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Lac-Supérieur, QC

Quebec

Lac-Supérieur is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,972. Residents earn $63,600 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,972 Population 14/sq mi density
$63,600 Median Income $43,480 per capita
$290,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$63,600 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$290,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $63,600
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $290,000
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.9%
175% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.1%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,972
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$43,480
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty13.1%
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$290,000
Rent$700
Ownership86.4%
Housing Units995
Rent Burden16.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation1,483 ft (452 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+24.6%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Lac-Supérieur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-Supérieur receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lac-Supérieur has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-Supérieur is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-Supérieur is $290,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x 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

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-Supérieur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches, including 18.8 inches of snow.

Lac-Supérieur has a population of 1,972 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 141.3 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.7% female and 53.3% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 5.6% of residents, while 91.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,972
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
141.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-Supérieur vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 5.6%
93% below US avg
Spanish 91.1%
580% above US avg
Other Languages 3.3%

Social Characteristics

Lac-Supérieur vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-Supérieur is $63,600, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,480 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $836, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 61 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 21.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lac-Supérieur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,600
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,480
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.1%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home21.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-Supérieur is $290,000, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 86.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 995 total housing units in the city. 16.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,000
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden16.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.4%
Owner-Occupied86.4%
Renter-Occupied13.6%
Housing Units995

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, Lac-Supérieur receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lac-Supérieur 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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Lac-Supérieur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,483 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,483 ft (452 m)
Area141.3 sq mi (366.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates46.2921°N, 74.4902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 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 89 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 87 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 34 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 88 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 89 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 35 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 51 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 89 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 65 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 39 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 92 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 112 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 118 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 54 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 75 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 96 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 134 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 24 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 27 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 127 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 33 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 2.7 in
March 20°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 35°F (1°C) 2.9 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.5 in

Lac-Supérieur has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 6°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (2.6").

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10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.6% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+24.6%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area141.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home21.2%

Museums in Lac-Supérieur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Animalium Mont-Tremblant

Libraries in Lac-Supérieur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque du Couvent0.0
Bibliothèque du Lac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Samuel-Ouimet0.0
Biblitheque Gaston-Miron0.0
Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides0.0

Ski Resorts Near Lac-Supérieur

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Garceau 0.0 $0
Piste de Glisse 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lac-Supérieur

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lac-Supérieur

What is the population of Lac-Supérieur?

Lac-Supérieur has a population of 1,972 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 141.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.7% female and 53.3% male.

Is Lac-Supérieur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,000 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lac-Supérieur safe?

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

What is the weather like in Lac-Supérieur?

Lac-Supérieur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches, with 18.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lac-Supérieur?

The job market in Lac-Supérieur faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $836. There are 61 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 21.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lac-Supérieur?

The median home value in Lac-Supérieur is $290,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $700. The homeownership rate is 86.4%.

How are the schools in Lac-Supérieur?

10.3% of adults in Lac-Supérieur hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.6% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lac-Supérieur?

The average commute in Lac-Supérieur is 28 minutes. 89.1% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 21.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lac-Supérieur?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lac-Supérieur is 98.2% White, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 5.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 91.1% speak Spanish.

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