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Lac-Édouard, QC

Quebec

Lac-Édouard is a small town in Quebec with a population of 220. Residents earn $71,452 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
220 Population 1/sq mi density
$71,452 Median Income $44,112 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent
35°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,452 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,452
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% 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 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population220
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female55% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,452
Per Capita$44,112
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$647
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units110

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain46.8 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+13.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Lac-Édouard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-Édouard receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lac-Édouard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-Édouard is $71,452, 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%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-Édouard is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-Édouard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches, including 19.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Lac-Édouard has a population of 220 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 346.8 square miles. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.7% female and 54.6% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 97.7% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

220
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
346.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-Édouard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish97.7%
629% above US avg
Other Languages2.3%

Social Characteristics

Lac-Édouard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-Édouard is $71,452, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,112 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 21.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lac-Édouard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,452
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,112

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone64.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-Édouard is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 110 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, 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$647
44% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units110

Property Tax

In Lac-Édouard, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Lac-Édouard 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

Lac-Édouard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.0°F
35% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall19.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area346.8 sq mi (898.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates47.6589°N, 72.2736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 2.8 in
April 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
October 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 3.8 in

Lac-Édouard has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F — from 3°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.7").

5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 13.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 64.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+13.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area346.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone64.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Lac-Édouard

What is the population of Lac-Édouard?

Lac-Édouard has a population of 220 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 346.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.7% female and 54.6% male.

Is Lac-Édouard expensive to live in?

Lac-Édouard is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $71,452, 5% 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 $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lac-Édouard?

Lac-Édouard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.8 inches, with 19.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Lac-Édouard?

The unemployment rate in Lac-Édouard is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 21.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lac-Édouard?

The median home value in Lac-Édouard is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647.

How are the schools in Lac-Édouard?

5.3% of adults in Lac-Édouard hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lac-Édouard?

The obesity rate in Lac-Édouard is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Lac-Édouard?

The average commute in Lac-Édouard is 30 minutes. 64.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lac-Édouard?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lac-Édouard is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.7% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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