Laon, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Laon is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 28,688. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

28,688 Population 1,769/sq mi density

591 ft Elevation 180 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

39.0 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$19,440 Median Income

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$19,440 median income, 24.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$111,800 home value, $559/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population28,688

Density1,769/mi²

Economy

Median Income$19,440

Unemployment24.9%

Poverty31.0%

Housing

Home Value$111,800

Rent$559

Housing Units11,475

Rent Burden31.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

Rain39.0 in/yr

Sunny Days232/yr

Elevation591 ft (180 m)

Population	28,688
Population Density	1,769 / sq mi
Elevation	591 ft (180 m)
Coordinates	49.5631°, 3.6271°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Hauts-de-France
Average Temperature	54°F (12°C)
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	39.0 inches (992 mm)
Annual Snowfall	1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income	$19,440

About Laon

Laon is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 28,688. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Laon is $19,440, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 24.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,721 business establishments.

Income: Laon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income	$19,440
	74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	24.9%
	592% above France avg
Poverty Rate	31.0%
	150% above France avg
Establishments (County)	1,721

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Laon is $111,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $559 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 11,475 total housing units in the city. 31.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$111,800
	60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$559
	52% below France avg
Rent Burden	31.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	11,475

Property Tax

Climate in Laon

Laon has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	2.7°C / 37°F	-4.7° / 11.8°	74.8
Feb	5.4°C / 42°F	-4.1° / 15.2°	67.1
Mar	7.1°C / 45°F	-2.7° / 18.8°	66.6
Apr	9.5°C / 49°F	-3° / 21.9°	47.6
May	13.3°C / 56°F	2.4° / 24.4°	57.1
Jun	17.9°C / 64°F	7.1° / 30.5°	76.3
Jul	19.2°C / 67°F	9.5° / 33.2°	66.4
Aug	19.8°C / 68°F	9.8° / 31.7°	47.1
Sep	16.5°C / 62°F	5.8° / 30.3°	63.2
Oct	12.2°C / 54°F	3.3° / 22.9°	94.6
Nov	6.8°C / 44°F	-2.3° / 15.8°	66.4
Dec	4.4°C / 40°F	-4.4° / 13.6°	83.3

Laon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below France avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	591 ft (180 m)
Area	16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²)
Population Density	1,769/sq mi
Coordinates	49.5631°N, 3.6271°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"

3% above France avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 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	104 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	82 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	78 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	137 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	86 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	76 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	97 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	122 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	113 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	94 km
Jul 23, 1992	3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M3.0	81 km
Oct 16, 1992	9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France	M2.9	141 km
Nov 29, 1992	1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M2.8	79 km
Jul 19, 2004	1 km W of Haltinne, Belgium	M2.8	142 km
Nov 8, 1994	2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium	M2.8	103 km
Aug 29, 1992	2 km W of Rance, Belgium	M2.8	79 km
Jan 9, 1990	1 km ENE of Nassogne, Belgium	M2.7	140 km
Jul 12, 2008	1 km NW of Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium	M2.7	139 km
Apr 30, 2002	0 km SSE of Waudrez, Belgium	M2.7	101 km
Jan 28, 1991	6 km S of Bièvre, Belgium	M2.6	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
February	38°F (3°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
March	44°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.5 in	Wettest

Laon has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Laon

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École maternelle Saint-Exupéry	-	-	-	-
École maternelle de La Cité	-	-	-	-
École primaire Gilbert Lobjois	-	-	-	-
Collège Jean Mermoz	-	-	-	-
École Maternelle Pauline Kergomard	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire d'application Delaunay	-	-	-	-
École primaire Ardon	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Hélène Boucher	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Jean de La Fontaine	-	-	-	-
École Louise Macault	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire Jean de La Fontaine	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Moulin Roux	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire Bois de Breuil	-	-	-	-
Institution La Providence	-	-	-	-
École primaire Champfleury	-	-	-	-
École primaire privée La Providence	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire Saint-Exupéry	-	-	-	-
École primaire Zac Île de France	-	-	-	-
Collège le Nain Lycée Julie Daubié	-	-	-	-
Lycée Paul Claudel	-	-	-	-
Collège Charlemagne	-	-	-	-
Lycée polyvalent Pierre Méchain	-	-	-	-
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée Pierre Méchain	-	-	-	-
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Charlemagne	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire d'application Louise Macault	-	-	-	-
École maternelle d'application Louise Macault	-	-	-	-
Lycée professionnel Julie Daubié	-	-	-	-
Collège les Frères le Nain	-	-	-	-
Lycée La Providence	-	-	-	-
Collège La Providence	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire Anatole France	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Anatole France	-	-	-	-
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Mermoz	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Laon

