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Confolens, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Confolens is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,104. Elevation: 466 ft (142 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,104 Population 424/sq mi density
466 ft Elevation 142 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,712 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,712 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $443/mo rent

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About Confolens

Confolens

Confolens is a commune in southwestern France. It is one of the two sub-prefectures of the Charente department. Confolens is the administrative center of a largely rural district, which has seen the development of tourism in recent years. On 1 January 2016, the former commune Saint-Germain-de-Confolens was merged into Confolens.

People

Population3,104
Density424/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,712
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$88,600
Rent$443
Housing Units1,242
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Population3,104
Population Density424 / sq mi
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Coordinates46.0131°, 0.6720°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (844 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,712

About Confolens

Confolens is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,104. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet (142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Confolens is $22,712, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (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 186 business establishments.

Income: Confolens vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,712
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above France avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above France avg
Establishments (County)186

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Confolens is $88,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $443 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,242 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,600
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$443
62% below France avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,242

Property Tax

Confolens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density424/sq mi
Coordinates46.0131°N, 0.6720°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 148 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 110 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 112 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 143 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 123 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 119 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 144 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 139 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 70 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 122 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 46 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 57 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 134 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 142 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 65 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 144 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 127 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 100 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 69 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Confolens has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Confolens

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Clairefontaine - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée Emile Roux - - - -
Chantefleur Kindergarten School - - - -
Collège Noël-Noël - - - -
Pierre and Marie Curie Primary School - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Émile Roux - - - -
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Radio Stations near Confolens

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Confolens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Météorite Paul Pellas - Maison de la réserve
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Départemental d'Art Contemporain
Musée des Los Rejauvits

Libraries in Confolens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque de Montemboeuf0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoine de Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque de Confolens0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Chabanais0.0

Farmers Markets in Confolens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boutique Le Comptoir des Lions
Dépôt Le Comptoir des Lions
Dépôt Le Comptoir des Lions
Les halles
Marché

Hotels in Confolens

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Émeraude

Cafes in Confolens

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Gare
Le Mustang

Cinemas in Confolens

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Capitole

Castles in Confolens

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Villevert

Dentists in Confolens

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #12145645799

Veterinaries in Confolens

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Capvéto

Gas Stations in Confolens

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Intermarché
Intermarché Super

Banks in Confolens

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Populaire
LCL
LCL

Gyms in Confolens

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Conf'forme sports

Breweries in Confolens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Ginger Cat Brewery

Airports Near Confolens

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Argentine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien-Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield-Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield-Small Airport
Augignac Airfield-Small Airport
Availles Limouzine Airfield-Small Airport
Azat le Ris Airfield-Small Airport
Bataillou Airfield-Small Airport
Bellac Airfield-Small Airport
Berneuil Airfield-Small Airport
Brettes Airfield-Small Airport
Brigueil le Chantre Airfield-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Champ rose Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hautefaye Airfield-Small Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Broue Airfield-Small Airport
Le Blanc Airfield-Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Libarderie Blond Airfield-Small Airport
Montmorillon Airfield-Small Airport
Pillac Airfield-Small Airport
Piste du Tartou-Small Airport
Prissac Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs Airfield-Small Airport
Tieleman Aviation Airfield-Small Airport
Troches-Pompadour Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Confolens

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Confolens

Treatment Centers in Confolens

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SSR Nord
SSR Sud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Confolens

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne chapelle du Saint-Esprit
Église Saint-Barthélémy
Église Saint-Maxime

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 Confolens

What is the population of Confolens?

Confolens has a population of 3,104 residents and is located in France. The population density is 424 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

Is Confolens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,712, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $443 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Confolens?

Confolens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

How is the job market in Confolens?

The job market in Confolens faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 186 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Confolens?

The median home value in Confolens is $88,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $443.

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