Pessamit, QC

Quebec

Pessamit is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,428. Residents earn $62,400 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
2,428 Population 26/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $27,160 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 14.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,400
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.0%
289% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.3%
112% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,428
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$27,160
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty26.3%
Commute18 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units820

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+13.7%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Pessamit a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pessamit receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Pessamit faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pessamit is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.7% have completed high school.

Pessamit has a population of 2,428 with a density of 26 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

2,428
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
94.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pessamit vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.2%
100% below US avg
Spanish10.1%
25% below US avg
Other Languages89.7%

Social Characteristics

Pessamit vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pessamit is $62,400, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Pessamit vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,400
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.3%
112% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied34.8%
Renter-Occupied8.5%
Housing Units820

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Pessamit vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Pessamit vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area94.7 sq mi (245.2 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+13.7%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density26/sq mi
Total Area94.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home2.1%

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