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Le Dorat, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Le Dorat is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,134. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,134 Population 233/sq mi density
738 ft Elevation 225 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
51.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,492 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,492 median income, 12.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $514/mo rent

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About Le Dorat

Le Dorat

Le Dorat is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is considered to be the traditional capital of the Basse Marche. Inhabitants are known as Dorachons. Some say that Le Dorat owes its name to the gilded angel located at the summit of the "Lou Dora" bell tower.

People

Population2,134
Density233/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,492
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$102,800
Rent$514
Housing Units854
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Population2,134
Population Density233 / sq mi
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates46.2145°, 1.0816°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$21,492

About Le Dorat

Le Dorat is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,134. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Dorat is $21,492, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (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 128 business establishments.

Income: Le Dorat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,492
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Dorat is $102,800, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $514 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 854 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,800
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$514
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units854

Property Tax

Le Dorat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates46.2145°N, 1.0816°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above France avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 139 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 117 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 146 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 136 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 106 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 147 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 104 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 51 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 92 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 95 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 99 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 135 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 138 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 92 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 33 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 143 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 107 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 64 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 133 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Le Dorat has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Le Dorat

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée professionnel George Sand
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie
Collège Pierre Robert
École maternelle Le Dorat
École élémentaire publique
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Radio Stations near Le Dorat

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dynamo AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Le Dorat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité de l'Écrit et des Métiers du Livre
École communale
Ecomusée du Montmorillonnais
Four à Pain
Halle
La Préface
Le Grenier
Maison Chabatz d’Entrar
Maison natale de Jean Giraudoux
Musée d'art et d'histoire de Montmorillon
Musée de l'Amande et du Macaron
Musée de la Minéralogie
Musée René Baubérot
Musée René Baubérot

Libraries in Le Dorat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
@postrophe0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Gartempe Saint-Pardoux0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Dorat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dépôt Le Comptoir des Lions
Marché Châteauponsac

Cafes in Le Dorat

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'atelier du Rock 87

Cinemas in Le Dorat

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Cinéma

Castles in Le Dorat

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Escurat
Escurat

Clinics in Le Dorat

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de Santé Pluriprofessionnelle du Dorat

Veterinaries in Le Dorat

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11062424384

Train Stations in Le Dorat

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Dorat

Gas Stations in Le Dorat

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Contact

Banks in Le Dorat

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
H2A Courtage

Breweries in Le Dorat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière de Montmorillon
Brasserie de Bel Air

Stadiums & Teams in Le Dorat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Dorat

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Archigny Chenevelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine 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
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Dorat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Dorat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Dorat

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Sœurs de Marie-Joseph et de la Miséricorde
Chapelle du Carmel
Église Saint-Genest
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

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 Le Dorat

What is the population of Le Dorat?

Le Dorat has a population of 2,134 residents and is located in France. The population density is 233 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.

Is Le Dorat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,492, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,800 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $514 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Dorat?

Le Dorat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Dorat?

The job market in Le Dorat faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Dorat?

The median home value in Le Dorat is $102,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $514.

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