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La Roche-Posay, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

La Roche-Posay is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,553. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,553 Population 114/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,144 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,144 median income, 10.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $585/mo rent

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About La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.

People

Population1,553
Density114/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,144
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$585
Housing Units621
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population1,553
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates46.7865°, 0.8122°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (702 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,144

About La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,553. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Roche-Posay is $23,144, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (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 93 business establishments.

Income: La Roche-Posay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,144
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Roche-Posay is $117,000, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $585 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 621 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,000
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$585
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units621

Property Tax

La Roche-Posay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates46.7865°N, 0.8122°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 138 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 134 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 142 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 41 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 72 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 127 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 150 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 145 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 125 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 131 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 112 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 50 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 122 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 94 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 102 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 127 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 46 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 34 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 150 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

La Roche-Posay has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in La Roche-Posay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Claire Fontaine
Collège Léon Huet
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Radio Stations near La Roche-Posay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO PULSAR MP3 192 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dynamo AAC 96 kbps

Museums in La Roche-Posay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de l'Étoile
Archéolab
Centre d'Interprétation du Roc-aux-Sorciers
Donjon de Gouzon
Maison des Abeilles
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Musée René Descartes
Musée archéologique
Musée de la Ferme Acadienne
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des Traditions populaires et d'archéologie
Musée Henri de Monfreid
Musée la Poterne
Musée Mado Robin
Musée Minerve

Libraries in La Roche-Posay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Jeanne Ducluzeau0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Fombeure0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in La Roche-Posay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché couvert
Marché de Chauvigny
Marché de la place des Halles
Marché Place Milo Freslon
Place des Anciens Combattants

Hotels in La Roche-Posay

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel-Restaurant du Casino
Hôtel-Restaurant La Gare
Hôtel-Restaurant La Vigne
Hôtel-Restaurant Saint-Roch
L'Esplanade
L'Europe
Le Clos Paillé
Les Loges du Parc
Résidence des termes
Terres de France - Appart'Hôtel La Roche-Posay

Cafes in La Roche-Posay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Pavillon Rose

Cinemas in La Roche-Posay

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Kerlouët

Theatres in La Roche-Posay

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acropolya

Castles in La Roche-Posay

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Harambure
Château de Rouvray
Manoir de Granges

Gas Stations in La Roche-Posay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Banks in La Roche-Posay

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Golf Courses in La Roche-Posay

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de La Roche Posay

Airports Near La Roche-Posay

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Archigny Chenevelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lémeré AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bardellières AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Branchs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Sepmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Le Louroux AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Sorigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Roche-Posay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Roche Posay

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Roche-Posay

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 Roche-Posay

What is the population of La Roche-Posay?

La Roche-Posay has a population of 1,553 residents and is located in France. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.

Is La Roche-Posay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,144, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,000 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $585 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-Posay?

La Roche-Posay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.

How is the job market in La Roche-Posay?

The job market in La Roche-Posay faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 93 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Roche-Posay?

The median home value in La Roche-Posay is $117,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $585.

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