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Hélesmes, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Hélesmes is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,856. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,856 Population 536/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,505 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,505 median income, 9.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $644/mo rent

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About Hélesmes

Hélesmes

Hélesmes is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.

People

Population1,856
Density536/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,505
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$128,800
Rent$644
Housing Units742
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population1,856
Population Density536 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates50.3704°, 3.3592°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$24,505

About Hélesmes

Hélesmes is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,856. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Hélesmes is $24,505, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (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 111 business establishments.

Income: Hélesmes vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,505
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)111

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hélesmes is $128,800, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $644 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 742 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 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,800
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$644
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units742

Property Tax

Climate in Hélesmes

Hélesmes has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.5° 57.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.9° / 7.6° 50.7
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 3.8° / 11.2° 52.4
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6° / 15.1° 45.8
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.4° 62.2
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.2° 63.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 69.3
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.7° 68.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.3° / 20.2° 57.7
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 63.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.3° 73.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 75.6
Hélesmes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density536/sq mi
Coordinates50.3704°N, 3.3592°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 40 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 60 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 112 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 69 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 91 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 150 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 110 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 46 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 92 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 31 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 125 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 136 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 98 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 29 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 127 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 42 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 131 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 150 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 65 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Hélesmes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Hélesmes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Justin Guiot - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hélesmes

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galaxie New Wave - MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 - MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio - MP3 224 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
Galaxie Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Canal FM - MP3 128 kbps
Métropole FM - AAC+ 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
radio qui chifel (BE) - MP3 256 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE) - MP3 320 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
KL85 (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) - MP3
ONIB Disco (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM - MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy - MP3 224 kbps
CN'O - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hélesmes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Hôtel de Ville d'Antoing
Arkéos
Cambrai Tank 1917
Carré Janson
Centre de la Marionnette
Centre Historique Minier de Lewarde
Collection des arts décoratifs
Dubuisson Beerstorium
Éco-Musée de Neuville-Saint-Rémy
Galerie Henri Casterman
Historial amandinois
La Maison Louise De Bettignies
Mahy Mobiles
Maison de la colombophilie et du patrimoine local
Maison de la Nature
Maison de Notre Histoire
Maison du Canal
Maison du Patrimoine de Proville
Mine de Wallers-Arenberg
Musée Archéologique Arkeos
Musée d'archéologie
Musée d'Histoire Militaire
Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium
Musée d'Ostrevant
Musée de Cambrai
Musée de la bataille de l'Escaut
Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires
Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts textiles
Musée de la Tour Abbatiale
Musée de la Vie Rurale
Musée des 18 Jours
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry
Musée Diocésain d'Art Sacré
Musée du Folklore et des Imaginaires
Musée militaire de Cambrai
Musée municipal d'histoire locale
Musée Municipal de Denain
Musée Théophile Jouglet
Museum of coal mine history
Trésor de la Cathédrale

Libraries in Hélesmes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BAIU0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Achille Dupuis0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Vezon0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Anstaing0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fenain0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Denis Diderot0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo0.0
Bibliothèque PMI0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de recherche mathématique (B2RM)0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de recherche mathématique (B2RM)0.0
BU du Mont Houy (Bât. Josquin des prés)0.0
CDI Lycée Charlotte Perriand0.0
Centre Culturel L'Odyssée0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Centre de documentation et de révision sciences de la terre0.0
Centre de documentation et de révision sciences de la terre0.0
Espace Culture Loisirs0.0
Espace Culturel Louis Aragon0.0
La P'tite Récré0.0
LILLIAD Learning Center Innovation0.0
Livre pour Tous0.0
Maison rurale - Bibliothèque0.0
Médiath'Aix0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque André Stil0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque communale Charles Deberghes0.0
Médiathèque d'Anzin0.0
Médiathèque de Bourghelles0.0
Médiathèque de Brillon0.0
Médiathèque de Cysoing0.0
Médiathèque de Fenain0.0
Médiathèque de Gruson0.0
Médiathèque de l'Escaut0.0
Médiathèque de Nomain0.0
Médiathèque de Rosult0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque Entre les lignes0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque de Lecelles0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Médiathèque La Malterie0.0
Médiathèque La Marque Page0.0
Médiathèque Le Quai0.0
Médiathèque Liberté0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Baudry0.0
Médiathèque Max-Pol Fouchet0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jean Piat0.0
Médiathèque Norbert Ségard0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Médiathèue de BIllon0.0
Siloé0.0
SUAIO Université de Lille Campus Cité Scientifique0.0
SUAIO Université de Lille Campus Cité Scientifique0.0

Farmers Markets in Hélesmes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle de Rosult
Marché alimentaire du Samedi
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert de Bachy
Marché couvert de Cambrai
Marché de Cambrai
Marché de Cysoing
Marché de Lezennes
Marché de Lezennes
Marché de Noël
Marché de Proville
Marche fruits & légumes et poissonnerie
Marché hebdomadaire en plein air
Marché hebdomadaire en plein air
Ô’Centr’Halle

Breweries in Hélesmes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Au-delà
Brasserie Brunehaut
Brasserie Caulier
Brasserie Cédille
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Solesmes
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie des Ambrumes
Brasserie des Sources
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie du Pavé
Brasserie Dubuisson
Brasserie La Choulette
Brasserie La Gueule de
Jag&Suk
La Bigote
La Brasserie à Vapeur
La Fabriqu' - Brasserie artisanale
Moulins d'Ascq
Moulins d'Ascq
Terre et Tradition

Stadiums & Teams in Hélesmes

TeamLeagueDivision
Decathlon Arena-Pierre Mauroy Stadium

Airports Near Hélesmes

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield-Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hélesmes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste d'Hélesmes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hélesmes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 Hélesmes

What is the population of Hélesmes?

Hélesmes has a population of 1,856 residents and is located in France. The population density is 536 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

Is Hélesmes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,505, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,800 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $644 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hélesmes?

Hélesmes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hélesmes?

The job market in Hélesmes faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 111 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hélesmes?

The median home value in Hélesmes is $128,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $644.

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