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Shawville, QC

Quebec

Shawville is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,668. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,668 Population 803/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $44,100 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$735 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $735/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $735
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.0%
53% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,668
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$44,100
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty19.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$735
Ownership61.3%
Housing Units750
Rent Burden14.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation531 ft (162 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Shawville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shawville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Shawville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shawville is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shawville is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x 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

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shawville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches, including 12.2 inches of snow.

Shawville has a population of 1,668 with a density of 803 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.5% female and 46.9% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 82.3% of residents, while 14.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,668
Total Population
2021 Census
803
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Shawville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.3%
5% above US avg
Spanish 14.1%
5% above US avg
Other Languages 3.6%

Social Characteristics

Shawville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shawville is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,100 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $848, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 52 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 19.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Shawville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,100
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above US avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Shawville is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 61.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 750 total housing units in the city. 14.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$735
37% below US avg
Rent Burden14.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.3%
Owner-Occupied61.3%
Renter-Occupied38.7%
Housing Units750

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, Shawville receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Shawville 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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Shawville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average10°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density803/sq mi
Coordinates45.6001°N, 76.4827°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 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 84 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 20 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 119 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 121 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 116 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 127 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 134 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 100 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 128 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 82 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 97 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 149 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 146 km
Aug 30, 1993 14 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 146 km
Feb 26, 1998 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada M3.7 53 km
Mar 19, 2025 17 km W of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 140 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.6 20 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 76 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.6 145 km
Jan 16, 2013 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada M3.5 96 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 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.4 in

Shawville has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.9% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 76% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+28.9%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density803/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Schools in Shawville

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pontiac High School
Dr. S. E. McDowell Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Shawville

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Valley Heritage Radio MP3 128 kbps
Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 CJHR classic country, country MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Shawville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armstrong Heritage Farm
Arnprior & District Museum
McDougall Mill Museum
NHA NHL Birthplace Museum
Pontiac Museum

Libraries in Shawville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arnprior Public Library0.0
Renfrew Public Library0.0
Shawville-Clarendon Library0.0

Cafes in Shawville

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Art Brulant

Clinics in Shawville

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC de Shawville

Dentists in Shawville

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Groupe santé dentaire

Veterinaries in Shawville

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire du Pontiac

Gas Stations in Shawville

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bean's Service Station
Esso

Banks in Shawville

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Bank
RBC Royal Bank

Breweries in Shawville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauwerk Hoffman
Farmgate Cider

Ski Resorts Near Shawville

8 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
Mont Chilly 0.0 $0
Mont Ste. Marie 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shawville

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa / Carp AirportMedium Airport
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) AirportYSHMedium Airport
1669 Diamondview Road Private StripSmall Airport
1797 Diamondview Road Private StripSmall Airport
Arnprior AirportSmall Airport
Bruce McPhail Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Burritts Rapids Private StripSmall Airport
Carleton Place AirportSmall Airport
Cedar Hill AerodromeSmall Airport
Django FieldSmall Airport
Flint FieldSmall Airport
Fumerton FieldSmall Airport
Lavant Private FieldSmall Airport
Maniwaki AirportYMWSmall Airport
Matawatchan AerodromeSmall Airport
Merrickville Private StripSmall Airport
Ompah AirportSmall Airport
Parti FieldSmall Airport
Pontiac AirparkSmall Airport
Smiths Falls Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tomvale AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shawville

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Austin United Church
Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle
Grace Community Bible Church
New Hope Christian Fellowship
St. Paul's Anglican Church
United Church of Canada
Zion United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shawville

What is the population of Shawville?

Shawville has a population of 1,668 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 803 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.5% female and 46.9% male.

Is Shawville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Shawville safe?

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

What is the weather like in Shawville?

Shawville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches, with 12.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shawville?

The unemployment rate in Shawville is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 52 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 19.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Shawville?

The median home value in Shawville is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $735. The homeownership rate is 61.3%.

How are the schools in Shawville?

5.8% of adults in Shawville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.9% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Shawville?

The average commute in Shawville is 29 minutes. 76% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Shawville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Shawville is 97.7% White, 1% Black or African American. 82.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 14.1% speak Spanish.

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