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Éperlecques, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Éperlecques is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,964. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,964 Population 300/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,306 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,306 median income, 9.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Éperlecques

Éperlecques

Éperlecques is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

People

Population2,964
Density300/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,306
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Housing Units1,186
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,964
Population Density300 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates50.8057°, 2.1521°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$23,306

About Éperlecques

Éperlecques is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,964. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Éperlecques is $23,306, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 178 business establishments.

Income: Éperlecques vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,306
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)178

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Éperlecques is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,186 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,186

Property Tax

Éperlecques experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates50.8057°N, 2.1521°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

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 86 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 128 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 94 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 30 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 95 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 75 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 75 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 142 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 77 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 31 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 73 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 123 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 127 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 69 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 124 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 29 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 136 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 54 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 83 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 123 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 - 46 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Éperlecques has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Éperlecques

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
Groupe scolaire de La Liette - - - -
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Radio Stations near Éperlecques

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
CHIC RADIO HITS - MP3 320 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Éperlecques

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aquarium Municipal
Archives municipales
Centre Interprétation Art et Culture
Dunkirk Museum 1940 Dynamo Operation
Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France
Halle aux Sucres - Learning center - CNFPT INSET - AGUR - centre de la mémoire
La Coupole
LAAC, Lieu d'art et d'action contemporaine
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison de l'Islandais
Maison de la Bataille
Maison des Archers
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée de la Mer
Musée de la mine, de la sidérurgie et de la minéralogie
Musée du Dessin et de l'Estampe originale
Musée du sauvetage
Musée Guillaume de Rubrouck
Musée Henri Dupuis
Musée Maritime et Portuaire
Palais de l'Univers et des Sciences
Saint-Joseph Village
Saint-Joseph Village au Marais de Guines

Libraries in Éperlecques

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Atrium0.0
B!B0.0
Bibiothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Célestin Freinet0.0
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audruicq0.0
Bibliothèque de Cappelle-la-Grande0.0
Bibliothèque de Malo-les-Bains0.0
Bibliothèque de Petite-Synthe0.0
Bibliothèque Émile Verhaeren0.0
Bibliothèque Éva Coulier0.0
Bibliothèque Léonce Baron0.0
Bibliothèque Les Mûriers0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire (BULCO)0.0
Centre de ressources - Halle documentaire0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Buysscheure0.0
Médiathèque de Gravelines0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo0.0
Médiathèque Le Petit Prince0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Public library0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Éperlecques

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Dunkerque
Marché de l'Europe
Marché de Malo
Marché de producteurs
Place d'Audruicq
Tuesday Morning

Cafes in Éperlecques

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Zodiaque

Breweries in Éperlecques

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbaye de Clairmarais
Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys
Brasserie des Quatre-Écluses
Brasserie du Funquet
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie Osseus
BrewBlock
La Brasserie Airoise

Stadiums & Teams in Éperlecques

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Éperlecques

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield-Medium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield-Small Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Éperlecques

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Éperlecques

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Neiges
Église Saint-Léger

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 Éperlecques

What is the population of Éperlecques?

Éperlecques has a population of 2,964 residents and is located in France. The population density is 300 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.

Is Éperlecques expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,306, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Éperlecques?

Éperlecques has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Éperlecques?

The job market in Éperlecques faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 178 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Éperlecques?

The median home value in Éperlecques is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563.

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