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Louise, MB

Manitoba

Louise is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 2,025. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,025 Population 6/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $45,040 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$720 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $720/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $720
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,025
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$45,040
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty17.0%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$720
Ownership78.8%
Housing Units755
Rent Burden6.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Louise a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Louise receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Louise offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Louise is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Louise is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Louise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow.

Louise has a population of 2,025 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 360.9 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents.

Population

2,025
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
360.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Louise vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 2.5%
82% below US avg
Other Languages 15.6%

Social Characteristics

Louise vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Louise is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,040 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $866, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 63 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 26.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Louise vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,040
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.4 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home26.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Louise is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below the national average of $1,163). 78.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 755 total housing units in the city. 6.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, 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$720
38% below US avg
Rent Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.8%
Owner-Occupied78.8%
Renter-Occupied21.2%
Housing Units755

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, Louise receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Louise 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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Louise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area360.9 sq mi (934.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates44.2715°N, 80.9871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 29, 2012.

Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 124 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.3 in

Louise has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (2.8").

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8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+34.1%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area360.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.4 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home26.9%

Schools in Louise

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chesley District Community School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Louise

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFPS-FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (MP3 Stream) active rock MP3 128 kbps
CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON commercial, country AAC+ 48 kbps
CFPS -FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (AAC Stream) active rock, new format rebranding AAC 63 kbps
CJGB-FM "LITE 99.3" Meaford, ON soft adult contemporary AAC+ 47 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding MP3 96 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON community radio MP3

Libraries in Louise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bruce County Public Library - Chesley Branch0.0
Bruce County Public Library - Mildmay Branch0.0
Bruce County Public Library - Tara Branch0.0
Bruce County Public Library - Walkerton Branch0.0
Hanover Public Library0.0
West Grey Public Library - Durham0.0
West Grey Public Library - Neustadt0.0
West Grey Public Library - Normanby/Ayton0.0

Farmers Markets in Louise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Keady Market

Gas Stations in Louise

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chesley Fuels

Ski Resorts Near Louise

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Beaver Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blue Mountain Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Craigleith Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpine Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Georgian Peaks Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Louise

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goderich Airport-Medium Airport
Kincardine Municipal AirportYKDMedium Airport
Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional AirportYOSMedium Airport
Wiarton AirportYVVMedium Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)-Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)-Small Airport
Arthur South Airport-Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Bellamy Airport-Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Blacks Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Conn Field-Small Airport
Damascus Field-Small Airport
Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dungannon Aerodrome-Small Airport
East Linton (Kerr Field)-Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport-Small Airport
Elmira Airport-Small Airport
Elora Airport-Small Airport
Ethel Airport-Small Airport
Farrow's Field-Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)-Small Airport
Flesherton (Smithorrs Field)-Small Airport
Fordwich Airport-Small Airport
Glendale Airport-Small Airport
Grand Valley (Black Field)-Small Airport
Grand Valley / Luther Field-Small Airport
Grand Valley North Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Valley/Martin Field-Small Airport
Griffith Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Hay Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield-Small Airport
Juergensen Field-Small Airport
Listowel Airport-Small Airport
Mount Forest Roths' Field-Small Airport
Nenagh Field-Small Airport
Owen Sound (Cook Field)-Small Airport
Palmerston Airport-Small Airport
Port Elgin Airport-Small Airport
Robinson International Air Field-Small Airport
Roth Field-Small Airport
Schroeder Field-Small Airport
Shelburne (Schaefer Field)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Louise

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chesley Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Louise

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chesley Baptist Church
Ebenezer Free Presbyterian Church
Geneva Presbyterian Church
St. Anne's Church
St. John's United Church
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
The Presbyterian Reformed Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Louise

What is the population of Louise?

Louise has a population of 2,025 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 360.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Louise expensive to live in?

The median household income is $67,000, 11% 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 $720 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Louise safe?

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

What is the weather like in Louise?

Louise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Louise?

Louise has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $866. There are 63 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 26.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Louise?

The median home value in Louise is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $720. The homeownership rate is 78.8%.

How are the schools in Louise?

8.7% of adults in Louise hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Louise?

The average commute in Louise is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.3% of workers drive alone to work, 1.5% use public transit, and 26.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Louise?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Louise is 95.8% White, 1.4% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home.

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