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La Ferrière-Bochard, France

Normandy · France

La Ferrière-Bochard is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 625. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
625 Population 43/sq mi density
515 ft Elevation 157 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,408 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,408 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $419/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population625
Density43/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,408
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$419
Housing Units250
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Population625
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Coordinates48.4126°, -0.0343°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (925 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$24,408

About La Ferrière-Bochard

La Ferrière-Bochard is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 625. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Ferrière-Bochard is $24,408, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (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 38 business establishments.

Income: La Ferrière-Bochard vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,408
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Ferrière-Bochard is $83,800, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $419 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 250 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 3.4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,800
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$419
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units250

Property Tax

Climate in La Ferrière-Bochard

La Ferrière-Bochard has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 746 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.4° 74.4
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.8° / 8.7° 57.2
Mar 7.7°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12° 53.1
Apr 10°C / 50°F 4.9° / 15.2° 49.9
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.6° 61.3
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22° 52.7
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 51.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 50.7
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 10.1° / 20.9° 57.2
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 7.8° / 16° 73.4
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.8° 76.9
Dec 5°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.8° 87.9
La Ferrière-Bochard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates48.4126°N, 0.0343°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 129 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 123 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 147 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 107 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 61 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 139 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 127 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 139 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 126 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 94 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 101 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 57 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 136 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 143 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 143 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 95 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 125 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 132 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 108 km
Jan 31, 1994 2 km NNE of Chemillé-Melay, France M3.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

La Ferrière-Bochard has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in La Ferrière-Bochard

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire des sources
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Radio Stations near La Ferrière-Bochard

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Maine MP3 128 kbps
Pistache La Radio adult contemporary, pop AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Pulse MP3 320 kbps

Museums in La Ferrière-Bochard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auberge des Soeurs Moisy
École du Grez
Le pot au lait
Maison de la famille Martin
Maison du Parc et du Géoparc Normandie-Maine
Musée de la broderie au point de Beauvais
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle

Libraries in La Ferrière-Bochard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Olympe-de-Gouges0.0
Centre de Ressources et d'Initiatives Locales0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aveline0.0
Médiathèque Camille Bardou0.0
Médiathèque de Courteille0.0
Médiathèque de Perseigne0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de Villaines-la-Juhel0.0
Médiathèque la Tannerie0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ferrière-Bochard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles
Marché de Sillé-le-Guillaume
Place de la Poôté

Castles in La Ferrière-Bochard

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Ferrière

Breweries in La Ferrière-Bochard

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cousin
Le Bercail

Stadiums & Teams in La Ferrière-Bochard

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Ferrière-Bochard

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Aérodrome de MonhoudouSmall Airport
Alençon-Valframbert AirfieldSmall Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées AirfieldSmall Airport
Argentan AirfieldSmall Airport
Assé le Riboul AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr AirfieldSmall Airport
Bernay-Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ-Romet AirfieldSmall Airport
Commerveil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré AirfieldSmall Airport
La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
La Rogerie AirfieldSmall Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Oisseau Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Piacé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierre Wadier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouvres AirfieldSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Ferrière-Bochard

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Ferrière-Bochard

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église 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 La Ferrière-Bochard

What is the population of La Ferrière-Bochard?

La Ferrière-Bochard has a population of 625 residents and is located in France. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles.

Is La Ferrière-Bochard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,408, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $419 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Ferrière-Bochard?

La Ferrière-Bochard has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Ferrière-Bochard?

The unemployment rate in La Ferrière-Bochard is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Ferrière-Bochard?

The median home value in La Ferrière-Bochard is $83,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $419.

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