Sign In Register

La Souterraine, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

La Souterraine is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 5,311. Elevation: 1,260 ft (384 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,311 Population 371/sq mi density
1,260 ft Elevation 384 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,924 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,924 median income, 17.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $478/mo rent

Discover La Souterraine, France

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About La Souterraine

La Souterraine

La Souterraine is a commune in the west-central French department of Creuse.

People

Population5,311
Density371/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,924
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,600
Rent$478
Housing Units2,124
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Population5,311
Population Density371 / sq mi
Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Coordinates46.2379°, 1.4860°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$21,924

About La Souterraine

La Souterraine is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 5,311. The city sits at an elevation of 1,260 feet (384 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Souterraine is $21,924, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.4% (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 319 business establishments.

Income: La Souterraine vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,924
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.4%
383% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)319

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Souterraine is $95,600, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $478 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,124 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,600
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$478
59% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,124

Property Tax

La Souterraine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,260 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates46.2379°N, 1.4860°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above France avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 121 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 86 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 124 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 80 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 125 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 123 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 98 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 141 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 106 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 109 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 111 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 33 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 28 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 145 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 113 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 123 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 53 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 39 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 93 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

La Souterraine has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.4").

View full weather details →

Schools in La Souterraine

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École maternelle Jules Ferry
École élémentaire Tristan L'Hermite
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Raymond Loewy
Lycée général et technologique Raymond Loewy
Collège Raymond Loewy
École élémentaire Jules Ferry
Ecole Jules Ferry
Ecole Maternelle Fossé des Canards
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near La Souterraine

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dynamo AAC 96 kbps

Museums in La Souterraine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Monet Rollinat
Espace Valadon
Galerie de Peintures de Monsieur Forjan
Hôtel Lépinat
Klepsydra
La Maison des Sorcière
Micro Folie
Micro-Folie
Musée de la Minéralogie
Musée de la Résistance 39/45
Musée de la Vallée de la Creuse
Musée du Vélo du Haut Limousin
Musée René Baubérot
Musée René Baubérot
Scénovision
Urêka

Libraries in La Souterraine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliohèque Athanase Bassinet0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Châtelus-le-Marcheix0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Gartempe Saint-Pardoux0.0
Bibliothèque Mis & Thiennot0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Benjamin Bord0.0
Médiathèque au fil des mots0.0
Médiathèque René Chatreix0.0

Farmers Markets in La Souterraine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché Châteauponsac
Marché d'Orsennes

Hotels in La Souterraine

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

À la Porte Saint-Jean
Hôtel Alexia
Hôtel Jinjaud

Cafes in La Souterraine

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Gare
Christaline
Le Café Chaud
Le Familier

Cinemas in La Souterraine

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Eden

Castles in La Souterraine

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Clairière

Dentists in La Souterraine

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11375506815
FR #67899229

Veterinaries in La Souterraine

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire Phoenix
Clinique vétérinaire La Licorne
Clinique Vétérinaire Wout
De Loor

Train Stations in La Souterraine

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Souterraine

Gas Stations in La Souterraine

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Carrefour Market
FR #1312905939
Station Service E. Leclerc
TotalEnergies

Banks in La Souterraine

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Epargne Auvergne Limousin
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Optimum crédit

Breweries in La Souterraine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Lémovice
Brasserie Sostra

Airports Near La Souterraine

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Souterraine

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Souterraine

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Souterraine

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de La Souterraine
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for La Souterraine.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About La Souterraine

What is the population of La Souterraine?

La Souterraine has a population of 5,311 residents and is located in France. The population density is 371 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.

Is La Souterraine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,924, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,600 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $478 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Souterraine?

La Souterraine has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Souterraine?

The job market in La Souterraine faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 319 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Souterraine?

The median home value in La Souterraine is $95,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $478.

Nearby Cities

Compare La Souterraine with another city: