3.7 139 km
Mar 19, 2025 17 km W of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 144 km
Aug 30, 1993 14 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 150 km
Feb 26, 1998 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada M3.7 45 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.6 26 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 61 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 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.7 in

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.1").

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6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+29.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area50.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.2 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Radio Stations near L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

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'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armstrong Heritage Farm
George Bryson House
Pontiac Museum
Ross Museum

Libraries in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Shawville-Clarendon Library0.0
Whitewater Region Public Library - Beachburg Branch0.0
Whitewater Region Public Library - Cobden Branch0.0
Whitewater Region Public Library - Foresters Falls Branch0.0

Breweries in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauwerk Hoffman
Whitewater Brewing Company
Whitewater Brewing Company
Whitewater Lakeside Brewpub
Whitewater Riverside Brewpub

Ski Resorts Near L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Calabogie Peaks 0.0 $0
Mount Pakenham Ski Hill 0.0 $0
Mont Chilly 0.0 $0

Airports Near L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa / Carp AirportMedium Airport
Pembroke AirportYTAMedium Airport
1669 Diamondview Road Private StripSmall Airport
1797 Diamondview Road Private StripSmall Airport
Arnprior AirportSmall Airport
Bruce McPhail Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Carleton Place AirportSmall Airport
Cedar Hill AerodromeSmall Airport
Flint FieldSmall Airport
Fumerton FieldSmall Airport
Lavant Private FieldSmall Airport
Maniwaki AirportYMWSmall Airport
Matawatchan AerodromeSmall Airport
Ompah AirportSmall Airport
Parti FieldSmall Airport
Pontiac AirparkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dunraven United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

What is the population of L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet?

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet has a population of 648 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.1% female and 52.7% male.

Is L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $725 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 L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet safe?

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

What is the weather like in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet?

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet?

The job market in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $827. There are 20 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 15.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet?

The median home value in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $725. The homeownership rate is 73.1%.

How are the schools in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet?

6.0% of adults in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet?

The average commute in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet?

The racial and ethnic makeup of L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is 100% White. 32.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 62.8% speak Spanish.

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