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Machecoul, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Machecoul is a small city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 6,054. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,054 Population 235/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,095 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,095 median income, 9.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$128,400 home value, $642/mo rent

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About Machecoul

Machecoul

Machecoul is a former commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Machecoul-Saint-Même. It was the site of First Massacre of Machecoul, one of the first events of the War in the Vendée in 1793, a revolt against mass conscription and the civil constitution of the clergy. Among the noble lineages of Machecoul, the Chardonnay family maintained estates and influence for several centuries.

People

Population6,054
Density235/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,095
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$128,400
Rent$642
Housing Units2,422
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population6,054
Population Density235 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates46.9934°, -1.8230°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,095

About Machecoul

Machecoul is a small city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 6,054. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Machecoul is $24,095, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 363 business establishments.

Income: Machecoul vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,095
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)363

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Machecoul is $128,400, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $642 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,422 total housing units in the city. 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,400
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$642
45% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,422

Property Tax

Climate in Machecoul

Machecoul has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 819 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F 3.4° / 9.3° 87.9
Feb 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.5° 67.5
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 4.9° / 13.5° 58.4
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.2° 58.3
May 14.7°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19.6° 60.9
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23° 48.4
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 14.3° / 25.1° 44.1
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.2° / 25.4° 50.2
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.4° 59.6
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.6° 88.6
Nov 9.4°C / 49°F 5.9° / 12.9° 94.1
Dec 6.8°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.8° 100.7
Machecoul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.6 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates46.9934°N, 1.8230°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 125 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 72 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 120 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 74 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 109 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 78 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 29 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 140 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 126 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 120 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 123 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 98 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 136 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 82 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 67 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 102 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 97 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 90 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 32 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Machecoul has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 43°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Machecoul

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Professionnel Saint-Martin — — — —
École primaire privée Saint-Honoré — — — —
Collège-Lycée privé Saint-Joseph — — — —
Collège Raymond Queneau — — — —
Lycée Professionnel Louis Armand — — — —
Groupe Scolaire Jacques-Yves Cousteau — — — —
MFR CFA Machecoul — — — —
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Radio Stations near Machecoul

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
..87,5!. Nantes alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Loire Océan — MP3 128 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews — MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM — MP3 80 kbps
Radio Grand Lieu eclectic, regional radio MP3 320 kbps
Ici Loire Océan regional MP3 128 kbps
Europe 2 Pays de la Loire pop, rock AAC 127 kbps
DY10 — MP3 256 kbps
Radio DY10 — MP3 256 kbps
Radio NTI club dj remix dance pop, dj radio MP3 192 kbps
AlterNantes alternative, france MP3 192 kbps
SUN | Le Son Unique — MP3 160 kbps
La Tribu — AAC+ 88 kbps

Museums in Machecoul

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Conservatoire des vieux métiers
Ecomusée
La Maison du Lavoir
Maison des Pêcheurs du Lac de Grand Lieu
Maison du Lac de Grand Lieu
Musée d'art sacré
Musée de la Bourrine du Bois Juquaud
Musée des Compagnons du Devoir
Musée des Compagnons du Devoir
Musée du Pays de Retz
Musée Jules Verne
Musée Jules Verne
Passé et Traditions

