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Rochechouart, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Rochechouart is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,868. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,868 Population 1,592/sq mi density
814 ft Elevation 248 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
51.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,566 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
2.0 / 5.0
$23,566 median income, 9.1% unemployment
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Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$99,200 home value, $496/mo rent

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About Rochechouart

Rochechouart

Rochechouart is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department, region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, west central France. It is a subprefecture of the department.

People

Population3,868
Density1,592/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,566
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$99,200
Rent$496
Housing Units1,547
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Population3,868
Population Density1,592 / sq mi
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Coordinates45.8234°, 0.8206°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$23,566

About Rochechouart

Rochechouart is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,868. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Rochechouart is $23,566, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 232 business establishments.

Income: Rochechouart vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,566
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rochechouart is $99,200, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $496 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,547 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,200
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$496
57% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,547

Property Tax

Climate in Rochechouart

Rochechouart has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1025 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 90.1
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.7° / 8.4° 74.7
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.1° 76.2
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6.3° / 14.8° 89.0
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.6° 92.7
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 22° 81.1
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.1° 62.4
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 14.8° / 24.5° 72.3
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 11.9° / 20.7° 78.6
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.2° 96.7
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.9° / 10.8° 105.7
Dec 5.3°C / 42°F 2.7° / 7.9° 105.0
Rochechouart experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density1,592/sq mi
Coordinates45.8234°N, 0.8206°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above France avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 127 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 109 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 141 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 144 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 143 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 56 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 141 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 70 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 85 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 66 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 145 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 123 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 81 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 112 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 97 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 142 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 101 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 30 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 84 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Rochechouart has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Rochechouart

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Simone Veil
Ecole Maternelle Jacques Prévert
Les Marronniers
Les Tilleuls
Groupe Scolaire Hubert Reeves
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Radio Stations near Rochechouart

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rochechouart

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de la mémoire d'Oradour-sur-Glane
École communale
Écomusée du Pays de Châlus
Espace "Fer et Forges"
Espace Météorite Paul Pellas - Maison de la réserve
Espace Muséographique Pierre Bourrinet
Four à Pain
Halle
Le Grenier
Maison Chabatz d’Entrar
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Départemental d'Art Contemporain
Musée des Los Rejauvits
Musée du chanvre et de la ganterie

Libraries in Rochechouart

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Oradour-sur-Glane0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoine de Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque de Confolens0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Chabanais0.0

Farmers Markets in Rochechouart

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boutique Le Comptoir des Lions
Dépôt Le Comptoir des Lions
Marché

Hotels in Rochechouart

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de France

Cafes in Rochechouart

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café des Sports

Castles in Rochechouart

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Rochechouart

Clinics in Rochechouart

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de Santé

Veterinaries in Rochechouart

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #6738382172

Gas Stations in Rochechouart

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Station-service Intermarché Super Rochechouart
TotalEnergies

Banks in Rochechouart

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Tarneau
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Airports Near Rochechouart

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-TouretteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Condat sur VézèreSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncouche AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Pillac AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sanet Agonac AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Terrasson le Bos AirfieldSmall Airport
Tieleman Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rochechouart

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rochechouart

Treatment Centers in Rochechouart

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SSR Nord
SSR Sud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rochechouart

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Gervais
Église Saint-Julien-de-Brioude
Église Saint-Sauveur

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 Rochechouart

What is the population of Rochechouart?

Rochechouart has a population of 3,868 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,592 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

Is Rochechouart expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,566, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,200 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $496 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rochechouart?

Rochechouart has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rochechouart?

The job market in Rochechouart faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 232 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rochechouart?

The median home value in Rochechouart is $99,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $496.

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