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La Selle-la-Forge, France

Normandy · France

La Selle-la-Forge is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,320. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,320 Population 259/sq mi density
702 ft Elevation 214 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,235 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,235 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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About La Selle-la-Forge

La Selle-la-Forge

La Selle-la-Forge is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France.

People

Population1,320
Density259/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,235
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Housing Units528
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Population1,320
Population Density259 / sq mi
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Coordinates48.7330°, -0.5410°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,022 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$24,235

About La Selle-la-Forge

La Selle-la-Forge is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,320. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Selle-la-Forge is $24,235, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (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 79 business establishments.

Income: La Selle-la-Forge vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,235
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Selle-la-Forge is $101,400, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $507 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 528 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,400
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$507
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units528

Property Tax

La Selle-la-Forge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates48.7330°N, 0.5410°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 120 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 84 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 145 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 132 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 139 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 65 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 79 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 125 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 121 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 111 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 97 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 55 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 78 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 46 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 115 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 86 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 57 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 138 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 134 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in Wettest

La Selle-la-Forge has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in La Selle-la-Forge

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement professionnel du lycée polyvalent Jean Guéhenno - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Jean Guehenno - - - -
École primaire Joseph Morin-La Fontaine - - - -
École primaire des écureuils - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Selle-la-Forge

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO TOU'CAEN caen MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bazarnaom eclectic MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Normandie (Calvados - Orne) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Phénix campus radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio 666 - AAC 192 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
🍒 La Radio sous la Cerise 🍒 - AAC 46 kbps
Radio Troutrou various MP3 192 kbps
Station B - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Albatros - MP3 320 kbps
TSF 98 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Selle-la-Forge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Prison Royale
Espace musée Charles Léandre
Le Monde Miniature
Maison Du sabotier
Minoterie Désaffectée
Musée de l'imprimerie
Musée de l'Imprimerie Typographique
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers (Ancienne église)
Musée du Château de Flers
Musée Du clou
Musée du Jouet
Musée Hardy
Tresorama

Libraries in La Selle-la-Forge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bilbliotheque de la Paroisse0.0
La Grande Nouvelle Médiathèque0.0
Le Pinçon qui lit0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Athis Val de Rouvre0.0
Médiathèque de Chanu0.0
Médiathèque de Domfront0.0
Médiathèque de Flers0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0

Farmers Markets in La Selle-la-Forge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food Market
Marché Couvert
Parvis de la Gare
Place de l'Abbé Garnier
Place des Anciens Combattants
Place du Champ de foire
Place du marché

Gas Stations in La Selle-la-Forge

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Total

Golf Courses in La Selle-la-Forge

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

golf Flers Le Houlme

Breweries in La Selle-la-Forge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’arbre
Brasserie La Lie

Airports Near La Selle-la-Forge

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Deauville Normandie airportDOLMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Alençon-Valframbert Airfield-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Argentan Airfield-Small Airport
Assé le Riboul Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Piacé Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in La Selle-la-Forge

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Flers Saint-Sauveur

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Selle-la-Forge

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Sauveur

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 Selle-la-Forge

What is the population of La Selle-la-Forge?

La Selle-la-Forge has a population of 1,320 residents and is located in France. The population density is 259 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

Is La Selle-la-Forge expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,235, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,400 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $507 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Selle-la-Forge?

La Selle-la-Forge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

How is the job market in La Selle-la-Forge?

The job market in La Selle-la-Forge faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 79 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Selle-la-Forge?

The median home value in La Selle-la-Forge is $101,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $507.

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