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The Nation / La Nation, ON
Ontario · Ottawa-Gatineau Metro
The Nation / La Nation is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,350. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
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How The Nation / La Nation Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is The Nation / La Nation a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, The Nation / La Nation receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. The Nation / La Nation offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in The Nation / La Nation is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in The Nation / La Nation is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
The Nation / La Nation has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 14.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
The Nation / La Nation vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
The Nation / La Nation vs U.S. Average
Income: The Nation / La Nation vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,573 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 414 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $461,770 |
| 64% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 5,340 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: The Nation / La Nation vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 254.4 sq mi (658.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3135°N, 75.2012°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
The Nation / La Nation has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Total Area | 254.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Schools in The Nation / La Nation
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Public School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near The Nation / La Nation
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFGO "TSN 1200" Ottawa, ON | bell media, sports news | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Ottawa, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Ottawa (CBO-FM) | information, news | UNKNOWN | |
| CFRA "News Talk Radio 580" Ottawa, ON | news talk | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| TSN 1200 | live sports, sports | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| Canada At Large | alternative / indie, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHRI 99.1 Ottawa | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Irish Radio Canada | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique - Ottawa, ON | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Ottawa Live 885 (CLIVFM) | alternative, alternative rock | AAC 145 kbps | |
| CJRO-FM 107.7 Carlsbad Springs, ON | community radio, radio communautaire | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 106.1 CHEZ | mainstream rock, rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CJET-FM Country 92.3 | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Ottawa CHEZ 106.1 (CHEZFM) | hard rock, metal | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKCU The Mighty 93.1 | college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| CILV-FM 88.5 "Live Eighty Eight Five" - Ottawa, ON | alternative rock, stingray network | AAC 130 kbps | |
| CIWW CityNews Ottawa | news, sport | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Ottawa-Gatineau) Ottawa, ON | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (AAC Stream) | campus radio, student radio | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CIDG-FM "Rebel Rock101.7" Ottawa, ON | classic rock, mainstream rock | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHEZ-FM 106.1 "Chez 106" Ottawa, ON | mainstream rock, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CHUO-FM 89.1 University of Ottawa, ON | community radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHOD 92.1 & 91.9 "GO FM" Cornwall, ON | — | AAC | |
| CKVV 97.5 "Juice FM" Kemptville, ON | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CJFO 94.5 "Unique FM" Ottawa, ON | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKVV 97.5 "Moose FM" Kemptville, ON | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps |
Museums in The Nation / La Nation
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterville and District Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cumberland Heritage Village Museum | ||||
| Keith M Boyd Museum | ||||
| Rockland Museum |
Libraries in The Nation / La Nation
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Curran Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Plantagenet Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Manise-Morin | 0.0 | |||||
| Casselman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarence-Rockland Public Library - Bourget Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarence-Rockland Public Library - Rockland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Russell Public Library - Embrun Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Russell Public Library - Russell Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Avonmore Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Chesterville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Crysler Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Finch Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Winchester Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| St-Albert Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| The Nation Public Library - Limoges Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in The Nation / La Nation
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Farmer's Market |
Cafes in The Nation / La Nation
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in The Nation / La Nation
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in The Nation / La Nation
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in The Nation / La Nation
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in The Nation / La Nation
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in The Nation / La Nation
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Étienne Brûlé | ||||
| Cassel Brewery | ||||
| Simple Grain Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near The Nation / La Nation
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Fortune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Cascades Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Edelweiss | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Ste. Marie | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near The Nation / La Nation
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | Large Airport |
| Cornwall Regional Airport | YCC | Medium Airport |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | MSS | Medium Airport |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | OGS | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | YND | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | YRO | Medium Airport |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | YSH | Medium Airport |
| Alexandria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport | XBR | Small Airport |
| Burritts Rapids Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Cheney | — | Small Airport |
| Devereaux Rd Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Django Field | — | Small Airport |
| Grey's Creek Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury (East) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hicks Field | — | Small Airport |
| Indian Creek Field | — | Small Airport |
| Iroquois Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kenmore Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Long Sault Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Merrickville Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Morrisburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Navan Bearbrook Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Pendleton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field | — | Small Airport |
| St. André-Avellin Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (North) Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (South) Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in The Nation / La Nation
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Vitalfit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in The Nation / La Nation
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Baptiste Évangélique de l'est de l'Ontario |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About The Nation / La Nation
What is the population of The Nation / La Nation?
The Nation / La Nation has a population of 13,350 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 254.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is The Nation / La Nation expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is The Nation / La Nation safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, The Nation / La Nation receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in The Nation / La Nation?
The Nation / La Nation has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in The Nation / La Nation?
The unemployment rate in The Nation / La Nation is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 414 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in The Nation / La Nation?
The median home value in The Nation / La Nation is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in The Nation / La Nation?
32.9% of adults in The Nation / La Nation hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in The Nation / La Nation?
The average commute in The Nation / La Nation is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of The Nation / La Nation?
The racial and ethnic makeup of The Nation / La Nation is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.