Sainte-Hélène-de-BagotQuebec
With 1,887 residents, it is a town in Quebec. Statistics Canada places it in the Les Maskoutains census division.
Is Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot a good place to live?
Jobs & income is its strong suit (A). Health outcomes beat most towns (B+). Its weakest is walkability (C). A median home here was worth $260,000 at the census, or 3.5 times what the middle household earns in a year. Hazard risk is weaker too (C).
Figures: home values and income: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot has subject grades but no overall grade: Canadian towns get one from 2,500 residents.
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. Safety is the Sûreté du Québec unit's figure for the whole MRC. 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.
How Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot grades
Each subject compares Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot with Canadian towns of 2,500 or more, ordered by how far it is from the middle. Towns in other countries are graded separately.
Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot has subject grades but no overall grade: Canadian towns get one from 2,500 residents.
How TownRatings grades Canadian towns →
What makes Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot stand out
The 2 things Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot does most differently from other towns.
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot.
Commuters in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot have a short way to work, 22 min on average, less than in Quebec’s towns and Canadian towns
The car carried 92% of commuters at the census.
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 22 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Car or van | 92% | 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.
Around Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, 55% of adults call their health very good or excellent
Measured across the Région de la Montérégie: health survey and life expectancy
The three chronic conditions the survey tracks average 15% of adults, about level with Quebec’s towns (15%) and below Canadian towns (17%). At 11%, the share of adults who smoke sits under the 12% for Quebec. Across the region, life runs to 82.5 years on average: women 84.2, men 80.8, in 2022/2024. What sets Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot apart within its region is a longer trip to hospital, 21 km for the average resident (3.7 km typical).
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions (average share) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Very good or excellent health | 55% | 56% | 52% |
| Smokers | 11% | 12% | 12% |
| Life expectancy at birth | 82.5 | 82.5 | 81.5 |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities
Wildfire low, radon 8.2%: how Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot stands on hazards
Source area for radon tests: the Monteregie health region
Averaged over the years, quake damage costs $0.13 per $1,000 of buildings, near Quebec’s towns ($0.14) and higher than Canadian towns ($0.030). No one has filed a flood map for Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot on the national inventory.
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.030 |
| Radon tests above the guideline | 8.2% | 8.2% | 6.6% |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory
Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot gets a B+ for safety
For violence alone, its police area’s index was 71, below Quebec’s towns (88) and Canadian towns (86) alike. Thefts, break-ins and damage add up to 14 per 1,000 residents a year where it is policed. Where it is policed, 9.7 violent incidents per 1,000 residents are recorded each year. Nobody publishes Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000 for Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot alone, so this card uses the figure for Maskoutains MRC.
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crime per 1,000 | 14 | 16.6 | 31.2 |
| Crime Severity Index | 50 | 56 | 67 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 71 | 88 | 86 |
| Violent crime | 9.7 | 12.4 | 12 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
A town of families: 20% of people in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot are under 15, more than in Quebec’s towns or Canadian towns
17% of residents are 65 or over, lower than both Quebec’s towns (20%) and Canadian towns (19%). Both official languages: 21% of residents, between Quebec’s towns (44%) and Canadian towns (7.5%).
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
47.5% of Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot’s residents are women
Women numbered 805 and men 890 in 2021, next to a 50.9% share of women for Canada.
| Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | Quebec | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 63% | 62% | 64% |
| 65+ | 17% | 20% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 30% | 19% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 48% | 59% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Quebec and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
Precipitation in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot tops that of 82% of Canadian towns: 1,109 mm a year
December is the snowiest month, with 49 cm on average. August is the wettest month, with 114 mm of rain and snow on average. A normal winter brings 202 cm of snow, below Quebec’s towns (217 cm) but above Canadian towns (141 cm). Between the last spring frost, 12 May, and the first in autumn, 27 September, lie 136 days.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precipitation a year | 1,109 mm | 1,041 mm | 883 mm |
| Snowfall a year | 202 cm | 217 cm | 141 cm |
| July afternoon high | 26.0°C | 26.5°C | 25.5°C |
| January night low | −14.8°C | −14.7°C | −13.5°C |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Fleury)
The nearest provincial park to Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot is Yamaska National Park (Québec), 26 km away
OpenStreetMap shows one beach within 5 km, without a name. The closest of Canada’s national parks is La Mauricie National Park, at 96 km. The 10 km around town hold one protected area.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land within 10 km | 0% | 4.9% | 2.3% |
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 0 | 10 | 4 |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
A normal November in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot runs from −2°C to 6°C
Over the year, July is warmest at 26°C by day and January coldest at −15°C by night. By December, a normal day reaches −2°C and a night falls to −9°C. Precipitation in November averages 90 mm. Also worth knowing: for today and the week ahead, the Weather page carries ECCC’s Saint-Nicéphore forecast.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | −4°C | −13°C | 227 mm |
| Spring | 10°C | 0°C | 265 mm |
| Summer | 25°C | 14°C | 322 mm |
| Autumn | 13°C | 4°C | 295 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Fleury); the forecast is on the Weather page
Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot’s mayor: Réjean Rajotte
44 of the 78 MPs from Quebec belong to the Liberal Party of Canada.
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot’s public library is Bibliothèque Municipale De Sainte-Hélène-De-Bagot
From the centre of Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, it is 0.9 km away.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
Shelter costs push only 10% of Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot’s households past 30% of income, fewer than the 18% of the typical Canadian town
Rent took 17% of household income, close to Quebec’s towns (18%) and below Canadian towns (20%). Home ownership covers 73% of households.
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 10% | 13% | 18% |
| Rent as a share of income | 17% | 18% | 20% |
| Median home value, 2021 | $260,000 | $300,000 | $406,000 |
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.
No high school in or near Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot: the closest is 15 km off
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| École Plein-SoleilIn Sainte-Hélène-de-BagotElementary | Elementary | – | French public |
| Schools within 3 km | Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest secondary school | 15 km | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
Provincial school lists and results, 2025-26 · Schools grade in Quebec: none (the ministry publishes its success rates by school service centre, not school by school).
Everything we know about Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot
Musée St-Éphrem and 5 more within 40 km
One place to visit is mapped within 5 km of Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot; with it, the best known within 40 km.
CathedralCathedral of St. Hyacinth, Saint-Hyacinthe22 km southwest
ZooGranby Zoo36 km south
MuseumVillage Québécois d'Antan26 km northeast
National historic siteMoulin à Laine d'Ulverton36 km eastPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (4)
- Cathedral of St. Hyacinth, Saint-Hyacinthe: Cephas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Granby Zoo: ( Boréal ), CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Village Québécois d'Antan: Emmanuel Huybrechts from Laval, Canada, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Moulin à Laine d'Ulverton: Cantons-de-l'Est, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Famous people from around Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot
2 notable people were born in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot; with them, the best known born in the towns around it.
About Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot
Town in Quebec
Statistics Canada treats Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot as a single census subdivision in Quebec, and TownRatings keeps to that line.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 1,887 (people, 2025 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Quebec
- Census division
- Les Maskoutains
- Census subdivision
- 2454095
Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot | 1,887 | — | — | B− | B+ | B+ |
| Saint-Eugène | 1,180 | 7.7 | — | B+ | C+ | B+ |
| Saint-Simon | 1,474 | 9.6 | — | B+ | B+ | A− |
| Saint-Liboire | 3,123 | 9.6 | A+ | A− | B+ | A− |
| Upton | 2,149 | 9.9 | — | B | B | B+ |
| Saint-Hugues | 1,414 | 12 | — | B+ | B+ | A− |
| Saint-Théodore-d'Acton | 1,650 | 14 | — | A− | B | B+ |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
Questions about Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot
Who are the people of Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot?
1% of residents belong to a visible minority, against 15% for the median of Canadian towns; 1% have an Indigenous identity and 1% are immigrants.
Do people in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot speak French?
It is a French-speaking town: 77.9% know French alone, and 21% can talk in English too, against 8% for the median of Canadian towns.
What kind of homes are in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot?
78% of homes are single-detached houses, against 64% for the median of Canadian towns, and 0% are in apartment buildings of five storeys or more. A household averages 2.4 people; 29% are one person living alone.
Has Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot grown?
It grew from 1,688 people in 2016 to 1,696 in 2021, up 0.5%; the median of Canadian towns grew 4.1%. StatCan’s 2025 estimate is 1,887.
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).