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Wickham, QC

Quebec

Wickham is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,587. Residents earn $75,500 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,587 Population 68/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $39,680 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$670 Median Rent 10.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $75,500
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.6%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,587
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$39,680
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.7%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$670
Ownership75.5%
Housing Units1,040
Rent Burden10.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+21.0%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Wickham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wickham receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Wickham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wickham is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wickham is $220,000, 22% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wickham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches, including 15.9 inches of snow.

Wickham has a population of 2,587 with a density of 68 people per square mile, spread across 38.1 square miles. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1% of residents, while 97.1% speak Spanish.

Population

2,587
Total Population
68
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
38.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Wickham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.1%
625% above US avg
Other Languages 1.9%

Social Characteristics

Wickham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wickham is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,680. The average weekly wage is $763, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 80 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 14.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Wickham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,500
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,680
Avg Weekly Wage$763

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Wickham is $220,000, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 75.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,040 total housing units in the city. 10.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,000
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg
Rent Burden10.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.5%
Owner-Occupied75.5%
Renter-Occupied24.5%
Housing Units1,040

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, Wickham receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Wickham 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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Wickham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area38.1 sq mi (98.6 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates45.7595°N, 72.5001°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 143 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 141 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 60 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 138 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 81 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 37 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 138 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 101 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 124 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 135 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 107 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 28 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 143 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 92 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 147 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 72 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 80 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 107 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 84 km
May 31, 2007 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada M3.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.4 in

Wickham has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 12°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
83% below US avg
High School+21.0%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density68/sq mi
Total Area38.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

Schools in Wickham

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Jean
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Radio Stations near Wickham

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Wickham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée national de la photographie

Libraries in Wickham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie-Doyon0.0
Bibliothèque Joseph-Charles-Saint-Amant0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Acton Vale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil0.0
Bibliothèque St-Valerien0.0
Centre communautaire Saint-Charles - Pavillon Jean-Coutu0.0
Édifice Francine Ruest-Jutras0.0

Farmers Markets in Wickham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public de Drummodnville

Gas Stations in Wickham

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dépaneur Crevier
EKO
Station Wickham

Banks in Wickham

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Golf Courses in Wickham

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de golf Hériot
Club de golf Monty

Breweries in Wickham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Le BockAle

Stadiums & Teams in Wickham

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Wickham

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 $0
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 $0
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 $0
Mont Orford 0.0 $0

Airports Near Wickham

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Farnham AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Mansonville AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu/Messier AirportSmall Airport
Rougemont AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport
Weller AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wickham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Wickham

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wickham

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paroisse Sacré-Coeur-de-Jésus (Wickham)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wickham

What is the population of Wickham?

Wickham has a population of 2,587 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 38.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.2 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.8% male.

Is Wickham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $75,500, 0% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $220,000 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Wickham safe?

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

What is the weather like in Wickham?

Wickham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wickham?

The job market in Wickham is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $763. There are 80 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 14.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Wickham?

The median home value in Wickham is $220,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $670. The homeownership rate is 75.5%.

How are the schools in Wickham?

5.6% of adults in Wickham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Wickham?

The average commute in Wickham is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Wickham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wickham is 98.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 1% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.1% speak Spanish.

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