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Chaulnes, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Chaulnes is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,957. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,957 Population 599/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,412 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$20,412 median income, 19.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $599/mo rent

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People

Population1,957
Density599/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$20,412
Unemployment19.7%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$119,800
Rent$599
Housing Units783
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population1,957
Population Density599 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates49.8170°, 2.8006°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (930 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Chaulnes

Chaulnes is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,957. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chaulnes is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 117 business establishments.

Income: Chaulnes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,412
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.7%
447% above France avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above France avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chaulnes is $119,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $599 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 783 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$599
48% below France avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units783

Property Tax

Chaulnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density599/sq mi
Coordinates49.8170°N, 2.8006°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.3 108 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 107 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 114 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 110 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 137 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 111 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 101 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 19 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 137 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 97 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 143 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 63 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 148 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 77 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 103 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 110 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 124 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 112 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 108 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Chaulnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Chaulnes

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle les Pervenches - - - -
Collège Aristide Briand - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chaulnes

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
OpenSkyRadio - MP3 192 kbps
radio puisaleine oldies, pop MP3 320 kbps
Happyness Radio Amiens 2000s, chansons françaises MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Chaulnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historial de la Grande Guerre
La Maison du circuit des chars & la Bataille du Matz
Musée Alfred Danicourt
Musée de l'Épopée de l'Industrie et de l'Aéronautique
Musée des Abris Somme 1916
Musée du Noyonnais
Musée Jean Calvin
Museum of the Great War
Narrow gauge railway museum
Port of Britain
South African Delville Wood Commemorative Museum
South African War Memorial Visitor's Centre
Thiepval Memorial Visitors Centre

Libraries in Chaulnes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Le Zèbre0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Chaulnes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert

Train Stations in Chaulnes

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chaulnes
TGV Haute-Picardie

Gas Stations in Chaulnes

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Airports Near Chaulnes

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield-Medium Airport
Creil Air BaseCSFMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Compiègne Margny Airfield-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Lœuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Montdidier Airfield-Small Airport
Mosloy Airfield-Small Airport
Mouy Airfield-Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield-Small Airport
Persan-Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield-Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chaulnes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chaulnes

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Sainte-Famille
Église Saint-Aignan
Église Saint-Didier
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Marcel
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Rémy
Église Saint-Vaast
Église Saint-Vaast
Église Saint-Vaast

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 Chaulnes

What is the population of Chaulnes?

Chaulnes has a population of 1,957 residents and is located in France. The population density is 599 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Chaulnes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,412, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $599 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Chaulnes?

Chaulnes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chaulnes?

The job market in Chaulnes faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chaulnes?

The median home value in Chaulnes is $119,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $599.

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