Lebel-sur-QuévillonQuebec
It lies in Nord-du-Québec. A town of 2,229 in Quebec.
Is Lebel-sur-Quévillon a good place to live?
Jobs & income is its strong suit (A+). Prices are modest for what you get (A+). Natural hazards weigh more here (D−). It also trails on safety (C).
Canadian towns get an overall grade from 2,500 residents, so Lebel-sur-Quévillon has subject grades only.
This town's rent is the 2021 census rent scaled to 2025 by its province's ratio of surveyed to census rents: no rental survey covers it, so its Cost Grade is less sure. No School Grade: this province doesn't publish comparable results school by school. Health is graded on the health region's survey figures and life expectancy, with the distance to hospital giving the town its own spread. Wildfire lowers this town's Hazard risk Grade: a high share of the land around it has burned in the last 40 years.
How Lebel-sur-Quévillon grades
Each subject compares Lebel-sur-Quévillon with Canadian towns of 2,500 or more, ordered by how far it is from the middle. Towns in other countries are graded separately.
Canadian towns get an overall grade from 2,500 residents, so Lebel-sur-Quévillon has subject grades only.
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What makes Lebel-sur-Quévillon stand out
The 3 things Lebel-sur-Quévillon does most differently from other towns.
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Lebel-sur-Quévillon.
Commuters in Lebel-sur-Quévillon have a short way to work, 16 min on average, less than in Quebec’s towns and across Canadian towns
81% of commuters drove, below both Quebec’s towns (90%) and Canadian towns (89%).
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Lebel-sur-Quévillon | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 16 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Car or van | 81% | 90% | 89% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · Census day was in May 2021, mid-pandemic, so commuting and work figures carry the lockdowns’ mark.
On hazards, Lebel-sur-Quévillon comes out behind almost every Canadian town
The radon tests numbers here cover the Nord-du-Quebec health region
About as many homes carry radon around Lebel-sur-Quévillon as elsewhere, 5.8% over the guideline where the typical town has 6.6%. With 0.82% of the land around it burning each year, Lebel-sur-Quévillon sits in the high wildfire band (32% within 25 km since 1986). Averaged over the years, quake damage costs $0.017 per $1,000 of buildings, below Quebec’s towns ($0.14) and close to Canadian towns ($0.030).
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Lebel-sur-Quévillon | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.017 | $0.14 | $0.030 |
| Radon tests above the guideline | 5.8% | 8.2% | 6.6% |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory
Renting in Lebel-sur-Quévillon costs 14% of household income, less than in Quebec’s towns and across Canadian towns
4% of households spent 30% or more of their income on shelter, below both Quebec’s towns (13%) and Canadian towns (18%). Owners make up 84% of households.
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Lebel-sur-Quévillon | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 4% | 13% | 18% |
| Rent as a share of income | 14% | 18% | 20% |
| Households owning their home | 84% | 70% | 74% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · Home values are owners’ own estimates at the May 2021 census, and incomes are for 2020.
Winter nights bite in Lebel-sur-Quévillon: January lows of −23.7°C, colder than Quebec’s towns or Canadian towns
September is the wettest month, with 102 mm of rain and snow on average. Frosty days number 216 in a normal year, above Quebec’s towns (161) and Canadian towns (159) alike. Summer highs in Lebel-sur-Quévillon reach 23.2°C in July.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Lebel-sur-Quévillon | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| January night low | −23.7°C | −14.7°C | −13.5°C |
| July afternoon high | 23.2°C | 26.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Days with frost a year | 216 | 161 | 159 |
| Precipitation a year | 868 mm | 1,041 mm | 883 mm |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Matagami)
Lebel-sur-Quévillon’s Violent Crime Severity Index, 183, runs above Quebec’s towns and Canadian towns
Police recorded 29.8 violent incidents per 1,000 residents a year, higher than both Quebec’s towns (12.4) and Canadian towns (12). Property crime runs at 17 per 1,000 people a year.
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Lebel-sur-Quévillon | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 29.8 | 12.4 | 12 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 183 | 88 | 86 |
| Property crime per 1,000 | 17 | 16.6 | 31.2 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
The 2 schools of Lebel-sur-Quévillon: 1 elementary school and 1 secondary school
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| École BoréaleIn Lebel-sur-QuévillonElementary | Elementary | – | French public |
| École La TaïgaIn Lebel-sur-QuévillonSecondary | Secondary | – | French public |
Provincial school lists and results, 2025-26 · Towns in Quebec aren’t in the schools rankings: the ministry publishes its success rates by school service centre, not school by school.