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (Opus 128k)	pop/rock	OGG
France Bleu Champagne-Ardenne	-	MP3 128 kbps
N' Radio	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (MP3 128k)	pop/rock	MP3 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (AAC 128k)	pop/rock	AAC 192 kbps
Mélodie FM (BE)	-	MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Laon

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Atelier de l'abeille de Chavignon
Caverne du dragon
La Forge de Désiré Dequin
Musée d'art et d'archéologie du Pays de Laon. Musée de Laon.
Musée de Vassogne
Musée des Temps Barbares

Libraries in Laon

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque Arsène Houssaye		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Suzanne Martinet		0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Montreuil		0.0
Espace Marceline		0.0
La maison des Aulnes		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque - Espace Voltaire		0.0
Médiathèque Brassens		0.0
Médiathèque Charlie Chaplin		0.0

Hotels in Laon

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campanile

Hôtel du tramway

Hôtel Inn

Hôtel Les Chevaliers

Hôtel Première Classe

Hôtel Saint-Vincent

Ibis

L'hôtel de la bannière

Cafes in Laon

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar de l'Étape

Comme à Damas (salon de thé)

D2 Coffee

Les dames de Laon

Cinemas in Laon

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Laon

Theatres in Laon

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café-théâtre de la Gargouille

Maison des Arts et Loisirs

Monuments in Laon

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citadelle de Laon

Logis abbatial

Remparts

Dentists in Laon

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre dentaire ile de France

Chirurgien-dentiste Launay-Lauliac Isabelle

Train Stations in Laon

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laon

Gas Stations in Laon

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

FR #1780095540

FR #1780108202

FR #4983366435

Relais Champ du Roy

Banks in Laon

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque de France

Banque Populaire

BNP Paribas

Caisse d'Épargne

CIC

Crédit Agricole

LCL

Gyms in Laon

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Airports Near Laon

28 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield	-	Medium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield	-	Small Airport
Brochot Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield	-	Small Airport
Châlons - Écury-sur-Coole Airfield	-	Small Airport
Château-Thierry-Belleau Airfield	-	Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Coulommiers-Voisins Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Épernay Plivot Airfield	-	Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM	-	Small Airport
La Trétoire Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield	-	Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield	-	Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mosloy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Reims-Prunay Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rethel-Perthes Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield	-	Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield	-	Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Laon

4 post offices.

Post Office	Address
La Poste
Laon Plateau
Relais La Poste
Relais La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laon

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Cathédrale Notre-Dame
Église évangélique
Église Notre-Dame du Sauvoir
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Marcel
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens d'Ardon
Mosquée Annour

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 Laon

What is the population of Laon?

Laon has a population of 28,688 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,769 people per square mile, spread across 16.2 square miles.

Is Laon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,440, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $559 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Laon?

Laon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Laon?

The job market in Laon faces challenges, with unemployment at 24.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,721 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Laon?

The median home value in Laon is $111,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $559.

Nearby Cities

Athies-sous-Laon 2,160 pop · 2.7 mi Bruyères-et-Montbérault 1,558 pop · 3.1 mi Aulnois-sous-Laon 1,320 pop · 3.7 mi Crépy 1,739 pop · 5.6 mi Couvron-et-Aumencourt 1,682 pop · 7.4 mi Liesse-Notre-Dame 1,530 pop · 8.6 mi Anizy-le-Château 1,917 pop · 8.8 mi Crécy-sur-Serre 1,581 pop · 9.2 mi Pinon 1,726 pop · 9.6 mi Saint-Erme-Outre-et-Ramecourt 1,885 pop · 10.1 mi Saint-Gobain 2,347 pop · 11.4 mi Vailly-sur-Aisne 2,133 pop · 11.8 mi Sissonne 2,564 pop · 12.0 mi Charmes 1,806 pop · 12.8 mi

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