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Lac-des-Aigles, QC

Quebec

Lac-des-Aigles is a small town in Quebec with a population of 495. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
495 Population 15/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $31,800 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$452 Median Rent 8.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $452/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.5%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $452
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.8%
52% higher than US avg

How Lac-des-Aigles Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population495
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$31,800
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty18.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$452
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units245
Rent Burden8.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation535 ft (163 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Lac-des-Aigles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-des-Aigles receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lac-des-Aigles has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-des-Aigles is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. 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 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-des-Aigles is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $452 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Lac-des-Aigles has a population of 495 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%).

Population

495
Total Population
2021 Census
15
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
33.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-des-Aigles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish99.0%
639% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lac-des-Aigles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-des-Aigles is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Lac-des-Aigles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-des-Aigles is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $452 (61% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$452
61% below US avg
Rent Burden8.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units245

Property Tax

In Lac-des-Aigles, 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: Lac-des-Aigles 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

2.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.5%
93% below US avg
High School+24.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area33.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

Nearby Cities

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