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La Fère, France

Hauts-de-France · France

La Fère is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,880. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,880 Population 1,108/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$17,507 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$17,507 median income, 30.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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About La Fère

La Fère

La Fère is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in France. It was once famous for its military school (1720), one the oldest commissioned for instructing ordnance officers.

People

Population2,880
Density1,108/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$17,507
Unemployment30.4%
Poverty38.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Housing Units1,152
Rent Burden32.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population2,880
Population Density1,108 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates49.6629°, 3.3663°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (992 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$17,507

About La Fère

La Fère is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,880. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Fère is $17,507, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 30.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 173 business establishments.

Income: La Fère vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$17,507
77% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment30.4%
744% above France avg
Poverty Rate38.0%
206% above France avg
Establishments (County)173

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Fère is $101,400, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $507 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,152 total housing units in the city. 32.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,400
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$507
56% below France avg
Rent Burden32.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,152

Property Tax

La Fère experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Coordinates49.6629°N, 3.3663°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 99 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 84 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 82 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 138 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 84 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 55 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 90 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 102 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 90 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 96 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 85 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 134 km
Jul 19, 2004 1 km W of Haltinne, Belgium M2.8 149 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 83 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 83 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 104 km
Jul 12, 2008 1 km NW of Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium M2.7 140 km
Apr 30, 2002 0 km SSE of Waudrez, Belgium M2.7 100 km
Jul 22, 1994 1 km WSW of Proven, Belgium M2.7 145 km
Jan 31, 2003 2 km SSE of Loverval, Belgium M2.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in

La Fère has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in La Fère

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cours Clovis
École secondaire privée hors contrat cours Clovis
Lycée professionnel Jean Monnet
École élémentaire Jean Mermoz
École primaire Jean Moulin
Collège Marie de Luxembourg
École maternelle du centre
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Radio Stations near La Fère

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio puisaleine oldies, pop MP3 320 kbps

Museums in La Fère

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier de l'abeille de Chavignon
Espace Saint-Jacques
La Forge de Désiré Dequin
La maison de Marie-Jeanne
Musée Antoine Lécuyer
Musée de la résistance et de la déportation
Musée du Vermandois
Musée franco-américain du château de Blérancourt
Musée Jeanne d'Aboville
Musée Motobécane
Musée municipal
Village des Métiers d'Antan & Musée Motobécane

Libraries in La Fère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque et médiathèque de Jussy0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Suzanne Martinet0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Montreuil0.0
Espace Marceline0.0
Hôtel Joly de Bammeville0.0
La maison des Aulnes0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Espace Voltaire0.0
Médiathèque d'Alaincourt0.0
Médiathèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
Société académique de Saint-Quentin0.0

Farmers Markets in La Fère

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anciennes Halles municipales
Marché aux poissons
Marché Couvert
Place Léon Lhérondelle

Cafes in La Fère

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Saint-Jacques

Castles in La Fère

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Fère

Train Stations in La Fère

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Fère

Gas Stations in La Fère

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Banks in La Fère

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
SG

Breweries in La Fère

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'écol aux Mousses

Stadiums & Teams in La Fère

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Fère

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Brochot AerodromeSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Thierry-Belleau AirfieldSmall Airport
Compiègne Margny AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbeny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Épernay Plivot AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Meaux-Esbly AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosloy AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Soissons-Courmelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Taillefontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Fère

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Fère

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Fère

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Montain

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 Fère

What is the population of La Fère?

La Fère has a population of 2,880 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,108 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

Is La Fère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,507, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,400 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $507 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Fère?

La Fère has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Fère?

The job market in La Fère faces challenges, with unemployment at 30.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 173 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Fère?

The median home value in La Fère is $101,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $507.

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