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La Sentinelle, France

Hauts-de-France · France

La Sentinelle is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 3,238. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
3,238 Population 1,619/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,185 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$20,185 median income, 20.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $615/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,238
Density1,619/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,185
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty25.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$123,000
Rent$615
Housing Units1,295
Rent Burden30.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population3,238
Population Density1,619 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates50.3512°, 3.4843°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$20,185

About La Sentinelle

La Sentinelle is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 3,238. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Sentinelle is $20,185, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 194 business establishments.

Income: La Sentinelle vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,185
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.8%
478% above France avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above France avg
Establishments (County)194

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Sentinelle is $123,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $615 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,295 total housing units in the city. 30.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,000
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$615
47% below France avg
Rent Burden30.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,295

Property Tax

La Sentinelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,619/sq mi
Coordinates50.3512°N, 3.4843°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 33 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 51 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 121 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 60 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 83 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 141 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 119 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 37 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 96 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 23 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 104 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 127 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 34 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 38 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 131 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 135 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 56 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 139 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 68 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

La Sentinelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in La Sentinelle

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Joséphine-Baker
Lycée privé Dampierre
École élémentaire Joliot-Curie
Collège Joséphine Baker
Groupe scolaire Gisèle Halimi
École maternelle Paul Langevin
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Radio Stations near La Sentinelle

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galaxie FM 95.30 MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie New Wave MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio MP3 224 kbps
RTBF Viva+ (BE) MP3
Galaxie Radio MP3 128 kbps
Canal FM MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE) MP3 320 kbps
radio qui chifel (BE) MP3 256 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
Métropole FM AAC+ 320 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
Roots Legacy MP3 224 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Mona FM MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Disco (BE) MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) MP3
KL85 (NL) MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
CN'O AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) MP3 128 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Sentinelle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Achéosite et Musée d'Aubechies-Belœil
Ancien Hôtel de Ville d'Antoing
Dubuisson Beerstorium
Historial amandinois
La Maison Louise De Bettignies
Mahy Mobiles
Maison de la colombophilie et du patrimoine local
Maison de la Nature
Maison de Notre Histoire
Maison du Canal
Maison Forestière Wilfred Owen
Maison Verhaeren
Mine de Wallers-Arenberg
Mini musée de la Grande Guerre et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Musée d'Ostrevant
Musée de l'Iguanodon
Musée de la bataille de l'Escaut
Musée de la Bonneterie et du Négoce de la toile
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires
Musée de la Tour Abbatiale
Musée des 18 Jours
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry
Musée des Évolutions
Musée Henri Matisse
Musée municipal d'histoire locale
Musée Municipal de Denain
Musée Noël Carlier
Musée Théophile Jouglet
Museum of coal mine history
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata

Libraries in La Sentinelle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Blaton0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Vezon0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fenain0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Denis Diderot0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo0.0
Bibliothèque PMI0.0
Bibliothèque Quiévrain0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale0.0
BU du Mont Houy (Bât. Josquin des prés)0.0
Centre Culturel L'Odyssée0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Espace Culturel Louis Aragon0.0
La P'tite Récré0.0
Maison rurale - Bibliothèque0.0
Médiath'Aix0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque communale Charles Deberghes0.0
Médiathèque d'Anzin0.0
Médiathèque de Bourghelles0.0
Médiathèque de Brillon0.0
Médiathèque de Fenain0.0
Médiathèque de Nomain0.0
Médiathèque de Rosult0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque de Lecelles0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye0.0
Médiathèque Le Quai0.0
Médiathèque Liberté0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Max-Pol Fouchet0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale du Cateau-Cambrésis0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jean Piat0.0
Médiathèque Norbert Ségard0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Médiathèue de BIllon0.0

Farmers Markets in La Sentinelle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle de Rosult
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert de Bachy
Marché couvert de Cambrai
Marché de Cambrai
Marché de Noël
Marché des Digues
Ô’Centr’Halle

Cafes in La Sentinelle

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du Foot-Ball
La Chasse Royale
Le Reinitas

Clinics in La Sentinelle

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'autodialyse ADH

Dentists in La Sentinelle

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #13784153449
FR #13793769334

Gas Stations in La Sentinelle

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Intermarché
TotalEnergies

Gyms in La Sentinelle

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Breweries in La Sentinelle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Au-delà
Brasserie Brunehaut
Brasserie Caulier
Brasserie Cédille
Brasserie d'Amblise
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Solesmes
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie des Sources
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie Dubuisson
Brasserie Historique de l'Abbaye du Cateau
Brasserie La Choulette
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois
Jag&Suk
La Bigote
La Brasserie à Vapeur
Terre et Tradition

Stadiums & Teams in La Sentinelle

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Sentinelle

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Sentinelle

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence postale Valenciennes Chasse Royale
Bureau de Poste de La Sentinelle

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Sentinelle

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Barbe
Temple antoiniste

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 Sentinelle

What is the population of La Sentinelle?

La Sentinelle has a population of 3,238 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,619 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

Is La Sentinelle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,185, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $615 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Sentinelle?

La Sentinelle 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 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Sentinelle?

The job market in La Sentinelle faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 194 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Sentinelle?

The median home value in La Sentinelle is $123,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $615.

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