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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).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /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
3.1 / 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
4.0 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $589/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population516
Density247/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,548
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$117,800
Rent$589
Housing Units206
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

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

About Recques-sur-Hem

Recques-sur-Hem is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 516. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Recques-sur-Hem is $24,548, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. 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 area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Recques-sur-Hem vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,548
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Recques-sur-Hem is $117,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $589 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 206 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$589
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units206

Property Tax

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. 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 France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 81 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 134 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 90 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 30 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 91 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 73 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 148 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 71 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 31 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 71 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 128 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 131 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 74 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 127 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 23 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 141 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 55 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 81 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 40 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in Recques-sur-Hem

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Rive de la Hem RPI 151
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Radio Stations near Recques-sur-Hem

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Recques-sur-Hem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Interprétation Art et Culture
Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode
La Coupole
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison de l'Islandais
Maison des Archers
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée de la Céramique de Desvres
Musée de la Mer
Musée de la mine, de la sidérurgie et de la minéralogie
Musée de mémoire 1939 - 1945
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Dessin et de l'Estampe originale
Musée du sauvetage
Musée Henri Dupuis
Saint-Joseph Village
Saint-Joseph Village au Marais de Guines
Tour de l'Horloge
Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres

Libraries in Recques-sur-Hem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arago - Ludothèque0.0
Atrium0.0
Bibiothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audruicq0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
La Médiathèque du centre-ville de Calais0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Buysscheure0.0
Médiathèque de Gravelines0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque l'Octogone0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Public library0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Recques-sur-Hem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché au poisson
Marché de Calais Nord
Marché de l'Europe
place Crèvecœur
Place d'Audruicq
Tuesday Morning

Castles in Recques-sur-Hem

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Cocove

Breweries in Recques-sur-Hem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbaye de Clairmarais
Brasserie du Funquet
BrewBlock

Stadiums & Teams in Recques-sur-Hem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Recques-sur-Hem

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Recques-sur-Hem

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Bois
Église Saint-Wandrille

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 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.

Is Recques-sur-Hem expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,548, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $589 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

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.

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%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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

The median home value in Recques-sur-Hem is $117,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $589.

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