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Recques-sur-Hem, France

Hauts-de-France · 🇫🇷 France

Recques-sur-Hem is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 516. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
516 Population 247/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,548 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,548 median income, 10.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$589/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $24,548
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $589
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population516
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density247/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$24,548
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$589
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population516
Population Density247 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates50.8343°, 2.0880°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$24,548
Median Age42.3 years

Is Recques-sur-Hem a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Recques-sur-Hem receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Recques-sur-Hem offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Recques-sur-Hem is $24,548, 67% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $589 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Recques-sur-Hem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Recques-sur-Hem has a population of 516 with a density of 247 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

516
Total Population
247
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Recques-sur-Hem vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Recques-sur-Hem vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Recques-sur-Hem is $24,548, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Recques-sur-Hem vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,548
67% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $589 (49% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$589
49% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Recques-sur-Hem, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Recques-sur-Hem vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Recques-sur-Hem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall3.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density247/sq mi
Coordinates50.8343°N, 2.0880°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in

Recques-sur-Hem has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F — from 40°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.6").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density247/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Recques-sur-Hem

What is the population of Recques-sur-Hem?

Recques-sur-Hem has a population of 516 residents and is located in France. The population density is 247 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Recques-sur-Hem expensive to live in?

Recques-sur-Hem is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 73.7 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $24,548, 67% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $589 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

What is the weather like in Recques-sur-Hem?

Recques-sur-Hem has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

How is the job market in Recques-sur-Hem?

The job market in Recques-sur-Hem faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Recques-sur-Hem?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $589.

How are the schools in Recques-sur-Hem?

31.7% of adults in Recques-sur-Hem hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Recques-sur-Hem?

The obesity rate in Recques-sur-Hem is 9.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 33.4% of adults are smokers. 87.0% are physically inactive. 18.0% of residents report depression.

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