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Denholm, QC

Quebec · Ottawa-Gatineau Metro

Denholm is a small town in Quebec with a population of 546. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
546 Population 8/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $36,600 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.0%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.6%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population546
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$36,600
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty11.6%
Commute49 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$850
Ownership74.6%
Housing Units275
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation614 ft (187 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+18.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute49 min

Is Denholm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Denholm receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Denholm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Denholm is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Denholm is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Denholm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow.

Denholm has a population of 546 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 68.5 square miles. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45% female and 55.1% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 28.4% of residents, while 66.1% speak Spanish.

Population

546
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
68.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Denholm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 28.4%
64% below US avg
Spanish 66.1%
393% above US avg
Other Languages 5.5%

Social Characteristics

Denholm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Denholm is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,600. The average weekly wage is $704, 51% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 17 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 25.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Denholm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,600
Avg Weekly Wage$704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.6%
6% below US avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.3 min
Drive Alone92.5%
Public Transit7.5%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Denholm is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 74.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 275 total housing units in the city. 16.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden16.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.6%
Owner-Occupied74.6%
Renter-Occupied25.5%
Housing Units275

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, Denholm receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Denholm 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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Denholm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area68.5 sq mi (177.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates45.8130°N, 75.7615°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 24 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 46 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 74 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 105 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 111 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 78 km
Oct 12, 2003 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.2 141 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 112 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 105 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 66 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 74 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 70 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 48 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 101 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 72 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 142 km
Mar 19, 2001 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.9 143 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 98 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 47 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 13 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.3 in

Denholm has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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4.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 88% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 7.5% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.0%
88% below US avg
High School+18.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area68.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.3 min
Drive Alone92.5%
Public Transit7.5%
Work from Home25.0%

Schools in Denholm

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Poltimore Elementary
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Radio Stations near Denholm

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFGO "TSN 1200" Ottawa, ON bell media, sports news AAC+ 40 kbps
CBC Radio One - Ottawa, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Ottawa (CBO-FM) information, news UNKNOWN
CFRA "News Talk Radio 580" Ottawa, ON news talk AAC+ 40 kbps
TSN 1200 live sports, sports AAC+ 40 kbps
CFTX-FM 96.5 "BPM Sports" Gatineau, QC bpm sports, sports AAC 48 kbps
Canada At Large alternative / indie, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
CHRI 99.1 Ottawa MP3 128 kbps
Irish Radio Canada MP3 64 kbps
CKOF "FM 104.7 Outaouais" Gatineau, QC actualités, news MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Ottawa, ON blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Ottawa KiSS 105.3 FM (CISSFM) pop AAC+ 47 kbps
CJRO-FM 107.7 Carlsbad Springs, ON community radio, radio communautaire AAC 128 kbps
Ottawa Live 885 (CLIVFM) alternative, alternative rock AAC 145 kbps
CHEZ-FM 106.1 "Chez 106" Ottawa, ON mainstream rock, rogers media AAC+ 47 kbps
CKDJ "AIR-AM 1700" Algonquin College-Ottawa, ON campus radio, contemporary hits AAC+ 96 kbps
CJFO 94.5 "Unique FM" Ottawa, ON MP3 128 kbps
CIDG-FM "Rebel Rock101.7" Ottawa, ON classic rock, mainstream rock AAC+ 57 kbps
CIWW CityNews Ottawa news, sport AAC+ 47 kbps
CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (MP3 Stream) campus radio, student radio MP3 128 kbps
Labgate Hitwave Rewind old hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
CHUO-FM 89.1 University of Ottawa, ON community radio, student radio MP3 128 kbps
CKCU The Mighty 93.1 college radio MP3 256 kbps
Ottawa CHEZ 106.1 (CHEZFM) hard rock, metal AAC+ 47 kbps
CKCU FM 93.1 alternative, college radio MP3 256 kbps
CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (AAC Stream) campus radio, student radio AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Ottawa-Gatineau) Ottawa, ON radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CJET-FM Country 92.3 UNKNOWN
CILV-FM 88.5 "Live Eighty Eight Five" - Ottawa, ON alternative rock, stingray network AAC 130 kbps
106.1 CHEZ mainstream rock, rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKCU 93.1 FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Denholm

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fairbairn House

Libraries in Denholm

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Poltimore0.0
Bibliotheque Rupert0.0
Wakefield Library0.0

Gas Stations in Denholm

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Francis Fuels

Ski Resorts Near Denholm

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Pakenham Ski Hill 0.0 $0
Camp Fortune 0.0 $0
Mont Cascades Ski 0.0 $0
Sommet Edelweiss 0.0 $0
Centre Vorlage 0.0 $0
Mont Ste. Marie 0.0 $0

Airports Near Denholm

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportYOWLarge Airport
Ottawa / Carp AirportMedium Airport
Ottawa / Gatineau AirportYNDMedium Airport
Ottawa / Rockcliffe AirportYROMedium Airport
1669 Diamondview Road Private StripSmall Airport
1797 Diamondview Road Private StripSmall Airport
Arnprior AirportSmall Airport
Carleton Place AirportSmall Airport
Cedar Hill AerodromeSmall Airport
CheneySmall Airport
Devereaux Rd Farm StripSmall Airport
Django FieldSmall Airport
Flint FieldSmall Airport
Fumerton FieldSmall Airport
Grey's Creek Private AirstripSmall Airport
Indian Creek FieldSmall Airport
Kars / Rideau Valley Air ParkSmall Airport
Kenmore AerodromeSmall Airport
Maniwaki AirportYMWSmall Airport
Navan Bearbrook AirportSmall Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)Small Airport
Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field)Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun AerodromeSmall Airport
Parti FieldSmall Airport
Pendleton AirportSmall Airport
Pontiac AirparkSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Denholm

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Poltimore

Churches & Religious Organizations in Denholm

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
Saint Andrew's United Church
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Denholm

What is the population of Denholm?

Denholm has a population of 546 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 68.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45% female and 55.1% male.

Is Denholm expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Denholm safe?

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

What is the weather like in Denholm?

Denholm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Denholm?

Denholm has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $704. There are 17 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 49 minutes, and 25.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Denholm?

The median home value in Denholm is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $850. The homeownership rate is 74.6%.

How are the schools in Denholm?

4.0% of adults in Denholm hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Denholm?

The average commute in Denholm is 49 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.5% of workers drive alone to work, 7.5% use public transit, and 25.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Denholm?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Denholm is 100% White. 28.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 66.1% speak Spanish.

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