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Saint-Médard, QC

Quebec

Saint-Médard is a small town in Quebec with a population of 216. Residents earn $71,452 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
216 Population 8/sq mi density
$71,452 Median Income $44,112 per capita
$60,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent
36°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$71,452 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,452
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

How Saint-Médard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population216
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female56% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,452
Per Capita$44,112
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$647
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units105

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+29.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Médard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Médard receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Médard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Médard is $71,452, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Médard is $60,000, 79% 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 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Médard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Médard has a population of 216 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 41.9% female and 55.8% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 100% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

216
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
29.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 41.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Médard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Saint-Médard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Médard is $71,452, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,112 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 11.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Médard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,452
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,112

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Médard is $60,000, 79% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 105 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 0.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Renter-Occupied9.5%
Housing Units105

Property Tax

In Saint-Médard, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Saint-Médard 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

Saint-Médard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall20.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates48.0432°N, 68.9049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 3.1 in
April 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 4.0 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 3.6 in

Saint-Médard has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F — from 6°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 66.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+29.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area29.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Médard

What is the population of Saint-Médard?

Saint-Médard has a population of 216 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 41.9% female and 55.8% male.

Is Saint-Médard expensive to live in?

Saint-Médard is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $71,452, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 0.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Médard?

Saint-Médard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches, with 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Saint-Médard?

The job market in Saint-Médard faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 11.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Médard?

The median home value in Saint-Médard is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647.

How are the schools in Saint-Médard?

0.0% of adults in Saint-Médard hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Saint-Médard?

The obesity rate in Saint-Médard is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Saint-Médard?

The average commute in Saint-Médard is 26 minutes. 66.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Médard?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Médard is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 100% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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