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Moncontour, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Moncontour is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,045. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,045 Population 74/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,892 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,892 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $428/mo rent

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About Moncontour

Moncontour

Moncontour is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.

People

Population1,045
Density74/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,892
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$85,600
Rent$428
Housing Units418
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population1,045
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates46.8817°, -0.0176°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (867 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$21,892

About Moncontour

Moncontour is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,045. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Moncontour is $21,892, 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 63 business establishments.

Income: Moncontour vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,892
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moncontour is $85,600, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $428 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 418 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,600
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$428
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units418

Property Tax

Moncontour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates46.8817°N, 0.0176°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 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 M5.2 145 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 77 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 92 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 85 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 74 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 45 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 43 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 149 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 81 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 84 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 64 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 65 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 51 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 137 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 73 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 128 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 100 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 115 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 111 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Moncontour has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Moncontour

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Moncontour - - - -
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Radio Stations near Moncontour

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine - MP3 170 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Moncontour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Régional Résistance et Liberté
Chapelle Jeanne d'Arc
Château d'Oiron
Écuries du Château
Électroscope
Ethno-musée Anako
Historial du Poitou
Maison de l'Acadie
Maison de l'Art Roman
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Natale Théophraste Renaudot
Musée Charbonneau-Lassay
Musée des Gens de Cherves
Musée Georges Turpin
Musée Henri Barré
Musée Jacques Guidez

Libraries in Moncontour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliolhèque0.0
Bibliotèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert , Maison du Temps Libre0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Le Puy-Notre-Dame0.0
CERDO: Centre d'Études, de Recherche et de Documentation sur l'Oralité0.0
Espace Culturel Robert Talbot0.0
Médiatèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiatheque de Parthenay0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Relais Sainte-Verge0.0

Farmers Markets in Moncontour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Sainte-Croix
Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché aux Bestiaux de Parthenay
Marché des saveurs de Gâtine
Marché du Parnase
Marché Frais
Place Lavault

Hotels in Moncontour

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Coligny

Castles in Moncontour

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Retournay
Donjon de Moncontour

Banks in Moncontour

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Moncontour

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bar-Restaurant Le Baratin
Crafty Brewpub
La Thouarsaise
Le Relais
Les deux brunes
Thirsty Steves

Airports Near Moncontour

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Thouars-Small Airport
Aérodrome privé de Soucelles-Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield-Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Breuil Barret Airfield-Small Airport
Brizay Airfield-Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Channay-Rillé Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine UL-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Coutures Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme de la Braudière Airfield-Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Jumelles Airfield-Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield-Small Airport
Lémeré Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bardellières Airfield-Small Airport
Loudun Airfield-Small Airport
Mauléon Airfield-Small Airport
Neuvy le Roi Airfield-Small Airport
Pouançay Airfield-Small Airport
Secondigny Airfield-Small Airport
Sepmes Airfield-Small Airport
Soulaire Airfield-Small Airport
St Macaire du bois Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Le Louroux Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Sorigny Airfield-Small Airport
Usseau Airfield-Small Airport
Valanjou Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Moncontour

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moncontour LPA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moncontour

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Castrale du Château de Moncontour
Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Philibert
La Bonne Dame

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 Moncontour

What is the population of Moncontour?

Moncontour has a population of 1,045 residents and is located in France. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.

Is Moncontour expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,892, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,600 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $428 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Moncontour?

Moncontour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

How is the job market in Moncontour?

The job market in Moncontour faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moncontour?

The median home value in Moncontour is $85,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $428.

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