Expect November days around −1°C in Lebel-sur-Quévillon, nights around −8°C
The forecast on the Weather page is ECCC’s for Matagami. Expect about 75 mm of rain and snow over November. Also worth knowing: july brings the warmest days, 23°C; January the coldest nights, −24°C.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | −10°C | −22°C | 150 mm |
| Spring | 6°C | −8°C | 181 mm |
| Summer | 22°C | 9°C | 278 mm |
| Autumn | 8°C | −1°C | 259 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Matagami); the forecast is on the Weather page
Guy Lafrenière heads the council of Lebel-sur-Quévillon as mayor
44 of the 78 MPs from Quebec belong to the Liberal Party of Canada.
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
Lebel-sur-Quévillon has one public library, Bibliothèque de Lebel-sur-Quévillon
It sits 0.4 km from the centre of Lebel-sur-Quévillon.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
More adults feel healthy around Lebel-sur-Quévillon: 65% say very good or excellent (52% for the typical Canadian town)
Residents have 0.8 km to cover to reach a hospital, below Quebec’s towns (5.3 km) and Canadian towns (3.7 km) alike. Lives in the region last 78.1 years on average (2022/2024): 78.5 for women, 77.6 for men. The region has more smokers than Quebec, 15% of adults to 12%. Figures for health survey and life expectancy are published for the Région du Nord-du-Québec as a whole, not for Lebel-sur-Quévillon alone.
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Lebel-sur-Quévillon | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very good or excellent health | 65% | 56% | 52% |
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.1 | 82.5 | 81.5 |
| Chronic conditions (average share) | 19% | 15% | 17% |
| Smokers | 15% | 12% | 12% |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities
20% of Lebel-sur-Quévillon’s residents speak English and French (Quebec’s towns: 44%; Canadian towns: 7.5%)
People 65 and over make up 21% of the town. Visible minorities make up 6.3% of the population, above Quebec’s towns (3.5%) but below Canadian towns (15%). Children under 15 count for 17% of the people here.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
Women make up 46.8% of Lebel-sur-Quévillon
1,115 men and 980 women lived here in 2021, against a share of women of 50.9% for Canada.
| Lebel-sur-Quévillon | Quebec | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 62% | 62% | 64% |
| 65+ | 21% | 20% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 61% | 59% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Quebec and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
The outdoors around Lebel-sur-Quévillon
The protected share of the 10 km around the town is 1%, lower than both Quebec’s towns (4.9%) and Canadian towns (2.3%). The largest is 08751R025 Biological Refuge: 440 ha, 3.6 km from the edge of town. 3 protected areas lie within 10 km. The nearest national park is more than 100 km away.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Lebel-sur-Quévillon | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land within 10 km | 1% | 4.9% | 2.3% |
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 3 | 10 | 4 |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Everything we know about Lebel-sur-Quévillon
About Lebel-sur-Quévillon
Town in Quebec
For Lebel-sur-Quévillon, TownRatings uses Statistics Canada’s census-subdivision boundary in Quebec, and every figure on its pages covers that whole area.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 2,229 (people, 2025 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Quebec
- Census division
- Nord-du-Québec
- Census subdivision
- 2499005
Questions about Lebel-sur-Quévillon
Do people in Lebel-sur-Quévillon speak French?
It is a French-speaking town: 79.4% know French alone, and 20% can talk in English too, against 8% for the median of Canadian towns.
Who are the people of Lebel-sur-Quévillon?
At the 2021 census, 4% were immigrants and 6% belonged to a visible minority (Canadian towns’ median: 15%). 3% identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
What kind of homes are in Lebel-sur-Quévillon?
Single-detached houses make up 72% of the homes here, where Canadian towns sit at 64%; 0% are in high-rise apartments. 30% of households are one person, and the average is 2.2.
Has Lebel-sur-Quévillon grown?
Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses it fell from 2,187 to 2,091 residents (4.4% down; Canadian towns’ median grew 4.1%); Statistics Canada now estimates 2,229.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 · population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155) and 2021 census boundaries · Uniform Crime Reporting Survey 2023–25 (35-10-0026, 35-10-0183 to 35-10-0190) · CMHC rents as published by Statistics Canada (34-10-0133) · grades by TownRatings. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).