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Yamachiche, QC

Quebec

Yamachiche is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,813. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,813 Population 68/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $42,120 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$580 Median Rent 7.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $580/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $580
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.0%
11% lower than US avg

How Yamachiche Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,813
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$42,120
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty11.0%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$580
Ownership69.8%
Housing Units1,210
Rent Burden7.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+20.4%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Yamachiche a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yamachiche receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Yamachiche offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yamachiche is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yamachiche is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x 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

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yamachiche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 14.3 inches of snow.

Yamachiche has a population of 2,813 with a density of 68 people per square mile, spread across 41.1 square miles. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.4% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.9% of residents, while 96.8% speak Spanish.

Population

2,813
Total Population
2021 Census
68
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
41.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Yamachiche vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.8%
622% above US avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Yamachiche vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yamachiche is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,120. The average weekly wage is $810, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 87 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.6% of workers work from home.

Income: Yamachiche vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,120
Avg Weekly Wage$810

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below US avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone84.7%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home16.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Yamachiche is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $580 (50% below the national average of $1,163). 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,210 total housing units in the city. 7.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$580
50% below US avg
Rent Burden7.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.8%
Owner-Occupied69.8%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units1,210

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, Yamachiche receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Yamachiche 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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Yamachiche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area41.1 sq mi (106.4 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates46.2818°N, 72.8287°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 14.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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 M4.8 123 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 128 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 150 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 146 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 127 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 125 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 68 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 143 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 139 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 133 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 27 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 147 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 55 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 145 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.6 149 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 96 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 51 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 140 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 150 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 35°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Yamachiche has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school. 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+20.4%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density68/sq mi
Total Area41.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone84.7%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home16.6%

Schools in Yamachiche

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Omer-Jules-Desaulniers
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Radio Stations near Yamachiche

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 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 Yamachiche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Garage de la Culture
La forge haute - forneau neuf
La Grande maison
Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac
Musée des Abénakis
Musée des cultures du monde

Libraries in Yamachiche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO Notre-Dame-De-Pierreville0.0
Bibliothèque Aline-Piché0.0
Bibliothèque Bruno-Sigmen0.0
Bibliothèque de Baie-du-Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque De La Franciade0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Etienne-des-Grès0.0
Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël0.0
Bibliothèque Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel0.0
Bibliothèque Simone-L.-Roy0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Yamachiche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Une Faim de Loup

Hotels in Yamachiche

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Porte de La Mauricie

Cafes in Yamachiche

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Bezotte Café de village
Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Yamachiche

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Irving
Shell
Ultramar

Banks in Yamachiche

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
National Bank

Breweries in Yamachiche

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dépareillée

Stadiums & Teams in Yamachiche

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Yamachiche

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Yamachiche

14 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-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yamachiche

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Yamachiche

Treatment Centers in Yamachiche

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation en déficience physique Jacques-de-Labadie - CIUSSS MCQ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yamachiche

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Anne

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yamachiche

What is the population of Yamachiche?

Yamachiche has a population of 2,813 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 41.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.4% male.

Is Yamachiche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% 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 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Yamachiche safe?

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

What is the weather like in Yamachiche?

Yamachiche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 14.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yamachiche?

The unemployment rate in Yamachiche is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $810. There are 87 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 16.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Yamachiche?

The median home value in Yamachiche is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $580. The homeownership rate is 69.8%.

How are the schools in Yamachiche?

6.5% of adults in Yamachiche hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school. 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Yamachiche?

The average commute in Yamachiche is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Yamachiche?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Yamachiche is 97.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.8% speak Spanish.

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