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La Roche-Chalais, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

La Roche-Chalais is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,780. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,780 Population 81/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,060 median income, 19.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $539/mo rent

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About La Roche-Chalais

La Roche-Chalais

La Roche-Chalais is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

People

Population2,780
Density81/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,060
Unemployment19.5%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$539
Housing Units1,112
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population2,780
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates45.1517°, 0.0080°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,217 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About La Roche-Chalais

La Roche-Chalais is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,780. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Roche-Chalais is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 167 business establishments.

Income: La Roche-Chalais vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,060
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.5%
442% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)167

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Roche-Chalais is $107,800, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $539 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,112 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,800
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$539
54% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,112

Property Tax

La Roche-Chalais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 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 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates45.1517°N, 0.0080°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above France avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 134 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 131 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 37 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 141 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 143 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 139 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 43 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 144 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 135 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 120 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 78 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 140 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 83 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 133 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 49 km
Jun 21, 2004 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France M3.3 98 km
Apr 18, 2005 5 km WNW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.3 140 km
Aug 29, 1995 France M3.3 113 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 47 km
Aug 13, 2005 1 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in

La Roche-Chalais has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in La Roche-Chalais

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École élémentaire EMILE BRUGNE
École primaire privée Sacré-Coeur
Collège privé Jeanne d'Arc
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Radio Stations near La Roche-Chalais

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Info MP3 128 kbps
France Inter UNKNOWN
Europe 1 aac, news AAC 128 kbps
RMC infos, news UNKNOWN
france info (lofi) info, lofi MP3 32 kbps
Radio Orient arabic music, islam MP3
Radio campus bordeaux blues, classique MP3 128 kbps
F. HITS AQUITAINE musique, pop AAC 96 kbps
Attitude MP3 192 kbps
France inter - La musique Inter UNKNOWN
Liberté FM hits, local news AAC+

Museums in La Roche-Chalais

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle du Carmel
Ecomusée du Libournais
Les Orgues de Montpon-Ménestérol
Musée des métiers et traditions populaires
Musée du Cognac du Vin
Musée du Pastel
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée Gallo-Romain
Musée Léonie Gardeau - Musée d'histoire locale d'Arts et de Traditions populaires

Libraries in La Roche-Chalais

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Geneviève Fauconnier0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Clérac0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Druon0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Condorcet0.0

Farmers Markets in La Roche-Chalais

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Foire de La Latiére
Fruits et Légumes
Halles Justin Luquot - Marché Couvert
Place de la mairie
Place des Halles
Place du Champ de Foire

Cinemas in La Roche-Chalais

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Le Club

Castles in La Roche-Chalais

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Valouze

Gas Stations in La Roche-Chalais

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Breweries in La Roche-Chalais

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dobla
La Nouge
Microbrasserie La Vagabonde

Stadiums & Teams in La Roche-Chalais

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Roche-Chalais

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-SaucatsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur LouyreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-TouretteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-GrandeSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Bazas Cazats AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains AirfieldSmall Airport
Campin AirfieldSmall Airport
Campsegret AirfieldSmall Airport
Castillonnès AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalais AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Château Vénus AirfieldSmall Airport
Fauillet AirfieldSmall Airport
Fourques AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
La Réole Floudes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lamourache Nord AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Lévignac de Guyenne AirfieldSmall Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac AirfieldSmall Airport
Marmande – Virazeil AirfieldSmall Airport
MIROND'AILES AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncouche AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pillac AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Pressignac Vicq RebeyrotteSmall Airport
Saint Aignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean de Duras AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Julien AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Roche-Chalais

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Roche-Chalais

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Roche-Chalais

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

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 Roche-Chalais

What is the population of La Roche-Chalais?

La Roche-Chalais has a population of 2,780 residents and is located in France. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 34.5 square miles.

Is La Roche-Chalais expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,060, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,800 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $539 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Roche-Chalais?

La Roche-Chalais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Roche-Chalais?

The job market in La Roche-Chalais faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 167 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Roche-Chalais?

The median home value in La Roche-Chalais is $107,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $539.

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