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Archiac, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Archiac is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 817. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
817 Population 472/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,047 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,047 median income, 15.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $524/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population817
Density472/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,047
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,800
Rent$524
Housing Units327
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Population817
Population Density472 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates45.5225°, -0.3016°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation51.4 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$23,047

About Archiac

Archiac is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 817. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Archiac is $23,047, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Archiac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,047
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.7%
336% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Archiac is $104,800, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $524 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 327 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,800
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$524
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units327

Property Tax

Archiac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 264 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 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates45.5225°N, 0.3016°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above France avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 90 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 140 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 84 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 22 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 128 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 99 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 98 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 112 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 96 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 105 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 142 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 57 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 138 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 115 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 103 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 121 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 80 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 42 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 89 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Archiac has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 44°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Archiac

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Arlette Guirado
École primaire
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Archiac

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Attitude MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zaï Zaï alternative rock, chill MP3 128 kbps
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Bide&Musique MP3 128 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Archiac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien musée municipal de la Céramique
La Maison de l'Énergie
Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs
Maison des Gabarriers
Maison natale de François Mitterand
Micro-Folie
Micro-Folie
Micro-Folie
Moulin de chez Bret
Musée Artisanal et Rural
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée de la Pêche aux Engins et aux Filets
Musée des Bujoliers
Musée des savoir-faire du Cognac;Espace Découverte
Paléosite Saint Césaire
Parc des Expositions de Cognac
Rémy Martin

Libraries in Archiac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Breuil (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Pérignac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Soubran0.0
Espace du prieuré (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Les Amis du Livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Haute-Saintonge0.0
mediathéque de La Chapelle des Pots0.0
Médiathèque Ernest Labrousse0.0
Médiathèque La Kinkaïri0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Senillou0.0

Farmers Markets in Archiac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles
Le Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de plein vent
Marché de Saint-Jacques
Marché du Tambourinour
Marché plein air
Marché plein air
Marché plein vent
Place des Halles
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Champ de Foire
Ruche Cognac
Ruche de Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

Gas Stations in Archiac

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact

Banks in Archiac

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Archiac

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City-Coaching

Breweries in Archiac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Big Hop
Brasserie des Gabariers
Brasserie Jukebox
Garvoul
La Goule
Petr'hops

Stadiums & Teams in Archiac

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Archiac

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-TouretteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-GrandeSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalais AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pillac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Archiac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Archiac

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Eugène
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Palais
Église Saint-Pierre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Archiac

What is the population of Archiac?

Archiac has a population of 817 residents and is located in France. The population density is 472 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

Is Archiac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,047, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,800 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $524 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Archiac?

Archiac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches.

How is the job market in Archiac?

The job market in Archiac faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Archiac?

The median home value in Archiac is $104,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $524.

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