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Herm, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 🇫🇷 France

Herm is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 853. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
853 Population 42/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,406 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,406 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$695/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $26,406
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $695
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population853
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,406
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home ValueN/A
Rent$695
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population853
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates43.8074°, -1.1445°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,230 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,406
Median Age42.3 years

Is Herm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Herm receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Herm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Herm is $26,406, 65% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $695 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Herm enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Herm has a population of 853 with a density of 42 people per square mile, spread across 20.1 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

853
Total Population
42
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
20.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Herm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Herm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Herm is $26,406, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Herm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,406
65% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $695 (40% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$695
40% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Herm, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Herm vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Herm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates43.8074°N, 1.1445°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Herm has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F — from 45°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (2.2").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density42/sq mi
Total Area20.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Herm

What is the population of Herm?

Herm has a population of 853 residents and is located in France. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 20.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Herm expensive to live in?

Herm is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 73.7 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $26,406, 65% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

What is the weather like in Herm?

Herm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

How is the job market in Herm?

The job market in Herm faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.1% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Herm?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $695.

How are the schools in Herm?

31.7% of adults in Herm hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Herm?

The obesity rate in Herm is 9.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 33.4% of adults are smokers. 87.0% are physically inactive. 18.0% of residents report depression.

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