La Pocatière

City in Quebec, Canada

Overview

La Pocatière is a small, picturesque town located along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec. It's known for its agricultural traditions, peaceful lifestyle, and beautiful riverside scenery. The town offers a quiet escape with a strong sense of local community and easy access to nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
47.37°, -70.03°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,505
Local Cost
$968
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
85
English
40
Temperature
3.6°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
-10.6°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
-35.5°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1012 mm
Internet Speed
84 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
YML
Distance
29 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.