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Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,275. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,275 Population 684/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,274 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,274 median income, 15.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $605/mo rent

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About Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France. The commune was created in 1908 from part of Marennes. Bourcefranc-le-Chapus is a major oyster farming port. Fort Louvois is a fortification built by Vauban on the Chapus islet in front of the town.

People

Population3,275
Density684/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,274
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$121,000
Rent$605
Housing Units1,310
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population3,275
Population Density684 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates45.8500°, -1.1500°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$23,274

About Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,275. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus is $23,274, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 196 business establishments.

Income: Bourcefranc-le-Chapus vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,274
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.5%
331% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)196

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus is $121,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $605 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,310 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,000
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$605
48% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,310

Property Tax

Climate in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 5.7° / 9.7° 67.7
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 5.7° / 10° 47.9
Mar 10°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.5° 47.5
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 9.6° / 14.7° 53.4
May 15.2°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.8° 41.4
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 15.5° / 20.7° 35.5
Jul 19.9°C / 68°F 17.4° / 22.4° 38.6
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 17.7° / 22.7° 40.2
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 15.6° / 20.9° 60.0
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 13° / 17.7° 77.0
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 9.2° / 13.5° 94.1
Dec 8.5°C / 47°F 6.4° / 10.6° 81.2
Bourcefranc-le-Chapus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density684/sq mi
Coordinates45.8500°N, 1.1500°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 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 15 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 94 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 52 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 83 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 148 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 79 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 24 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 21 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 75 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 23 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 92 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 99 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 131 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 67 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 139 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 21 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 91 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 87 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 49 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée de la Mer et du Littoral
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Radio Stations near Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Trizay
Corderie Royale
École de médecine navale - Musée
Écomusée du Port des Salines
Écomusée L'huître et son environnement
L'Hermione, La Frégate de la liberté
La cabane des Claires
La Cité de l'Huître
La Halle aux Vivres
Le conservatoire du bégonia
Lingot d'Art 1876
Maison de Pierre Loti
Maison des Douanes
Maison du Québec
Maison éco-paysanne de Grand-Village-Plage
Musée Africain
Musée automobie de Ciré-d'Aunis
Musée d'Archéologie Vieille Paroisse
Musée d'art et d'histoire - Hôtel Hèbre de Saint-Clément
Musée de l'Aéronautique Navale
Musée de l'Île d'Oléron
Musée de la Nacre
Musée de Royan
Musée du Vélo
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée Napoléon
Musée National de la Marine
Musee Régional de Fouras
Museum of old shops
The farmer's house

Libraries in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À livre ouvert0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Médis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Laurent de la prée0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vaux-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bliothèque Municipale0.0
Médi@tlantique0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Échillais0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron0.0
Médiathèque de Soubise0.0
Médiathèque Dest-Denis0.0
Médiathèque Émile Gaboriau0.0
Médiathèque Érik Orsenna0.0
Médiathèque Henri Moreau0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Abri du Marin0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle0.0
Public library0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0
Thoulire0.0

Farmers Markets in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle
Halle aux Poissons
Halle de la Bouillerie
Halles
La Ferme des Quatre Ânes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché central
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
marché couvert
Marché d'Arvert
Marché de Boyard
Marché de Ronce-les-Bains
Marché de Saujon
Marché de Victorine
Marché du Parc
Marché Municipal de La-Brée-les-Bains
Open market

Hotels in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Terminus

Gas Stations in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc
TotalEnergies

Banks in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 3 Phares
La Brasserie de l’Île d’Aix

Stadiums & Teams in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

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Airports Near Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Louis

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 Bourcefranc-le-Chapus

What is the population of Bourcefranc-le-Chapus?

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus has a population of 3,275 residents and is located in France. The population density is 684 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Bourcefranc-le-Chapus expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,274, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $605 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus?

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

How is the job market in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus?

The job market in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 196 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus?

The median home value in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus is $121,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $605.

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