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La Francheville, France

Grand Est · France

La Francheville is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,587. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,587 Population 606/sq mi density
528 ft Elevation 161 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,553 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,553 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent

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About La Francheville

La Francheville

La Francheville is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France. It lies on the river Vence.

People

Population1,587
Density606/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,553
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$102,000
Rent$510
Housing Units635
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population1,587
Population Density606 / sq mi
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Coordinates49.7292°, 4.7127°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,553

About La Francheville

La Francheville is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,587. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Francheville is $25,553, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (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 95 business establishments.

Income: La Francheville vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,553
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Francheville is $102,000, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $510 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 635 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,000
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$510
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units635

Property Tax

La Francheville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density606/sq mi
Coordinates49.7292°N, 4.7127°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 147 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 102 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 66 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 131 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 145 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 108 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 56 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 148 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 101 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 147 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 149 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 110 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 147 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 81 km
Feb 28, 2001 2 km W of Losheim, Germany M3.4 146 km
Mar 10, 2001 0 km WNW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.4 149 km
Jul 22, 2002 1 km NNE of La Calamine, Belgium M3.3 145 km
Dec 20, 2000 1 km N of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.2 150 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 120 km
Aug 17, 2007 3 km NNW of Merzig, Germany M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Wettest

La Francheville has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in La Francheville

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École maternelle
Collège Léo Lagrange
École des Capucines
École maternelle des Colibris
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Radio Stations near La Francheville

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
CK Bleu (BE) classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps

Museums in La Francheville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aux Saveurs des Ardennes
Centre de la Chasse et de la Nature
La Maison des Ailleurs
La maison espagnole
Maison de l'Ardoise
Musée Arthur Rimbaud
Musée de l'Ardenne
Musée de la Bataille de Mai-Juin 40
Musée de la bataille de Rocroy et de la Guerre de Trente Ans
Musée de la forêt
Musée de la Métallurgie
Musée des deux guerres mondiales de Chagny
Musée des mineraux et fossiles
Musée du linge
Musée du vieux Nouzonville
Musée Marceau Gilles
Relais de Poste aux chevaux de Launois sur Vence

Libraries in La Francheville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Ronde Couture0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Centre de Documentation de l'Institut International de la Marionnette0.0
Espace Culturel Gaston Robert0.0
Mediatheque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Mendès-France0.0
Médiathèque Porte Neuve0.0
Médiathèque Voyelles0.0

Farmers Markets in La Francheville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de l'Hôtel de ville
Marché de la Ronde Couture
Marché des producteurs de Pays
Marché des producteurs de Pays

Hotels in La Francheville

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enzo Hôtels
Hôtel Campanile
Hôtel Premiere Classe Charleville-Mézières

Castles in La Francheville

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Saint-Marceau

Gas Stations in La Francheville

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Relais Total Bayard

Shopping Malls in La Francheville

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial La Croisette
TATI Grand Parc

Breweries in La Francheville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de Monthermé
Brasserie Frédéric Gillet
Brasserie Invictus
La Petite Brasserie Ardennaise

Stadiums & Teams in La Francheville

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Francheville

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauclair AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtisols les Houches AirfieldSmall Airport
Épernay Plivot AirfieldSmall Airport
Jehonville Air BaseSmall Airport
La Croix du Garçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Maillen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Marville Montmédy AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims-Prunay AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hubert Air BaseSmall Airport
Saint Hubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Sédan Douzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Servon-Melzicourt AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Francheville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Francheville

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Francheville

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Thomas

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 Francheville

What is the population of La Francheville?

La Francheville has a population of 1,587 residents and is located in France. The population density is 606 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

Is La Francheville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,553, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Francheville?

La Francheville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

How is the job market in La Francheville?

The job market in La Francheville faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Francheville?

The median home value in La Francheville is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.

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