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Louiseville, QC

Quebec

Louiseville is a small city in Quebec with a population of 7,340. Residents earn $47,600 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,340 Population 304/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $35,360 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
$572 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 236 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $572/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $47,600
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $572
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.4%
81% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,340
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,600
Per Capita$35,360
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty22.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$572
Ownership48.4%
Housing Units3,660
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain52.7 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+28.1%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Louiseville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Louiseville receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Louiseville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Louiseville is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 22.4% 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 Louiseville is $176,000, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $572 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x 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

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Louiseville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches, including 75.4 inches of snow.

Louiseville has a population of 7,340 with a density of 304 people per square mile, spread across 24.2 square miles. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.8% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.7% of residents, while 96.9% speak Spanish.

Population

7,340
Total Population
2021 Census
304
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
24.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Louiseville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.9%
623% above US avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Louiseville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Louiseville is $47,600, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,360. The average weekly wage is $680, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 228 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 13.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Louiseville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,600
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,360
Avg Weekly Wage$680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg
Establishments (County)228

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Louiseville is $176,000, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $572 (51% below the national average of $1,163). 48.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,660 total housing units in the city. 14.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$572
51% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership48.4%
Owner-Occupied48.4%
Renter-Occupied51.5%
Housing Units3,660

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, Louiseville receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Louiseville 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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Louiseville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates46.2559°N, 72.9415°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 75.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 132 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 119 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 141 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 150 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 116 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 118 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 61 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 144 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 142 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 138 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 136 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 130 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 46 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 28 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 127 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 147 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 136 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.6 140 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 105 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.7 in
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in

Louiseville has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 81.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
85% below US avg
High School+28.1%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density304/sq mi
Total Area24.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home13.5%

Schools in Louiseville

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Secondaire L'Escale
École St-Louis
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Radio Stations near Louiseville

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Louiseville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Garage de la Culture
Maison des Gouverneurs
Musée des Abénakis
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Louiseville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO Notre-Dame-De-Pierreville0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothèque de Baie-du-Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Etienne-des-Grès0.0
Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0
Marie-Didace0.0

Farmers Markets in Louiseville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Une Faim de Loup

Cafes in Louiseville

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Louiseville

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC Maskinongé

Gas Stations in Louiseville

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Petro-Canada
Shell

Golf Courses in Louiseville

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club De Golf Louiseville

Breweries in Louiseville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dépareillée
Microbrasserie Nouvelle France

Ski Resorts Near Louiseville

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0

Airports Near Louiseville

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Louiseville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Louiseville

Churches & Religious Organizations in Louiseville

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église St Antoine de Padoue

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Frequently Asked Questions About Louiseville

What is the population of Louiseville?

Louiseville has a population of 7,340 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 24.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 57.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Louiseville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,000 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $572 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Louiseville safe?

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

What is the weather like in Louiseville?

Louiseville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 75.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Louiseville?

The unemployment rate in Louiseville is 7.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $680. There are 228 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 13.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Louiseville?

The median home value in Louiseville is $176,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $572. The homeownership rate is 48.4%.

How are the schools in Louiseville?

5.2% of adults in Louiseville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Louiseville?

The average commute in Louiseville is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 13.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Louiseville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Louiseville is 96.9% White, 1% Black or African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino. 0.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.9% speak Spanish.

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