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Port-des-Barques, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Port-des-Barques is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,642. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,642 Population 209/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,034 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,034 median income, 16.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $628/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,642
Density209/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,034
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,600
Rent$628
Housing Units657
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population1,642
Population Density209 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates45.9476°, -1.0780°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$25,034

About Port-des-Barques

Port-des-Barques is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,642. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Port-des-Barques is $25,034, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.9% (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 99 business establishments.

Income: Port-des-Barques vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,034
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.9%
369% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)99

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port-des-Barques is $125,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 657 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 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units657

Property Tax

Climate in Port-des-Barques

Port-des-Barques has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 5.7° / 9.7° 67.7
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 5.7° / 10° 47.9
Mar 10°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.5° 47.5
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 9.6° / 14.7° 53.4
May 15.2°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.8° 41.4
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 15.5° / 20.7° 35.5
Jul 19.9°C / 68°F 17.4° / 22.4° 38.6
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 17.7° / 22.7° 40.2
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 15.6° / 20.9° 60.0
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 13° / 17.7° 77.0
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 9.2° / 13.5° 94.1
Dec 8.5°C / 47°F 6.4° / 10.6° 81.2
Port-des-Barques enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates45.9476°N, 1.0780°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 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 18 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 83 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 40 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 87 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 143 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 68 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 27 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 63 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 27 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 27 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 130 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 87 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 81 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 54 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 138 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 130 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 39 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 103 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 81 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Port-des-Barques has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Port-des-Barques

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire René Descartes
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Radio Stations near Port-des-Barques

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Port-des-Barques

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Trizay
Corderie Royale
École de médecine navale - Musée
Écomusée du Port des Salines
Écomusée L'huître et son environnement
L'Hermione, La Frégate de la liberté
La cabane des Claires
La Cité de l'Huître
La Halle aux Vivres
Le Bunker de La Rochelle
Le conservatoire du bégonia
Lingot d'Art 1876
Maison de Pierre Loti
Maison du Québec
Maison éco-paysanne de Grand-Village-Plage
Musée Africain
Musée automobie de Ciré-d'Aunis
Musée d'Archéologie Vieille Paroisse
Musée d'art et d'histoire - Hôtel Hèbre de Saint-Clément
Musée de l'Aéronautique Navale
Musée de l'Île d'Oléron
Musée de la Nacre
Musée de la sardine
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Nouveau Monde
Musée du Platin
Musée du Vélo
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée Maritime
Musée Maritime La Rochelle
Musée Napoléon
Musée National de la Marine
Musee Régional de Fouras
Musée Rochelais d'Histoire Protestante
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum of old shops
The farmer's house

Libraries in Port-des-Barques

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À livre ouvert0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Clavette0.0
Bibliothèque de Excelia0.0
bibliothèque de Saint-Christophe0.0
Bibliothèque Josette Lidon0.0
Bibliothèque La Méridienne0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Laurent de la prée0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Nicole Liot0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque sonore0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bliothèque Municipale0.0
Culture et bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Des livres et vous0.0
Islamic0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque à la Plage0.0
Médiathèque d'agglomération Michel-Crépeau0.0
Médiathèque d'Échillais0.0
Médiathèque de l'Estran0.0
Médiathèque de Laleu-La Pallice0.0
Médiathèque de Mireuil0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron0.0
Médiathèque de Soubise0.0
Médiathèque de Villeneuve0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque Érik Orsenna0.0
Médiathèque Henri Moreau0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Abri du Marin0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle0.0
Public library0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0
Thoulire0.0

Farmers Markets in Port-des-Barques

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Poissons
Halle de la Bouillerie
L'entrepot
La Ferme des Quatre Ânes
La Halle
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché Central
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché d'Arvert
Marché de Boyard
Marché de La Pallice
Marché de Ronce-les-Bains
Marché médiéval
Open market

Hotels in Port-des-Barques

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La chaloupe

Castles in Port-des-Barques

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort de l'Île Madame
La Redoute

Banks in Port-des-Barques

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Port-des-Barques

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières de Ré
BOC 17
Brasserie Autrement
Brasseurs Cueilleurs
La Beun'aise
La Brasserie de l’Île d’Aix
Science Infuse

Stadiums & Teams in Port-des-Barques

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Airports Near Port-des-Barques

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port-des-Barques

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port-des-Barques

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Catherine-Labouré
Sanctuaire des Prêtres déportés

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 Port-des-Barques

What is the population of Port-des-Barques?

Port-des-Barques has a population of 1,642 residents and is located in France. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is Port-des-Barques expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,034, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Port-des-Barques?

Port-des-Barques enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

How is the job market in Port-des-Barques?

The job market in Port-des-Barques faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 99 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port-des-Barques?

The median home value in Port-des-Barques is $125,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628.

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