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Avesnes-sur-Helpe, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Avesnes-sur-Helpe is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 7. Elevation: 545 ft (166 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
7 Population 1/sq mi density
545 ft Elevation 166 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$17,010 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$17,010 median income, 38.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $486/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7
Density1/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$17,010
Unemployment38.4%
Poverty38.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$97,200
Rent$486
Housing Units3
Rent Burden32.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Population7
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Coordinates50.1237°, 3.9257°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$17,010

About Avesnes-sur-Helpe

Avesnes-sur-Helpe is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 7. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet (166 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Avesnes-sur-Helpe is $17,010, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 38.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%.

Income: Avesnes-sur-Helpe vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$17,010
77% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment38.4%
967% above France avg
Poverty Rate38.0%
206% above France avg
Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Avesnes-sur-Helpe is $97,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $486 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3 total housing units in the city. 32.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$486
58% below France avg
Rent Burden32.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3

Property Tax

Avesnes-sur-Helpe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates50.1237°N, 3.9257°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above France avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 40 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 20 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 23 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 134 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 73 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 120 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 20 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 35 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 131 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 106 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 143 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 78 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 149 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 29 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 102 km
Mar 31, 2007 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium M3.0 134 km
Mar 30, 1995 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium M3.0 132 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 23 km
Jan 4, 2002 1 km SSW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.0 137 km
Mar 27, 1991 4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium M3.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Avesnes-sur-Helpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée privé Sainte-Thérèse
Collège Sainte-Thérèse
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc-Fénelon
École primaire Pierre Duez RPI 15
Collège et lycée Sainte-Thérèse
École primaire Rue des Prés
Groupe scolaire Verdun - Les Lutins
École primaire Cayeux
Lycée polyvalent Jessé de Forest
Maison Familiale Rurale d'Avesnes-sur-Helpe
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Radio Stations near Avesnes-sur-Helpe

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTBF Viva+ (BE) MP3
Mélodie FM (BE) MP3 160 kbps
CN'O AAC+ 96 kbps
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3
ULTRASON (BE) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois
B721 - Trieux du Cheneau
Écomusée de l'Avesnois
Maison du bocage
Maison Verhaeren
Musée Alfred Desmasure
Musée archéologique
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de la Cour des Potiers
Musée de la mémoire verrière
Musée de la vie rurale et forestière
Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers
Musée des Bois Jolis
Musée du Corps de Garde
Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue
Musée Henri Boez
Musée Monseigneur Pigneau de Behaine
MusVerre

Libraries in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles0.0
Bibliothèque de Bavay0.0
Bibliothéque de Glageon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale0.0
Le 360.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque Antoons Krings0.0
Médiathèque Marc Blancpain0.0
Médiathèque Médi@Nice0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0

Farmers Markets in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aux Saveurs Pays’Zannes
Halle Gourmande Maubeuge
Marché Couvert
Terre de Sens Bermeries

Hotels in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Les Paturelles

Cafes in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Rotonde

Cinemas in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Cameo

Monuments in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument à Leo Lagrange de Felix Del Marle

Veterinaries in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #13742965198

Train Stations in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avesnes-sur-Helpe

Gas Stations in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Esso Express

Banks in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit du Nord
La Banque Postale

Breweries in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre
Brasserie Au baron
Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus"
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de Thiérache
Brasserie du Gros-Chêne
Brasserie Forest
Brasserie Theillier
La Fraternelle

Airports Near Avesnes-sur-Helpe

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbeny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste d'Avesnes-sur-Helpe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Avesnes-sur-Helpe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Avesnes-sur-Helpe

What is the population of Avesnes-sur-Helpe?

Avesnes-sur-Helpe has a population of 7 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Avesnes-sur-Helpe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,010, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $486 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Avesnes-sur-Helpe?

Avesnes-sur-Helpe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Avesnes-sur-Helpe?

The job market in Avesnes-sur-Helpe faces challenges, with unemployment at 38.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Avesnes-sur-Helpe?

The median home value in Avesnes-sur-Helpe is $97,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $486.

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