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Sainte-Ursule, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Ursule is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,355. Residents earn $50,800 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,355 Population 52/sq mi density
$50,800 Median Income $35,600 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$580 Median Rent 7.2% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,800 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $580/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $50,800
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $580
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.8%
60% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,355
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,800
Per Capita$35,600
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty19.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$580
Ownership80.8%
Housing Units650
Rent Burden7.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+24.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Sainte-Ursule a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Ursule receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sainte-Ursule has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Ursule is $50,800, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Ursule is $160,000, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Ursule has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow.

Sainte-Ursule has a population of 1,355 with a density of 52 people per square mile, spread across 26.2 square miles. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.7% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.7% of residents, while 97.4% speak Spanish.

Population

1,355
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
26.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Ursule vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.4%
627% above US avg
Other Languages 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Ursule vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Ursule is $50,800, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,600. The average weekly wage is $685, 52% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 42 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 18.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Sainte-Ursule vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,800
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,600
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.8%
60% above US avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone93.0%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home18.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Ursule is $160,000, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $580 (50% below the national average of $1,163). 80.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 650 total housing units in the city. 7.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$580
50% below US avg
Rent Burden7.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.8%
Owner-Occupied80.8%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units650

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-Ursule receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Ursule 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-Ursule has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.8 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates46.2861°N, 73.0313°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 137 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 113 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 137 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 112 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 111 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 148 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 150 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 62 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 142 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 138 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 135 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 131 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 42 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 34 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 128 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 150 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 124 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 142 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 132 km
May 19, 1992 8 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in

Sainte-Ursule has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+24.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area26.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone93.0%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home18.3%

Schools in Sainte-Ursule

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Belle-Vallée
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Ursule

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Ursule

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Garage de la Culture
Musée des Abénakis
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Sainte-Ursule

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO Notre-Dame-De-Pierreville0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothèque Adélard-Lambert0.0
Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Edmond-Hamelin0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Ursule

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Une Faim de Loup

Breweries in Sainte-Ursule

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dépareillée
Microbrasserie Nouvelle France

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Ursule

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Ursule

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Ursule

What is the population of Sainte-Ursule?

Sainte-Ursule has a population of 1,355 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 26.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

Is Sainte-Ursule expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,800, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,000 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Ursule safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Ursule?

Sainte-Ursule has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Ursule?

Sainte-Ursule has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $685. There are 42 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 18.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Ursule?

The median home value in Sainte-Ursule is $160,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $580. The homeownership rate is 80.8%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Ursule?

3.0% of adults in Sainte-Ursule hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Ursule?

The average commute in Sainte-Ursule is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 93% of workers drive alone to work, 1.7% use public transit, and 18.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Ursule?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Ursule is 100% White. 0.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.4% speak Spanish.

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