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La Mothe-Saint-Héray, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

La Mothe-Saint-Héray is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,860. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,860 Population 323/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,302 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,302 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $476/mo rent

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About La Mothe-Saint-Héray

La Mothe-Saint-Héray is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.

People

Population1,860
Density323/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,302
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,200
Rent$476
Housing Units744
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population1,860
Population Density323 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates46.3609°, -0.1132°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,302

About La Mothe-Saint-Héray

La Mothe-Saint-Héray is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,860. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Mothe-Saint-Héray is $22,302, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (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 112 business establishments.

Income: La Mothe-Saint-Héray vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,302
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)112

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Mothe-Saint-Héray is $95,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $476 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 744 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$476
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units744

Property Tax

La Mothe-Saint-Héray enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates46.3609°N, 0.1132°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

352 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 M5.2 104 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 76 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 50 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 116 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 73 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 113 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 91 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 103 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 113 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 111 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 53 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 113 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 67 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 82 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 54 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 45 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 93 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 117 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 70 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
February 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest

La Mothe-Saint-Héray has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire François Dallet
Collège de l'Orangerie
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Radio Stations near La Mothe-Saint-Héray

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bide&Musique MP3 128 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison du Patrimoine
Micro-Folie
Mines d'argent des rois francs
Musée Cantonal
Musée de Rauranum
Musée des Tumulus de Bougon
Musée du Poitou Protestant
Musée du Sous-Officier
Musée du Vitrail
Musée Monet-Goyon
Tumulus de Bougon

Libraries in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aqua Libris - Médiathèque inter-communale0.0
Bibliiothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Pacher0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Espace Huguette et James CHAUVET0.0
Espace livre0.0
Maison Xavier Bernard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque La Fabrik0.0
salle Romane0.0

Farmers Markets in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
Marché "Les Halles"
Marché aux Veaux
Marché de la Fabrik
Marché de la ville

Theatres in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théatre Populaire Poitevin

Castles in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Villedieu-de-Comblé
Orangerie
Restes de l'ancien château

Gas Stations in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact

Banks in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Val de Sèvre
La Brasserie Pelboise

Airports Near La Mothe-Saint-Héray

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Lémeré AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Mothe-Saint-Héray

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Héray
Église Saint-Martin
Temple
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France

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 Mothe-Saint-Héray

What is the population of La Mothe-Saint-Héray?

La Mothe-Saint-Héray has a population of 1,860 residents and is located in France. The population density is 323 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is La Mothe-Saint-Héray expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,302, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $476 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 Mothe-Saint-Héray?

La Mothe-Saint-Héray enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Mothe-Saint-Héray?

The job market in La Mothe-Saint-Héray faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 112 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Mothe-Saint-Héray?

The median home value in La Mothe-Saint-Héray is $95,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $476.

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