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Clairfontaine, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Clairfontaine is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 539. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
539 Population 101/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,391 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,391 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, $522/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population539
Density101/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,391
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,400
Rent$522
Housing Units216
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Population539
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Coordinates49.9833°, 3.9904°
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$25,391

About Clairfontaine

Clairfontaine is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 539. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 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 Clairfontaine is $25,391, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Clairfontaine vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,391
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Clairfontaine is $104,400, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $522 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 216 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 4.1x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,400
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$522
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units216

Property Tax

Clairfontaine 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 722 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

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates49.9833°N, 3.9904°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above France avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 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 56 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 28 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 25 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 135 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 83 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 124 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 35 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 51 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 135 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 105 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 91 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 105 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 44 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 150 km
Apr 21, 1993 0 km NE of Stavelot, Belgium M3.0 146 km
Mar 30, 1995 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium M3.0 136 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 28 km
Jan 4, 2002 1 km SSW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.0 137 km
Mar 31, 2007 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium M3.0 136 km
Mar 27, 1991 4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium M3.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Clairfontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Clairfontaine

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maison familiale rurale de Beauregard
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Radio Stations near Clairfontaine

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTBF Viva+ (BE) MP3
Mixx FM Charleroi (BE) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emotion MP3 128 kbps
La Cible (BE) 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio (BE) charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO (BE) MP3 128 kbps
Mélodie FM (BE) MP3 160 kbps
CN'O AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Quartz (BE) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre (BE) 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3

Museums in Clairfontaine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois
B721 - Trieux du Cheneau
Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN)
Écomusée de l'Avesnois
Espace Nature
Maison du bocage
Musée 40-44 - Lieutenant Cook
Musée Alfred Desmasure
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de la Thiérache
Musée de la vie rurale et forestière
Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers
Musée des Bois Jolis
Musée des Temps Barbares
Musée Jean Mermoz
Musée Monseigneur Pigneau de Behaine
MusVerre

Libraries in Clairfontaine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothéque de Glageon0.0
Le 360.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoons Krings0.0
Médiathèque Marc Blancpain0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0
Point Virgule0.0

Farmers Markets in Clairfontaine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aux Saveurs Pays’Zannes

Cafes in Clairfontaine

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais de l'Ost

Breweries in Clairfontaine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Thiérache
Brasserie Forest
La Fraternelle

Airports Near Clairfontaine

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight 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
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Soissons-Courmelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Clairfontaine

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Clairfontaine

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Denis
Église Sainte-Ursule

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 Clairfontaine

What is the population of Clairfontaine?

Clairfontaine has a population of 539 residents and is located in France. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is Clairfontaine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,391, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,400 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $522 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Clairfontaine?

Clairfontaine 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 Clairfontaine?

The unemployment rate in Clairfontaine is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Clairfontaine?

The median home value in Clairfontaine is $104,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $522.

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