Median Income
$57,200
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
1.2%
96% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
36.2%
192% higher than US avg
How Lac-Simon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,057
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
D
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$26,050
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty36.2%
Commute16 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units340
Rent Burden10.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation896 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+13.5%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Lac-Simon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lac-Simon receives an overall livability score of 1.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lac-Simon faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lac-Simon is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 36.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Education
1.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.5% have completed high school.
Lac-Simon has a population of 1,057 with a density of 29 people per square mile. The median age is 24.8 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
1,057
Total Population
2021 Census
24.8yrs
Median Age
36% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Lac-Simon vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 5.5% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Spanish | 71.2% |
| 431% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 23.3% |
Social Characteristics
Lac-Simon vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Lac-Simon is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.
Income: Lac-Simon vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,200 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $26,050 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.1% |
| 236% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 36.2% |
| 192% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.4% |
| Housing Units | 340 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Lac-Simon vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lac-Simon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 36.9 sq mi (95.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1570°N, 74.7413°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |