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Dolus-d'Oléron, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Dolus-d'Oléron is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,114. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,114 Population 199/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,743 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,743 median income, 14.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $628/mo rent

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About Dolus-d'Oléron

Dolus-d'Oléron

Dolus-d'Oléron is a commune on the Isle of Oléron in the Charente-Maritime department, southwestern France. The area is mostly residential, with a village-style main street with a church and small complex of amenities including a large supermarket, petrol station, DIY shop and some other retail. At the coast is Vert Bois woods and Vert Bois beach.

People

Population3,114
Density199/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,743
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,600
Rent$628
Housing Units1,246
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population3,114
Population Density199 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates45.9167°, -1.2667°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (792 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,743

About Dolus-d'Oléron

Dolus-d'Oléron is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,114. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Dolus-d'Oléron is $24,743, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 187 business establishments.

Income: Dolus-d'Oléron vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,743
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)187

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dolus-d'Oléron is $125,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,246 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,246

Property Tax

Climate in Dolus-d'Oléron

Dolus-d'Oléron 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
Dolus-d'Oléron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates45.9167°N, 1.2667°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

236 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 4 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 89 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 53 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 94 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 137 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 74 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 13 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 72 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 12 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 13 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 64 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 95 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 142 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 85 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 146 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 145 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 96 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 47 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 16 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 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) 2.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in

Dolus-d'Oléron has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Dolus-d'Oléron

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Maternelle
École Élémentaire Maurice Renard
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Radio Stations near Dolus-d'Oléron

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dolus-d'Oléron

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du Port des Salines
Écomusée L'huître et son environnement
La cabane des Claires
La Cité de l'Huître
La Halle aux Vivres
Le Bunker de La Rochelle
Maison du Québec
Maison éco-paysanne de Grand-Village-Plage
Musée Africain
Musée de l'Île d'Oléron
Musée de la Nacre
Musée de la sardine
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Nouveau Monde
Musée du Phare de Chassiron
Musée du Vélo
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée Maritime
Musée Maritime La Rochelle
Musée Napoléon
Musee Régional de Fouras
Musée Rochelais d'Histoire Protestante
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
The farmer's house

Libraries in Dolus-d'Oléron

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Clavette0.0
Bibliothèque de Excelia0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Laurent de la prée0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque sonore0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bliothèque Municipale0.0
Culture et bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Islamic0.0
Médi@tlantique0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque à la Plage0.0
Médiathèque d'agglomération Michel-Crépeau0.0
Médiathèque de l'Estran0.0
Médiathèque de Laleu-La Pallice0.0
Médiathèque de Mireuil0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron0.0
Médiathèque de Villeneuve0.0
Médiathèque Dest-Denis0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque Henri Moreau0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Abri du Marin0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dolus-d'Oléron

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle aux Poissons
Halle de la Bouillerie
L'entrepot
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché Central
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché d'Arvert
Marché de Boyard
Marché de La Pallice
Marché de Ronce-les-Bains
Marché de Victorine
Marché Municipal de La-Brée-les-Bains
Open market

Hotels in Dolus-d'Oléron

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Grand Large

Theatres in Dolus-d'Oléron

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre d'ardoises

Zoos in Dolus-d'Oléron

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Marais aux Oiseaux
Parc Myocastors

Veterinaries in Dolus-d'Oléron

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12996466550
FR #1366177569

Gas Stations in Dolus-d'Oléron

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Hyper

Shopping Malls in Dolus-d'Oléron

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial la Jarrie

Breweries in Dolus-d'Oléron

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières de Ré
La Beun'aise
La Brasserie de l’Île d’Aix
Science Infuse

Stadiums & Teams in Dolus-d'Oléron

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dolus-d'Oléron

30 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 Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon 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 Dolus-d'Oléron

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dolus-d'Oléron

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-André

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 Dolus-d'Oléron

What is the population of Dolus-d'Oléron?

Dolus-d'Oléron has a population of 3,114 residents and is located in France. The population density is 199 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles.

Is Dolus-d'Oléron expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,743, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dolus-d'Oléron?

Dolus-d'Oléron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches.

How is the job market in Dolus-d'Oléron?

The job market in Dolus-d'Oléron faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 187 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dolus-d'Oléron?

The median home value in Dolus-d'Oléron is $125,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628.

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