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Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,049. Residents earn $62,000 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,049 Population 16/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $39,100 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$520 Median Rent 4.6% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $520/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $520
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.4%
40% higher than US avg

How Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,049
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$39,100
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty17.4%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$520
Ownership87.4%
Housing Units475
Rent Burden4.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $520 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow.

Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière has a population of 1,049 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 64.5 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.9% of residents, while 94.8% speak Spanish.

Population

1,049
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
64.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 2.9%
96% below US avg
Spanish 94.8%
607% above US avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,100. The average weekly wage is $752, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 33 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 29.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,000
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,100
Avg Weekly Wage$752

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.4%
40% above US avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $520 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 87.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 475 total housing units in the city. 4.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$520
55% below US avg
Rent Burden4.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.4%
Owner-Occupied87.4%
Renter-Occupied12.6%
Housing Units475

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, Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière 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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Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates46.3841°N, 71.4094°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 46 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 129 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 113 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 126 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 143 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 110 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 124 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 142 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 21 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 84 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 72 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 91 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 139 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 59 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 121 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 75 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 79 km
Aug 29, 2019 15 km NW of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.3 126 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 83 km
May 1, 1992 6 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.9 in

Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.7").

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7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+24.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area64.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.4%

Schools in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École l'Amitié
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKLD "Plaisir 105.5" Thetford Mines, QC soft adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Edith-Poiré0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque St-Flavien0.0

Gas Stations in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sonic

Banks in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisses Desjardins de l'Érable

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Club ski Beauce 0.0 $0
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 $0
A venir 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Saint-Georges AirportMedium Airport
Grosse-Île AirportSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Paquet AirportSmall Airport
Pintendre AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce AirportSmall Airport
St-Anselme AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Sainte-Agathe
Sainte-Agathe

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

What is the population of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière?

Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière has a population of 1,049 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 64.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 51% male.

Is Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $520 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière?

Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches, with 16.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière?

Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $752. There are 33 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 29.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière?

The median home value in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $520. The homeownership rate is 87.4%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière?

7.0% of adults in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière?

The average commute in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 29.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière is 99.5% White. 2.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 94.8% speak Spanish.

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