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Rettel, France

Grand Est · France

Rettel is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 772. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
772 Population 417/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$30,326 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,326 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$149,600 home value, $748/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population772
Density417/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,326
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$149,600
Rent$748
Housing Units309
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population772
Population Density417 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates49.4419°, 6.3302°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.9 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$30,326

About Rettel

Rettel is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 772. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Rettel is $30,326, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (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 46 business establishments.

Income: Rettel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$30,326
60% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rettel is $149,600, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $748 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 309 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 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,600
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$748
36% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units309

Property Tax

Climate in Rettel

Rettel has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 695 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F -0.8° / 5.5° 60.8
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -1.5° / 6.8° 52.9
Mar 6°C / 43°F 0.3° / 11.6° 47.8
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 2.2° / 16.7° 37.9
May 13.2°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20° 67.0
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 10.2° / 23.4° 68.6
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 12.1° / 26.1° 55.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25° 60.8
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 8° / 21.3° 50.5
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 5.4° / 15.7° 57.7
Nov 6°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.7° 60.2
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F 0° / 6.2° 75.6
Rettel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below France avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates49.4419°N, 6.3302°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above France avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

884 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 124 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 38 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 125 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 147 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 141 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 51 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 131 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 137 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 38 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 26 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 147 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 17 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 147 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 49 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 37 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 31 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 41 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 118 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 125 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Rettel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Rettel

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire
École de la fontaine
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Rettel

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Generation Dance Radio (LU) dance, dj MP3 192 kbps
MATHIS FM pop rock hip hop MP3 128 kbps
RTL Gold (LU) MP3 256 kbps
AAAudio (LU) ambient, downtempo AAC+ 320 kbps
Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 (LU) MP3 185 kbps
Antenne Trier Das Cityradio (DE) MP3 192 kbps
Radio 100komma7 (LU) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Puls Luxembourg (LU) folk, serbian MP3
Groovetime (LU) acid jazz, funk OGG
Radio Gutt Laun (LU) MP3 64 kbps
Rádio Larochette (LU) pop rock popular MP3 192 kbps
RTL Schlagerliebe (LU) MP3
Radio Diefflen (DE) alternative, rock MP3 128 kbps
PINK (BE) pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radijacija (LU) indie MP3 192 kbps
Free Radio Luxembourg FRL (LU) pop, rock MP3 320 kbps
Antenne Trier (DE) lokalradio, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Lorraine Nord MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rettel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A Possen
Abri du Zeiterholz
Amüseum
Archéosite Celte
Association Ascomemo
Biodiversum
Bock Casemates
Bulldog- und Landmaschinenmuseum
Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain
Centre d'Art Nei Liicht
CENTRE DE DOCUMENTATION + MUSEE « MOSELLE EN GUERRE 1939-45 » (ASCOMEMO)
Château de Malbrouck
Deportation Museum
Europa Experience Luxembourg
European Museum Schengen
Fondation de l'Architecture et de l'ingénierie Luxembourg
Galerie d’art contemporain ‘Am Tunnel’
Glashaus
Glockengießerei Saarburg
Gros ouvrage A19 Hackenberg
Kulturhuef
Lëtzebuerg City Museum
Maison de la Nature
Maison de la Nature et du Tourisme
Moulin de Buding
MUDAM
Mühlenmuseum Hackenberger Mühle
Musée de Calèche
Musée de l'aviation
Musee de la Banque
Musée de la Police Grand-Ducale
Musée de Tramways et de Bus
Musée des Illusions
Musée Dräi Eechelen
Musée du Vin
Musée lorrain des cheminots Rettel
Musée national d'histoire naturelle
Musée Rural et Artisanal
Musée Walygator Parc
National Museum of History and Art
Ouvrage Maginot du Galgenberg
Parc du Haut-Fourneau U4
Pomhouse
Ratskeller
Römische Villa Borg
Römisches Mosaik
Saarländisches Brennereimuseum
Tour aux Puces
Villa Vauban
Waassertuerm
Westwallmuseum Sinz

Libraries in Rettel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Nationale0.0
Bibliothèque paroissale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Diddelenger Bibliothéi0.0
Église Saint-Hubert0.0
Espace Culturel de Bouzonville0.0
Free Use0.0
La Boussole0.0
Lëtzebuerg City Bibliothèque0.0
Marc Grond0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Cattenom0.0
Médiathèque Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Jean Morette0.0
Médiathèque L'Ancienne Église0.0
Médiathèque La Pléiade0.0
Nederlandstalige Jeugdbibliotheek Luxemburg0.0
Photothèque de la Ville de Luxembourg0.0
Puzzle0.0
Stadtbücherei Saarburg0.0

Farmers Markets in Rettel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Glacismaart
Mannebacher Käsemarkt
Marché alimentaire de Thionville
Marché de Bettembourg
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place Jean Burger
Stater Maart
Wochenmarkt Saarburg

Veterinaries in Rettel

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Mirabelle

Breweries in Rettel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie "Um Tennis"
Brasserie Artisanale de Rodemack
Brasserie La Taverne Amnéville
Brasserie Régal'potes
Mannebacher Brauhaus
Papillon brewery
Temmelser Braukeller
Twisted Cat

Stadiums & Teams in Rettel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rettel

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Büchel Air BaseMedium Airport
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air BaseMedium Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Alzing AirfieldSmall Airport
Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bambi Air ClubSmall Airport
Billy-sous-Mangiennes AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Cann'Air ULMSmall Airport
Cappel AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambley airfieldSmall Airport
Corniéville Geville AirfieldSmall Airport
Daun-Senheld Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange AirfieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Doncourt-lès-Conflans AirfieldSmall Airport
Ernzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Folschviller AirfieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Geville AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Couronné AirfieldSmall Airport
Hargarten ULSmall Airport
Hoeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Konz-Könen Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Bertaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheville-Villerupt AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosailes en Moselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy-Malzéville AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Rémeling ULSmall Airport
Saarlouis-Düren AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Avold AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarre-Union AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnois Ultralight AeroclubSmall Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Trier-Föhren AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM HIGHLANDER AirfieldSmall Airport
Useldange Glider FieldSmall Airport
Utscheid Glider FieldSmall Airport
Villerupt AerodromeSmall Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange AirfieldSmall Airport
Zeurange ULMSmall Airport
Zoufftgen AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rettel

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
aktiva
Johannesbad Fachklinik, Gesundheits- & Rehazentrum Saarschleife

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rettel

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Chapelle Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Hubert
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Laurent

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 Rettel

What is the population of Rettel?

Rettel has a population of 772 residents and is located in France. The population density is 417 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

Is Rettel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,326, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $149,600 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rettel?

Rettel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 12.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rettel?

The unemployment rate in Rettel is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rettel?

The median home value in Rettel is $149,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $748.

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