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Living in La Tuque

In La Tuque, unemployment is 6.9% (2021).

La Tuque's population was 10,957 at the end of 2022. La Tuque registered an unemployment rate of 6.85% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the foreign population in La Tuque numbered 110.

Last checked 2026-09-2613 sources

Population10,957people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)2,353EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.85%country median 8.4% — 18% belowOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime3,673incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police

Lower unemployment than 69% of Canadian cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 91% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to La Tuque?

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Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 6,930.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
La Tuque recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€24
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.79 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Bell Fibe 500 home internet1Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.27 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Public Mobile 50GB plan6Official · national market
Dwellings6,930 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Main residence dwellings5,543 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Average monthly rent (two-bedroom)391 EUR/month31 Oct 2023CMHC Urban Rental Market Survey — Average Rents in Urban Centres (CSD table), October 20232Official

Is La Tuque a good place to live?

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–64%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 51–69%
Student61%strong on housing, weak on education · range 50–72%
Family56%strong on family, weak on education · range 45–67%
Retirement60%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 47–73%

Work and income

Employment rates for La Tuque measured 49.5% at the end of 2021. La Tuque had a labour force participation rate of 53.1% at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in La Tuque?

The unemployment rate is about 6.9 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.85 % · Statistics Canada11
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in La Tuque is 6.9%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate49.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,353 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate6.85 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to La Tuque. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

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Safety

How safe is La Tuque?

Police recorded about 3,673 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police3

Recorded crime across major citiesLa Tuque highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with La Tuque highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Winnipeg7,894
Edmonton7,108
Halifax6,020
Vancouver5,438
Calgary4,796
London4,743
Québec4,630
Ottawa4,298
Hamilton4,257
Toronto4,177
Gatineau3,756
Montreal3,674
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,673 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police3Official · county

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Distance to the nearest major airport127 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YRJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for La Tuque. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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Climate and air quality

La Tuque's monthly mean temperatures were −15.5°C in January and 17.8°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 3.17 · Feb 0.8 · Mar 21.46 · Apr 22.03 · May 28.51 · Jun 31.32 · Jul 32.15 · Aug 30.07 · Sep 29.38 · Oct 24.53 · Nov 18.12 · Dec 9.26 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -47.27 · Feb -41.9 · Mar -34.28 · Apr -25.93 · May -5.66 · Jun -0.88 · Jul 5.14 · Aug 2.79 · Sep -4.63 · Oct -11.65 · Nov -22.26 · Dec -37.07 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -15.47 · Feb -13.69 · Mar -8.24 · Apr 0.79 · May 9.67 · Jun 15.13 · Jul 17.78 · Aug 16.69 · Sep 12.54 · Oct 5.19 · Nov -2.02 · Dec -10.68 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid

Population and city profile

The total area of La Tuque was 24,809.4 km² at the end of 2021. The city had 5,545 households at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 0.4 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in La Tuque?

The published population was 10,957 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area24,809 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
City area24,809 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Foreign-resident share1.01 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign residents110 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population density0.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Population10,957 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada9Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population fell 13.6% between 2001 and 2022, from 12,685 to 10,957.

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households5,545 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Labour force participation rate53.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Alternatives for people set on La Tuque

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Blainville as a La Tuque alternative in the same country

Better on 3 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 11.7% Blainville vs 1.0% La Tuque+1060%
  • Residents: 62,700 Blainville vs 10,957 La Tuque+472%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,789 Blainville vs €2,353 La Tuque+19%
  • Unemployment: 5.6% Blainville vs 6.9% La Tuque−19%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,099 Blainville vs 3,673 La Tuqueno percentage
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Alternative cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada to compare with La Tuque, nearest in population first.

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Farnham10,913 residentsPont Rouge10,886 residentsPont-Rouge10,886 residentsMontmagny11,046 residentsWeyburn10,866 residentsSouth Huron10,847 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in La Tuque?

The published population was 10,957 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is La Tuque?

Police recorded about 3,673 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

What is the unemployment rate in La Tuque?

The unemployment rate is about 6.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around La Tuque?

The median gross salary is 2,353 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in La Tuque?

110 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is La Tuque a good place to live?

La Tuque may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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  3. Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-09-25
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