Libraries in Machecoul

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À Livre Ouvert0.0
Au Jardin des Histoires0.0
Biblioclub0.0
BIBLIORÊVE0.0
Bibliothèque Adèle'H0.0
Bibliothèque Adèle'H0.0
Bibliothèque André Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque annexe des Couëts0.0
Bibliothèque annexe des Couëts0.0
Bibliothèque Bastille0.0
Bibliothèque Bastille0.0
Bibliothèque Breil Malville0.0
Bibliothèque Breil Malville0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque de Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque de Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque de Chantenay0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Aqueduc0.0
Bibliothèque du Plan d'Eau0.0
Bibliothèque Emilienne Leroux0.0
Bibliothèque Emilienne Leroux0.0
Bibliothèque George Sand0.0
Bibliothèque George Sand0.0
Bibliothèque Le Marque Page0.0
Bibliothèque Mots Passants0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale le PotAMots0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Saint-Herblain Bourg0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Saint-Herblain Bourg0.0
Bibliothèque Paul Éluard0.0
Bibliothèque Paul Éluard0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque René Guy Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque René Guy Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque Vidéothèque Municipale0.0
Espace Diderot Médiathèque0.0
Espace Jean de la Fontaine0.0
Espace Marie de Beauregard0.0
Espace vie locale0.0
Excalibrix0.0
George Sand0.0
L'Heure de l'Histoire0.0
La Marne ce livre0.0
La Pause Lecture0.0
La place aux livres0.0
La Symphonie des Mots0.0
La Virgule0.0
Le 3ème Lieu0.0
Le Vent des Livres0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Livres y Médias Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Charles-Gautier-Hermeland0.0
Médiathèque Condorcet0.0
Médiathèque d'Aizenay0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Gervais0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Bertreux0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Jehan de la Chesnaye0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Lisa Bresner0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Victor-Jara0.0
Médiathèque Yves et Raymond Gaudin0.0

Farmers Markets in Machecoul

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché Bio de Trentemoult
Marché Bio de Trentemoult
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert de la Plage
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Brains
Marché de Couëron centre
Marché de Jean-Macé
Marché de Jean-Macé
Marché de La Boulogne
Marché de la butte Sainte-Anne
Marché de la butte Sainte-Anne
Marché de la Crémetterie
Marché de la Crémetterie
Marché de la Plage
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Saint-Philbert
Marché des Américains
Marché des Américains
Marché des Couëts
Marché des Couëts
Marché des Dervallières
Marché des Dervallières
Marché du bourg
Marché du bourg
Marché du Bourg
Marché du Bourg
Marché du dimanche
Marché du quartier de la Chabossière
Marché du quartier de la Chabossière
Marché local
Marché local de Machecoul-St-Même
Marché Zola
Marché Zola
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place Similien Guérin

Hotels in Machecoul

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Cheval Blanc

Cinemas in Machecoul

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CinéMachecoul

Theatres in Machecoul

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espace de Retz

Castles in Machecoul

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Gilles de Retz

Veterinaries in Machecoul

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire des Iris

Train Stations in Machecoul

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Machecoul

Bus Stations in Machecoul

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1009905314

Gas Stations in Machecoul

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1443362435
Station Super U

Banks in Machecoul

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Machecoul

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue
Sport Inside

Breweries in Machecoul

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Au P'tit Bouchon
Brasserie Templier
La Maison Blanche

Stadiums & Teams in Machecoul

TeamLeagueDivision
City stade
Stade Pascal Laporte
Stade Raymond Baumard

Airports Near Machecoul

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de l'Emonière—Small Airport
Aérodrome du Girouard—Small Airport
Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux—Small Airport
Ancenis Airfield—Small Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine Airfield—Small Airport
Campbon La Berthelière Airfield—Small Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé Airfield—Small Airport
Coëx La Boissière Airfield—Small Airport
Frossay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Bochet Airfield—Small Airport
la brossette Airfield—Small Airport
La Planche Airfield—Small Airport
La Possardière Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULM—Small Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière Airfield—Small Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome—Small Airport
Luçon Airfield—Small Airport
Montaigu St Georges Airfield—Small Airport
Nantes Héric Airfield—Small Airport
Piste privée de La Cornélie—Small Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine Airfield—Small Airport
St Brévin les Pins Airfield—Small Airport
Talmont Vendée Air Park—Small Airport

Post Offices in Machecoul

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Machecoul

Treatment Centers in Machecoul

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Pasteur Dermatologie
Institut Ophtalmologique - Sourdille Atlantique
Maison de Santé
Pôle de Réadaptation Maubreuil & La Tourmaline

Churches & Religious Organizations in Machecoul

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Calvaire
Saint-Honoré

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 Machecoul

What is the population of Machecoul?

Machecoul has a population of 6,054 residents and is located in France. The population density is 235 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles.

Is Machecoul expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,095, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,400 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $642 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Machecoul?

Machecoul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

How is the job market in Machecoul?

The job market in Machecoul faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 363 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Machecoul?

The median home value in Machecoul is $128,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $642.

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