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Rivière-Éternité, QC

Quebec

Rivière-Éternité is a small town in Quebec with a population of 414. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
414 Population 2/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population414
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$39,600
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty12.4%
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$647
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units205
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation679 ft (207 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+24.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute37 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Rivière-Éternité a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rivière-Éternité 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, long commute times. Rivière-Éternité offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rivière-Éternité is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rivière-Éternité is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Rivière-Éternité has a population of 414 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%).

Population

414
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
182.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rivière-Éternité vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rivière-Éternité vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rivière-Éternité is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Rivière-Éternité vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.4 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Rivière-Éternité is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.4%
Renter-Occupied14.6%
Housing Units205

Property Tax

In Rivière-Éternité, 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-Éternité 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

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+24.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area182.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.4 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.8%

Nearby Cities

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