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Hiers, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Hiers is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 593. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
593 Population 49/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,652 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,652 median income, 14.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $596/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population593
Density49/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,652
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,200
Rent$596
Housing Units237
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population593
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates45.8498°, -1.0752°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$23,652

About Hiers

Hiers is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 593. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Hiers is $23,652, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Hiers vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,652
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hiers is $119,200, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $596 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 237 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,200
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$596
49% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units237

Property Tax

Climate in Hiers

Hiers 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
Hiers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates45.8498°N, 1.0752°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

232 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 20 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 94 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 49 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 79 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 79 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 29 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 29 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 27 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 73 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 125 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 65 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 92 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 98 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 134 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 149 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 50 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 52 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 23 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 81 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.3 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) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Hiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Hiers

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Samuel de Champlain
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Radio Stations near Hiers

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Hiers

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Trizay
Corderie Royale
École de médecine navale - Musée
Écomusée du Port des Salines
Écomusée L'huître et son environnement
L'Hermione, La Frégate de la liberté
La cabane des Claires
La Cité de l'Huître
La Halle aux Vivres
Le conservatoire du bégonia
Lingot d'Art 1876
Maison de Pierre Loti
Maison des Douanes
Maison du Québec
Maison éco-paysanne de Grand-Village-Plage
Musée Africain
Musée automobie de Ciré-d'Aunis
Musée d'Archéologie Vieille Paroisse
Musée d'art et d'histoire - Hôtel Hèbre de Saint-Clément
Musée de l'Aéronautique Navale
Musée de l'Île d'Oléron
Musée de la Nacre
Musée de Royan
Musée du Vélo
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée Napoléon
Musée National de la Marine
Musee Régional de Fouras
Museum of old shops
The farmer's house

Libraries in Hiers

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À livre ouvert0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Médis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Laurent de la prée0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vaux-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Nicole Liot0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Échillais0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron0.0
Médiathèque de Soubise0.0
Médiathèque Émile Gaboriau0.0
Médiathèque Érik Orsenna0.0
Médiathèque Henri Moreau0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Abri du Marin0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle0.0
Public library0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0
Thoulire0.0

Farmers Markets in Hiers

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle aux Poissons
Halle de la Bouillerie
Halles
La Ferme des Quatre Ânes
Les Halles
Les Halles
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 Ronce-les-Bains
Marché de Saujon
Marché du Parc
Open market

Cafes in Hiers

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Antiquaire

Castles in Hiers

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citadelle de Brouage

Breweries in Hiers

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BOC 17
Brasserie des 3 Phares
Brasseurs Cueilleurs
La Brasserie de l’Île d’Aix

Stadiums & Teams in Hiers

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Airports Near Hiers

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy 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 Hiers

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale Hiers-Brouage

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hiers

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Hilaire
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 Hiers

What is the population of Hiers?

Hiers has a population of 593 residents and is located in France. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.

Is Hiers expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,652, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,200 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hiers?

Hiers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

How is the job market in Hiers?

The job market in Hiers faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hiers?

The median home value in Hiers is $119,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $596.

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