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La Fontenelle, France

Brittany · France

La Fontenelle is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 567. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
567 Population 158/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,896 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,896 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$99,400 home value, $497/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population567
Density158/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,896
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$99,400
Rent$497
Housing Units227
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population567
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates48.4669°, -1.5032°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$22,896

About La Fontenelle

La Fontenelle is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 567. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Fontenelle is $22,896, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: La Fontenelle vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,896
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Fontenelle is $99,400, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $497 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 227 total housing units in the city. 27.4% 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$99,400
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$497
57% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units227

Property Tax

La Fontenelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates48.4669°N, 1.5032°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 133 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 131 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 86 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 145 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 140 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 137 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 101 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 60 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 89 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 145 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 64 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 65 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 92 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 46 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 119 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 115 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 141 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 147 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 147 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in

La Fontenelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near La Fontenelle

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio La Belle Aventure chanson française, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
CanalB independent music MP3
Canal B MP3
France Bleu Armorique MP3 128 kbps
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps
Fréquence Hit classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rennes MP3 128 kbps
Radio Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps

Museums in La Fontenelle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéoscope
Ecomusée de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel
Logis Tiphaine-de-Raguenel
Maison des Polders
Maison des produits du terroir et de la gastronomie
Maison du sabot
Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Avranches
Musée de l'outil et des métiers du bois
Musée historique
Musée Maritime
Scriptorial

Libraries in La Fontenelle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de La Fontenelle0.0
Bibliothèque de Marcillé-Raoul0.0
Bibliothèque de Noyal-sous-Bazouges0.0
Bibliothèque de St Médard sur Ille0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Le Pressoir0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
La Grange0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Les Pontènes0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bazouges-la-Pérouse0.0
Médiathèque de Maen Roch0.0
Médiathèque de Montours0.0
Médiathèque de Pleine-Fougères0.0
Médiathèque de Poilley0.0
Médiathèque de Romagné0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Georges de Chesné0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Jean sur Couesnon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Marc sur Couesnon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Sauveur des Landes0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Germain-en-Coglès0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire-des-Landes0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marc-le-Blanc0.0
Médiathèque de Tremblay0.0
Médiathèque de Vendel0.0

Farmers Markets in La Fontenelle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Grains

Breweries in La Fontenelle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Brittany's
Brasserie de la Baie
Brasserie de la Paumell
Drao
Ferme-brasserie Drao

Airports Near La Fontenelle

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall Airport
Dinan-Trélivan AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Queneleuc AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Fontenelle

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Samson

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 Fontenelle

What is the population of La Fontenelle?

La Fontenelle has a population of 567 residents and is located in France. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

Is La Fontenelle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,896, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,400 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $497 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 La Fontenelle?

La Fontenelle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Fontenelle?

The job market in La Fontenelle faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Fontenelle?

The median home value in La Fontenelle is $99,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $497.

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