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Rethel, France

Grand Est · France

Rethel is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 8,505. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,505 Population 1,186/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,373 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,373 median income, 19.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,505
Density1,186/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,373
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty23.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units3,402
Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population8,505
Population Density1,186 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates49.5098°, 4.3674°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,373

About Rethel

Rethel is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 8,505. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Rethel is $21,373, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 510 business establishments.

Income: Rethel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,373
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.1%
431% above France avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above France avg
Establishments (County)510

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rethel is $103,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,402 total housing units in the city. 29.6% 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$103,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below France avg
Rent Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,402

Property Tax

Climate in Rethel

Rethel has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 621 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.3°C / 38°F 0.5° / 6.1° 41.8
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1° / 8.3° 42.3
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 2.8° / 12.1° 44.7
Apr 10.3°C / 51°F 4.8° / 15.8° 46.9
May 14°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19.5° 58.3
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.5° / 22.8° 54.4
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.6° 64.4
Aug 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.7° 68.8
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21° 39.8
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.9° 48.8
Nov 7°C / 45°F 4° / 9.9° 49.8
Dec 3.9°C / 39°F 1.4° / 6.4° 61.1
Rethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density1,186/sq mi
Coordinates49.5098°N, 4.3674°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 113 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 79 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 149 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 143 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 70 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 126 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 143 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 91 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 129 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 110 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 147 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 123 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 101 km
Mar 31, 2007 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium M3.0 145 km
Jun 17, 1991 2 km NW of Blénod-lès-Toul, France M3.0 145 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 76 km
Apr 21, 1993 0 km NE of Stavelot, Belgium M3.0 150 km
Jan 4, 2002 1 km SSW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.0 142 km
Mar 27, 1991 4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium M3.0 131 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Rethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Rethel

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée agricole de Rethel
Lycée Paul Verlaine
École Notre-Dame
Collège Robert de Sorbon
École primaire Mazarin
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Radio Stations near Rethel

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (Opus 128k) pop/rock OGG
France Bleu Champagne-Ardenne MP3 128 kbps
N' Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (MP3 128k) pop/rock MP3 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (AAC 128k) pop/rock AAC 192 kbps
CK Bleu (BE) classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Mélodie FM (BE) MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Rethel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Guerre et Paix en Ardennes
Musée Verlaine
Relais de Poste aux chevaux de Launois sur Vence

Libraries in Rethel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Centre Social Yves Copens0.0

Farmers Markets in Rethel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle
Les Halles

Hotels in Rethel

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Moderne
Le sanglier des Ardennes

Theatres in Rethel

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Louis Jouvet

Castles in Rethel

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ancienne porte du château
belvédère
Château d'Arnicourt
ruines du rempart du château

Train Stations in Rethel

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rethel

Gas Stations in Rethel

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Gyms in Rethel

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Breweries in Rethel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Margoulette

Airports Near Rethel

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chalons Vatry airportXCRMedium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauclair AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Châlons - Écury-sur-Coole AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbeny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtisols les Houches AirfieldSmall Airport
Épernay Plivot AirfieldSmall Airport
Fains-Véel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Croix du Garçon AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims-Prunay AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Sédan Douzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Servon-Melzicourt AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rethel

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rethel

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de l'Hôpital
Église Saint-Benoît
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Rethel

What is the population of Rethel?

Rethel has a population of 8,505 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,186 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.

Is Rethel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,373, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 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 Rethel?

Rethel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.

How is the job market in Rethel?

The job market in Rethel faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 510 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rethel?

The median home value in Rethel is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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