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Esse, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Esse is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 512. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
512 Population 70/sq mi density
715 ft Elevation 218 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,259 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,259 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $453/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population512
Density70/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,259
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$90,600
Rent$453
Housing Units205
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Population512
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates46.0317°, 0.7207°
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$22,259

About Esse

Esse is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 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 Esse is $22,259, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Esse vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,259
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Esse is $90,600, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $453 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 205 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.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,600
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$453
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units205

Property Tax

Esse 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 715 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

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates46.0317°N, 0.7207°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

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 114 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 116 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 146 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 126 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 143 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 146 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 117 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 125 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 141 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 73 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 45 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 61 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 137 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 68 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 146 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 124 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 145 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 99 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 65 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 176 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

Esse 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 Esse

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire François Tisseuil
Cours Aliénor d'Aquitaine
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Radio Stations near Esse

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Esse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
École communale
Espace Météorite Paul Pellas - Maison de la réserve
Four à Pain
Halle
Le Grenier
Maison Chabatz d’Entrar
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Départemental d'Art Contemporain
Musée des Los Rejauvits

Libraries in Esse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoine de Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque de Confolens0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Chabanais0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Moussac0.0

Farmers Markets in Esse

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

Breweries in Esse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Bel Air
The Ginger Cat Brewery

Airports Near Esse

43 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Esse

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Esse
Lesterps

Treatment Centers in Esse

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SSR Nord
SSR Sud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esse

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Esse

What is the population of Esse?

Esse has a population of 512 residents and is located in France. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

Is Esse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,259, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $453 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 Esse?

Esse 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 Esse?

The job market in Esse faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Esse?

The median home value in Esse is $90,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $453.

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