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Litchfield, QC

Quebec

Litchfield is a small town in Quebec with a population of 500. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
500 Population 7/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $46,400 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$660 Median Rent 8.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $660/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $660
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.0%
289% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

How Litchfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population500
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$46,400
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty15.2%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$660
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units265
Rent Burden8.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation597 ft (182 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+25.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Litchfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Litchfield receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Litchfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Litchfield is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Litchfield is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Litchfield has a population of 500 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

500
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
76.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Litchfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only63.0%
20% below US avg
Spanish33.0%
146% above US avg
Other Languages4%

Social Characteristics

Litchfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Litchfield is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Litchfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Litchfield is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$660
43% below US avg
Rent Burden8.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.0%
Renter-Occupied15.1%
Housing Units265

Property Tax

In Litchfield, 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: Litchfield 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

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+25.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area76.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Nearby Cities

Fort-Coulonge, QC 1,312 pop · 8.4 mi Otter Lake, QC 1,041 pop · 9.2 mi Clarendon, QC 1,392 pop · 10.7 mi Shawville, QC 1,668 pop · 13.3 mi Whitewater Region, ON 7,225 pop · 14.7 mi Cobden, ON 1,071 pop · 17.2 mi Horton, ON 3,182 pop · 18.8 mi Mansfield-et-Pontefract, QC 2,250 pop · 18.9 mi Bristol, QC 1,199 pop · 19.8 mi Renfrew, ON 8,190 pop · 21.9 mi Admaston/Bromley, ON 2,995 pop · 23.4 mi L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, QC 1,382 pop · 25.1 mi Pembroke, ON 14,364 pop · 25.4 mi Arnprior, ON 9,629 pop · 26.5 mi
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