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La Couarde-sur-Mer, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

La Couarde-sur-Mer is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,272. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,272 Population 271/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,981 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,981 median income, 11.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

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About La Couarde-sur-Mer

La Couarde-sur-Mer

La Couarde-sur-Mer is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. It is situated on the Île de Ré.

People

Population1,272
Density271/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$29,981
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$753
Housing Units509
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,272
Population Density271 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates46.1942°, -1.4262°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,981

About La Couarde-sur-Mer

La Couarde-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,272. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Couarde-sur-Mer is $29,981, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (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 76 business establishments.

Income: La Couarde-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,981
60% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Couarde-sur-Mer is $150,600, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $753 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 509 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 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,600
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$753
35% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units509

Property Tax

Climate in La Couarde-sur-Mer

La Couarde-sur-Mer 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
La Couarde-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates46.1942°N, 1.4262°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

286 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 31 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 65 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 54 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 125 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 105 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 51 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 33 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 31 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 58 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 27 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 74 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 60 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 53 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 148 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 124 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 7 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 26 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 114 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 71 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in

La Couarde-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in La Couarde-sur-Mer

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire La Couarde
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Radio Stations near La Couarde-sur-Mer

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in La Couarde-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du Marais Salant
Maison de Clemenceau
Maison du Fier
Musée de la sardine
Musée du Phare de Chassiron
Musée du Phare des Baleines
Musée du Platin
Musée Ernest Cognacq

Libraries in La Couarde-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AC Bibliothèque de Loix0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Baleine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bilbliothèque0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Islamic0.0
Médi@tlantique0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Angles0.0
Médiathèque de Laleu-La Pallice0.0
Médiathèque de Longeville0.0
Médiathèque de Mireuil0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard0.0
Médiathèque Dest-Denis0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Le Goéland0.0

Farmers Markets in La Couarde-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de Boyard
Marché de La Pallice
Marché du Mail
Marché médiéval
Marché Municipal de La-Brée-les-Bains
Marché Ouvert de Bois Plage

Hotels in La Couarde-sur-Mer

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel le vieux Gréement
Le Mail Plage

Cinemas in La Couarde-sur-Mer

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Maline

Theatres in La Couarde-sur-Mer

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Maline

Theme Parks in La Couarde-sur-Mer

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrousel Park

Banks in La Couarde-sur-Mer

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel Océan

Breweries in La Couarde-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières de Ré
La Barbette

Stadiums & Teams in La Couarde-sur-Mer

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Airports Near La Couarde-sur-Mer

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Couarde-sur-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Couarde-sur-Mer

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Couarde-sur-Mer

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation

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 Couarde-sur-Mer

What is the population of La Couarde-sur-Mer?

La Couarde-sur-Mer has a population of 1,272 residents and is located in France. The population density is 271 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.

Is La Couarde-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,981, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,600 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $753 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 La Couarde-sur-Mer?

La Couarde-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in La Couarde-sur-Mer?

The job market in La Couarde-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 76 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Couarde-sur-Mer?

The median home value in La Couarde-sur-Mer is $150,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $753.

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