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Cappelle-la-Grande, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Cappelle-la-Grande is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 8,293. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,293 Population 3,227/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,356 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,356 median income, 16.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $625/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,293
Density3,227/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,356
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$625
Housing Units3,317
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population8,293
Population Density3,227 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates50.9998°, 2.3585°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.7 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$22,356

About Cappelle-la-Grande

Cappelle-la-Grande is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 8,293. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cappelle-la-Grande is $22,356, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 498 business establishments.

Income: Cappelle-la-Grande vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,356
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.6%
361% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)498

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cappelle-la-Grande is $125,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,317 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,317

Property Tax

Cappelle-la-Grande experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density3,227/sq mi
Coordinates50.9998°N, 2.3585°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above France avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 95 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 123 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 74 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 56 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 80 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 99 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 73 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 140 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 84 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 57 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 97 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 119 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 146 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 72 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 147 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 39 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 132 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 29 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 108 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 53 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Cappelle-la-Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Cappelle-la-Grande

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Pasteur
École maternelle Pasteur
École élémentaire Joliot-Curie
Collège Maxence Van Der Meersch
École maternelle du Crayhof
École élémentaire du Crayhof
Groupe scolaire Jean Jaurès
École primaire Pasteur
École maternelle Joliot-Curie
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Radio Stations near Cappelle-la-Grande

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Addictive 50s (GB) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cappelle-la-Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aquarium Municipal
Cabour WOII
Centre Interprétation Art et Culture
Dunkirk Museum 1940 Dynamo Operation
Fort des Dunes
Fort des Dunes
Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France
Halle aux Sucres - Learning center - CNFPT INSET - AGUR - centre de la mémoire
LAAC, Lieu d'art et d'action contemporaine
Maison de l'Islandais
Maison de la Bataille
Maison des Archers
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Maison du Westhoek - Office de tourisme
Musée de la mine, de la sidérurgie et de la minéralogie
Musée Départemental de Flandre
Musée des Gigottos Automates
Musée des Pompes
Musée du Dessin et de l'Estampe originale
Musée du Mont-de-Piété
Musée du sauvetage
Musée Guillaume de Rubrouck
Musée Jeanne Devos
Musée Maritime et Portuaire
Palais de l'Univers et des Sciences

Libraries in Cappelle-la-Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Atrium0.0
B!B0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Célestin Freinet0.0
Bibliothèque de Cappelle-la-Grande0.0
Bibliothèque de Malo-les-Bains0.0
Bibliothèque de Petite-Synthe0.0
Bibliothèque de Rosendaël0.0
Bibliothèque des Sables0.0
Bibliothèque Émile Verhaeren0.0
Bibliothèque Éva Coulier0.0
Bibliothèque Léonce Baron0.0
Bibliothèque Les Mûriers0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque Michel Butor0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire (BULCO)0.0
Bibliothèque Yves Renoir0.0
Centre de ressources - Halle documentaire0.0
Espace culturel Jean-Paul Bataille0.0
Gemeentelijke bibliotheek De Panne0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Uxem0.0
Médiathèque de Buysscheure0.0
Médiathèque de Gravelines0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Duquesne0.0
Médiathèque Le Petit Prince0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite-Brébant0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cappelle-la-Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Glaces & Gauffres
Marché
Marché de Dunkerque
Marché de l'Europe
Marché de Malo
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Steewoorde

Hotels in Cappelle-la-Grande

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Campanile Dunkerque Est Armbouts-Cappel
Hôtel du Lac Dunkerque
Hôtel Première Classe Dunkerque Est Armbouts-Cappel

Cafes in Cappelle-la-Grande

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Saint-Michel

Dentists in Cappelle-la-Grande

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #13249797591

Veterinaries in Cappelle-la-Grande

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire du Planétarium

Gas Stations in Cappelle-la-Grande

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Banks in Cappelle-la-Grande

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Cappelle-la-Grande

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #13261067743
Hyper Fitness

Breweries in Cappelle-la-Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbaye de Clairmarais
Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre
Brasserie des Enfants de Jean-Bart
Brasserie des Quatre-Écluses
Brasserie Osseus
Brasserie Thiriez

Stadiums & Teams in Cappelle-la-Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cappelle-la-Grande

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cappelle-la-Grande

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence postale communale de Cappelle-la-Grande

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cappelle-la-Grande

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-François d'Assise
Église Saint-Joseph

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 Cappelle-la-Grande

What is the population of Cappelle-la-Grande?

Cappelle-la-Grande has a population of 8,293 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,227 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

Is Cappelle-la-Grande expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,356, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cappelle-la-Grande?

Cappelle-la-Grande has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cappelle-la-Grande?

The job market in Cappelle-la-Grande faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 498 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cappelle-la-Grande?

The median home value in Cappelle-la-Grande is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $625.

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