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La Capelle, France

Hauts-de-France · France

La Capelle is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,107. Elevation: 735 ft (224 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,107 Population 312/sq mi density
735 ft Elevation 224 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,185 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,185 median income, 19.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $519/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,107
Density312/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,185
Unemployment19.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$519
Housing Units843
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Population2,107
Population Density312 / sq mi
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Coordinates49.9775°, 3.9179°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$20,185

About La Capelle

La Capelle is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,107. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Capelle is $20,185, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.8% (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 126 business establishments.

Income: La Capelle vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,185
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.8%
450% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Capelle is $103,800, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $519 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 843 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,800
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$519
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units843

Property Tax

La Capelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates49.9775°N, 3.9179°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above France avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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 56 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 31 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 30 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 140 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 87 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 128 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 36 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 51 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 140 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 99 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 87 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 109 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 145 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 45 km
Mar 30, 1995 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium M3.0 141 km
Jan 4, 2002 1 km SSW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.0 142 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 32 km
Mar 31, 2007 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium M3.0 141 km
Mar 27, 1991 4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium M3.0 139 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Wettest

La Capelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (2.3").

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Schools in La Capelle

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée du Sacré-Coeur - - - -
Collège Pierre Sellier - - - -
École primaire - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
Institution du Sacré Cœur - - - -
Maison familiale rurale - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Capelle

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTBF Viva+ (BE) - MP3
Mélodie FM (BE) - MP3 160 kbps
CN'O - AAC+ 96 kbps
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3

Museums in La Capelle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois
B721 - Trieux du Cheneau
Écomusée de l'Avesnois
Maison du bocage
Musée Alfred Desmasure
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de la Thiérache
Musée de la vie rurale et forestière
Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers
Musée des Bois Jolis
Musée des Temps Barbares
Musée Monseigneur Pigneau de Behaine
MusVerre

Libraries in La Capelle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothéque de Glageon0.0
Le 360.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque Antoons Krings0.0
Médiathèque Marc Blancpain0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0

Farmers Markets in La Capelle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aux Saveurs Pays’Zannes
Marché Couvert

Cafes in La Capelle

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tabac presse Piette

Monuments in La Capelle

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument de la Pierre d'Haudroy

Gas Stations in La Capelle

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #4690807540

Banks in La Capelle

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in La Capelle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Thiérache
Brasserie Forest
La Fraternelle

Airports Near La Capelle

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield-Small Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Cerfontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield-Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Rethel-Perthes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in La Capelle

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Capelle

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Capelle

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Chapelle Sainte-Grimonie
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Sainte-Grimonie

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 La Capelle

What is the population of La Capelle?

La Capelle has a population of 2,107 residents and is located in France. The population density is 312 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is La Capelle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,185, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,800 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Capelle?

La Capelle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Capelle?

The job market in La Capelle faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 126 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Capelle?

The median home value in La Capelle is $103,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $519.

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