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Rancennes, France

Grand Est · France

Rancennes is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 835. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
835 Population 117/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,557 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,557 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $460/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population835
Density117/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,557
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$460
Housing Units334
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Population835
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates50.1159°, 4.8191°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation44.4 inches (1,128 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.2 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$26,557

About Rancennes

Rancennes is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 835. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Rancennes is $26,557, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Rancennes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,557
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rancennes is $92,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $460 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 334 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 3.5x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,000
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$460
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units334

Property Tax

Rancennes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates50.1159°N, 4.8191°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above France avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 134 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 125 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 116 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 111 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 77 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 47 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 146 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 110 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 124 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 41 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 75 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 110 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 108 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 129 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 60 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 135 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 133 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 69 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 110 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Rancennes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Rancennes

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT NWS (BE) nieuws MP3
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Mixx FM Charleroi (BE) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emotion MP3 128 kbps
La Cible (BE) 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio (BE) charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO (BE) MP3 128 kbps
Nostalgie New Wave (BE) new wave, no ads AAC
CK Bleu (BE) classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Quartz (BE) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre (BE) 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Equinoxe electronic MP3 192 kbps
RCF Sud Belgique (BE) christian MP3 192 kbps
AFN 360 Benelux (BE) pop, rock MP3 96 kbps
ULTRASON (BE) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rancennes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chemin de Fer des 3 Vallées
Ecomusée du Viroin
Espace Arthur Masson
La maison espagnole
Maison de la Pataphonie
Maison du patrimoine médiéval mosan
Maison Leffe
Mr Sax's House
Musée Archéologique de la Haute-Meuse
Musée de l'ardoise de Fumay
Musée de l’ardoise Michel Paradon
Musée du Château de Montaigle
Musée du Chemin de Fer à Vapeur
Musée du Malgré-Tout
Musée du Souvenir
Musée Spitfire

Libraries in Rancennes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Onhaye0.0
Bibliothèque Livre-Choix0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Mediatheque Jean d'Ormesson0.0

Farmers Markets in Rancennes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Hebdomadaire

Breweries in Rancennes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de Monthermé
Brasserie Balleux
Brasserie Caracole
Brasserie des Eaux Vives
Brasserie du Bocq
Brasserie Invictus
Micro-Brasserie du Clos Belle Rose;Le Clos Belle Rose

Airports Near Rancennes

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air BaseMedium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauclair AirfieldSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Goetsenhoven AirfieldSmall Airport
Jehonville Air BaseSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Maillen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Marville Montmédy AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Namur-Suarlée AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hubert Air BaseSmall Airport
Saint Hubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Sédan Douzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rancennes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Quirin

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 Rancennes

What is the population of Rancennes?

Rancennes has a population of 835 residents and is located in France. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

Is Rancennes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,557, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rancennes?

Rancennes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.4 inches, with 11.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rancennes?

The unemployment rate in Rancennes is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rancennes?

The median home value in Rancennes is $92,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $460.

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