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Rivière-Rouge, QC

Quebec

Rivière-Rouge is a small town in Quebec with a population of 4,631. Residents earn $54,000 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,631 Population 27/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $37,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$576 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $576/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,000
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $576
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.3%
56% higher than US avg

How Rivière-Rouge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,631
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$37,200
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty19.3%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$576
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,325
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation794 ft (242 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+23.9%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Rivière-Rouge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rivière-Rouge receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Rivière-Rouge has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rivière-Rouge is $54,000, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rivière-Rouge is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $576 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Rivière-Rouge has a population of 4,631 with a density of 27 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

4,631
Total Population
2021 Census
27
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
174.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Rivière-Rouge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.9%
98% below US avg
Spanish96.4%
620% above US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Rivière-Rouge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rivière-Rouge is $54,000, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Rivière-Rouge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,000
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.3%
56% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rivière-Rouge is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $576 (50% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$576
50% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied31.0%
Housing Units2,325

Property Tax

In Rivière-Rouge, 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: Rivière-Rouge 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

6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.1%
82% below US avg
High School+23.9%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area174.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

Nearby Cities

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