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Richwiller, France

Grand Est · France

Richwiller is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 3,362. Elevation: 807 ft (246 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,362 Population 1,571/sq mi density
807 ft Elevation 246 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,918 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$27,918 median income, 9.3% unemployment
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Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$132,000 home value, $660/mo rent

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About Richwiller

Richwiller

Richwiller is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. It forms part of the Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération, the inter-communal local government body for the Mulhouse conurbation.

People

Population3,362
Density1,571/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$27,918
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$132,000
Rent$660
Housing Units1,345
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Population3,362
Population Density1,571 / sq mi
Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Coordinates47.7800°, 7.2807°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$27,918

About Richwiller

Richwiller is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 3,362. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet (246 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Richwiller is $27,918, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 202 business establishments.

Income: Richwiller vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,918
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)202

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Richwiller is $132,000, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,345 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,000
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$660
43% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,345

Property Tax

Climate in Richwiller

Richwiller has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 767 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -0.9° / 5.5° 44.8
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -0.7° / 7.5° 44.7
Mar 7°C / 45°F 2° / 12° 47.3
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F 4.9° / 16.5° 56.2
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.4° 86.1
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.7° / 24.2° 76.9
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.4° 71.8
Aug 20°C / 68°F 14° / 26.1° 79.6
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 21.4° 64.5
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16° 69.7
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.7° / 9.7° 61.9
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F 0.1° / 6.1° 63.4
Richwiller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,571/sq mi
Coordinates47.7800°N, 7.2807°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

628 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 82 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 137 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 104 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 146 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 58 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 146 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 95 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 133 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 62 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 138 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 76 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 76 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 119 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 120 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 119 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 135 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 109 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 107 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 136 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 143 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Richwiller has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Richwiller

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Maternelle Amélie II
École primaire Eugène Wacker
École Élémentaire Amélie II
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Radio Stations near Richwiller

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Swiss Classic (CH) AAC 96 kbps
Radio Basilisk (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Energy Basel (NRJ) (CH) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 3 (CH) AAC 64 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz (CH) blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
GRRIF (CH) blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Azur FM 68 - Colmar MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Radiopolis (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) (CH) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] (CH) charts, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur (CH) kultur AAC 48 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle (CH) AAC 128 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Worship chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Magnum Haute Vosges MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Belle Vue MP3 256 kbps
Radio SRF Virus (CH) AAC 40 kbps
Arc Musique (CH) classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) (CH) OGG 2000 kbps
Phare FM Louange MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Richwiller

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien lavoir
Château de Bucheneck
Cité du train
Écomusée d'Alsace
Fondation François Schneider
Hartmannswillerkopf Franco-German Historial
L'Ambulance Alpine
La Grange à Bécanes - Musée Rhenan de la Moto
La Kunsthalle - Centre d'art contemporain
Le Musée des Amis de Thann
Maison du Patrimoine Edouard Boeglin
MAUSA Vauban
Mémorial de Haute Alsace
Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes
Musée de la mine et de la potasse
Musée de la Porte de Thann
Musée de la Regence
Musée de la Schlitte et des Métiers du Bois
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse
Musée du Baillage
Musée du Papier Peint
Musée Electropolis
Musée Historique de Mulhouse
Musée National de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf
Musée Théodore Deck
Musée Vauban
MUSEUM Dan GERBO
Nef des Jouets
Vivarium du Moulin

Libraries in Richwiller

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Centrale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bourtzwiller0.0
Bibliothèque de Dornach0.0
Bibliothèque des Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque du Drouot0.0
Bibliotheque le liseron0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Salvator0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de la Fonderie0.0
Escal'0.0
Learning Center0.0
Mairie de Niederhergheim0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Cernay0.0
Médiathèque de Guebwiller0.0
Médiathèque de Kingersheim0.0
Médiathèque de Thann0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Sundgau0.0
Médiathèque La Citadelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nathan Katz0.0
Médiathèque Paul Kanitzer0.0
Mille Feuilles - Café0.0
Schönebuech0.0

Farmers Markets in Richwiller

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Extra Stockage
Le Marché du Canal Couvert de Mulhouse
Place du Marché

Monuments in Richwiller

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Découverte de la potasse d'Alsace
Gros chêne de Pfastatt

Veterinaries in Richwiller

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de Richwiller

Banks in Richwiller

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Richwiller

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Lutterbach
Brasserie des Quatre Pays
Brasserie du Marcaire
Brasserie du Rhin
Brasserie du Vallon
La Passerelle
Microbrasserie de la Plaine
Microbrasserie G'Sundgo

Stadiums & Teams in Richwiller

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Ski Resorts Near Richwiller

38 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gaschney 360 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 $0
Ventron 0.0 $0
Station du Markstein 0.0 $0
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 $0
Gérardmer 0.0 $0
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 $0
La Schlucht 0.0 $0
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 $0
Valtin 0.0 $0
Lac Blanc 0.0 $0
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0

Airports Near Richwiller

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Albé-Val de Villé AirfieldSmall Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kirchzarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenburg-Baden AirfieldSmall Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Richwiller

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Richwiller

Treatment Centers in Richwiller

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation Saint-Jean

Churches & Religious Organizations in Richwiller

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église du Christ-Roi
Église Sainte-Catherine

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 Richwiller

What is the population of Richwiller?

Richwiller has a population of 3,362 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,571 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

Is Richwiller expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,918, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,000 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Richwiller?

Richwiller has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Richwiller?

The job market in Richwiller faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 202 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Richwiller?

The median home value in Richwiller is $132,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $660.

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