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Drummond/North Elmsley, ON
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Drummond/North Elmsley is a small city in Ontario with a population of 8,183. Residents earn $98,000 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Drummond/North Elmsley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Drummond/North Elmsley a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Drummond/North Elmsley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Drummond/North Elmsley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Drummond/North Elmsley is $98,000, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Drummond/North Elmsley is $460,000, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x 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
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Drummond/North Elmsley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches, including 13.1 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Drummond/North Elmsley vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Drummond/North Elmsley vs U.S. Average
Income: Drummond/North Elmsley vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $98,000 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,800 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,054 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 254 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $460,000 |
| 63% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 93.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.7% |
| Housing Units | 3,285 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Drummond/North Elmsley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 141.2 sq mi (365.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9569°N, 76.2103°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in |
Drummond/North Elmsley has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 13°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 29.8% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Total Area | 141.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Schools in Drummond/North Elmsley
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond Central School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Drummond/North Elmsley
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFTX-FM 96.5 "BPM Sports" Gatineau, QC | bpm sports, sports | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Ottawa KiSS 105.3 FM (CISSFM) | pop | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKOF "FM 104.7 Outaouais" Gatineau, QC | actualités, news | MP3 | |
| CKBY "92.3 Country" Smith Falls, ON | country | UNKNOWN | |
| CJET-FM "City News 101.1" Smith Falls, ON | format change, news | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKDJ "AIR-AM 1700" Algonquin College-Ottawa, ON | campus radio, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Labgate Hitwave Rewind | old hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 CJHR | classic country, country | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Drummond/North Elmsley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives Lanark | ||||
| Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum | ||||
| Lanark & District Museum | ||||
| Lanark Museum | ||||
| McMartin House | ||||
| Middleville & District Museum | ||||
| Musée Inga-Va | ||||
| Perth Museum | ||||
| Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario |
Libraries in Drummond/North Elmsley
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Place Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elizabethtown Kitley Public Library - Toledo Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanark Highlands Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Perth & District Union Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rideau Lakes Public Library - South Elmsley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Smith Falls Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Drummond/North Elmsley
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Place Farmer's Market | |||||
| Perth Farmers Market |
Gas Stations in Drummond/North Elmsley
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Drummond/North Elmsley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Degrees Brewing Company | ||||
| Ashton Brewing Co. | ||||
| Braumeister Brewing Co. | ||||
| Bridge Masters Brewing Company | ||||
| Perth Brewery | ||||
| Stalwart Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Drummond/North Elmsley
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabogie Peaks | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Drummond/North Elmsley
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | Large Airport |
| Kingston Norman Rogers Airport | YGK | Medium Airport |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | OGS | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | YND | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | YRO | Medium Airport |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | YSH | Medium Airport |
| 1669 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| 1797 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Arnprior Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baker Valley Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport | XBR | Small Airport |
| Bruce McPhail Memorial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Burritts Rapids Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Camden East / Varty Lake Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Camden East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Carleton Place Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cedar Hill Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Devereaux Rd Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Django Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flint Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fumerton Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gananoque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grey's Creek Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hicks Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kingston / Riverland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lavant Private Field | — | Small Airport |
| Maxson Airfield | AXB | Small Airport |
| Merrickville Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Newburgh - R.S. (Bob) Clapp Memorial Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ompah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Parti Field | — | Small Airport |
| Pontiac Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Portland / Red Neck Air Force Field | — | Small Airport |
| Selby - Howard's Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Smiths Falls Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tomvale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Westport / Rideau Lakes Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Drummond/North Elmsley
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Perth Seventh-Day Adventist Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Drummond/North Elmsley
What is the population of Drummond/North Elmsley?
Drummond/North Elmsley has a population of 8,183 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 141.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.8% male.
Is Drummond/North Elmsley expensive to live in?
The median household income is $98,000, 30% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $460,000 (63% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Drummond/North Elmsley safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Drummond/North Elmsley receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Drummond/North Elmsley?
Drummond/North Elmsley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Drummond/North Elmsley?
The unemployment rate in Drummond/North Elmsley is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,054. There are 254 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 26.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Drummond/North Elmsley?
The median home value in Drummond/North Elmsley is $460,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,050. The homeownership rate is 93.5%.
How are the schools in Drummond/North Elmsley?
12.1% of adults in Drummond/North Elmsley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Drummond/North Elmsley?
The average commute in Drummond/North Elmsley is 28 minutes. 86% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Drummond/North Elmsley?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Drummond/North Elmsley is 98.1% White, 0.6% Asian. 93.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.2% speak Spanish.