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Riec-sur-Belon, France

Brittany · France

Riec-sur-Belon is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 4,230. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,230 Population 201/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,747 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,747 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $566/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,230
Density201/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,747
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$113,200
Rent$566
Housing Units1,692
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population4,230
Population Density201 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates47.8333°, -3.7000°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$25,747

About Riec-sur-Belon

Riec-sur-Belon is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 4,230. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Riec-sur-Belon is $25,747, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 254 business establishments.

Income: Riec-sur-Belon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,747
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)254

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Riec-sur-Belon is $113,200, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $566 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,692 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,200
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$566
51% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,692

Property Tax

Riec-sur-Belon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates47.8333°N, 3.7000°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

187 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 99 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 67 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 148 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 37 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 42 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 18 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 125 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 11 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 130 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 66 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 28 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 82 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 43 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 31 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 86 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 1 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 112 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 63 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 39 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in

Riec-sur-Belon has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Riec-sur-Belon

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Françoise Bosser
École privée Sacré Cœur
École maternelle du Sacré Cœur
École primaire publique Kergroes
Ecole primaire publique Coat Pin
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Radio Stations near Riec-sur-Belon

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Breizh Izel MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOA UNKNOWN

Museums in Riec-sur-Belon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
Gare de Guiscriff
Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu
La maison de Kerlard
Le Presidial
Maison des Archers
Marinarum
Musée de l'abeille vivante et Cité des fourmis
Musée de la Pêche
Musée de Pont-Aven
Musée des Peintres

Libraries in Riec-sur-Belon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
CDI du lycée Kerneuzec0.0
Espace Avalon0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Concarneau0.0
Médiathèque de Quimperlé0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Michel Thersiquel0.0
Médiathèque Mouezh ar Galon0.0
Médiathèque Robert Badinter0.0
Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin0.0
Mella'thèque0.0
MEM - Médiathèque Espace Mélanie0.0

Farmers Markets in Riec-sur-Belon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Hervo
Halles de Concarneau
Les Halles de l'Île
Marché Bio de Restalgon
Marché de la Place St-Michel

Hotels in Riec-sur-Belon

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de Beg Porz
Domaine de Kerstinec

Cafes in Riec-sur-Belon

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Patrick. Tabac, Presse

Monuments in Riec-sur-Belon

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chapelle St Pierre

Castles in Riec-sur-Belon

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bélon

Dentists in Riec-sur-Belon

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Les Rives du Bélon
Docteur M. Cotten-Lancien

Veterinaries in Riec-sur-Belon

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #10802549961

Gas Stations in Riec-sur-Belon

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
Total Contact

Banks in Riec-sur-Belon

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Riec-sur-Belon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Cornouaille
Brasserie de L'imprimerie
Brasserie dubau
Brasserie Tri Martolod
Le grain du Ponant

Stadiums & Teams in Riec-sur-Belon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Riec-sur-Belon

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport
Quiberon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Riec-sur-Belon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moëlan-sur-Mer Kergroës
Riec-sur-Bélon

Treatment Centers in Riec-sur-Belon

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paul Pierquin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riec-sur-Belon

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Kergroës
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lanriot
Chapelle Saint-Léger
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
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 Riec-sur-Belon

What is the population of Riec-sur-Belon?

Riec-sur-Belon has a population of 4,230 residents and is located in France. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles.

Is Riec-sur-Belon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,747, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,200 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $566 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Riec-sur-Belon?

Riec-sur-Belon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.

How is the job market in Riec-sur-Belon?

The job market in Riec-sur-Belon faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 254 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Riec-sur-Belon?

The median home value in Riec-sur-Belon is $113,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $566.

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