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L'Absie, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

L'Absie is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 949. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
949 Population 130/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,542 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,542 median income, 16.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$87,400 home value, $437/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population949
Density130/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,542
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$87,400
Rent$437
Housing Units380
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Population949
Population Density130 / sq mi
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates46.6324°, -0.5771°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$20,542

About L'Absie

L'Absie is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 949. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in L'Absie is $20,542, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.6% (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 57 business establishments.

Income: L'Absie vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,542
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.6%
361% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in L'Absie is $87,400, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $437 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 380 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,400
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$437
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units380

Property Tax

L'Absie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates46.6324°N, 0.5771°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above France avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

346 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 96 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 32 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 48 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 145 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 35 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 129 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 24 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 100 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 104 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 103 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 93 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 90 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 21 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 31 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 39 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 57 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 84 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 80 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 72 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in

L'Absie has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in L'Absie

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Élémentaire Publique du Moulin
Collège Public Raymond Migaud
École Maternelle Publique du Moulin
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Radio Stations near L'Absie

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO MP3 128 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior MP3 128 kbps

Museums in L'Absie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Minier de Faymoreau
La Tour Nivelle
Maison d'Aliénor
Manoir des Sciences de Réaumur
Musée de Bressuire
Musée de la charronnerie et de la tonnelerie
Musée Vendéen

Libraries in L'Absie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio'pom0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontaines0.0
Bibliothèque Henri et Maurice de La Pintière0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Clod’ Aria0.0
Espace culturel Gabrielle Cachignard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud0.0
Médiathèque Jim Dandurand0.0
Pages magiques0.0
Vendéthèque0.0

Farmers Markets in L'Absie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Étoffes
Halles
Les casiers fermiers
Les Halles
Marché couvert
Marché de la Fabrik
Marché de Secondigny
Marché des Saveurs
Marché hivernal de Moncoutant

Gas Stations in L'Absie

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact

Banks in L'Absie

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in L'Absie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bocage bières boisssons
Brouette
Ferme brasserie Louis et Marguerite
La Gabarde

Airports Near L'Absie

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in L'Absie

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
L'Absie

Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Absie

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Notre-Dame

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 L'Absie

What is the population of L'Absie?

L'Absie has a population of 949 residents and is located in France. The population density is 130 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

Is L'Absie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,542, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,400 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $437 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in L'Absie?

L'Absie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

How is the job market in L'Absie?

The job market in L'Absie faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in L'Absie?

The median home value in L'Absie is $87,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $437.

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