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Rochefort, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Rochefort is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 29,427. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rochefort
Rochefort, unofficially Rochefort-sur-Mer for disambiguation, is a city and commune in Southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a subprefecture of the Charente-Maritime department, located in the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
People
Economy
DHousing
BClimate
| Population | 29,427 |
| Population Density | 3,474 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.9430°, -0.9677° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.1 inches (1,375 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.9 inches (2 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,010 |
About Rochefort
Rochefort is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 29,427. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Rochefort vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,010 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.8% |
| 450% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,766 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $134,400 |
| 52% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $672 |
| 42% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,771 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rochefort
Rochefort has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (21°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 722 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9430°N, 0.9677°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Rochefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Rochefort
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groupe scolaire Anatole France | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Pierre Loti | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général Marcel Dassault - Site 2 | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Georges Guérineau | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Samuel de Champlain | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Édouard Herriot | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Libération | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Saint-Exupéry | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Edouard Grimaux | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Maurice Merleau-Ponty | - | - | - | - |
| Collège La Fayette | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Professionnel Gilles Jamain | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Émile Zola | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Marie de La Providence | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire La Gallissonnière | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Marcel Dassault | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Anatole France | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle publique Anatole France | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Sainte-Marie de La Providence | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Marcel Dassault 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée Marcel Dassault | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Émile Zola | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Édouard Herriot | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire La Gallissonnière | - | - | - | - |
| Institut de Formation des Soins Infirmiers | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège La Fayette | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rochefort
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits 1 | dance, dj | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Hits 1 latina | fiesta latina, fiestalatina | MP3 320 kbps | |
| WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor | alternative / indie, downtempo | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Rochefort
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Trizay | ||||
| Corderie Royale | ||||
| École de médecine navale - Musée | ||||
| Écomusée L'huître et son environnement | ||||
| L'Hermione, La Frégate de la liberté | ||||
| La cabane des Claires | ||||
| La Cité de l'Huître | ||||
| La Halle aux Vivres | ||||
| Le Bunker de La Rochelle | ||||
| Le conservatoire du bégonia | ||||
| Lingot d'Art 1876 | ||||
| Maison de Pierre Loti | ||||
| Maison du Québec | ||||
| Musée Africain | ||||
| Musée automobie de Ciré-d'Aunis | ||||
| Musée d'Archéologie Vieille Paroisse | ||||
| Musée d'art et d'histoire - Hôtel Hèbre de Saint-Clément | ||||
| Musée de l'Aéronautique Navale | ||||
| Musée de la Nacre | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée du Nouveau Monde | ||||
| Musée du Vélo | ||||
| Musée Ferroviaire | ||||
| Musée Maritime | ||||
| Musée Maritime La Rochelle | ||||
| Musée Napoléon | ||||
| Musée National de la Marine | ||||
| Musee Régional de Fouras | ||||
| Musée Rochelais d'Histoire Protestante | ||||
| Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle | ||||
| Museum of old shops |
Libraries in Rochefort
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| À livre ouvert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Clavette | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Excelia | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque de Saint-Christophe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Josette Lidon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Méridienne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Madeleine Gorioux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Laurent de la prée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Nicole Liot | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour Tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque sonore | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Paul Chenereau | 0.0 | |||||
| Culture et bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Des livres et vous | 0.0 | |||||
| Islamic | 0.0 | |||||
| La Bouquinerie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque à la Plage | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'agglomération Michel-Crépeau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Échillais | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de l'Estran | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Laleu-La Pallice | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Mireuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Soubise | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Villeneuve | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Elsa Triolet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Érik Orsenna | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Henri Moreau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale Abri du Marin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Service Historique de la Défense | 0.0 | |||||
| Thoulire | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rochefort
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux Poissons | |||||
| Halle de la Bouillerie | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| L'entrepot | |||||
| La Ferme des Quatre Ânes | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Central | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché d'Arvert | |||||
| Marché de La Pallice | |||||
| Marché de Ronce-les-Bains |
Hotels in Rochefort
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rochefort
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rochefort
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rochefort
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rochefort
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rochefort
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rochefort
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rochefort
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rochefort
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rochefort
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rochefort
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rochefort
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rochefort
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOC 17 | ||||
| Brasserie Autrement | ||||
| Brasserie Thiéfine | ||||
| Brasseurs Cueilleurs | ||||
| La Beun'aise | ||||
| La Brasserie de l’Île d’Aix | ||||
| Science Infuse |
Stadiums & Teams in Rochefort
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rochefort
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | CNG | Medium Airport |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LRH | Medium Airport |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | NIT | Medium Airport |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | RCO | Medium Airport |
| Royan-Médis Airport | RYN | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Vendays-Montalivet | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome du Girouard | - | Small Airport |
| Arvert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breuil Barret Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Corme Ecluse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fontenay Le Comte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jarnac Champagne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Tranche-sur-Mer ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Le Thou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Luçon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pons Avy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Estèphe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saintes Thénac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Secondigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soulac Sur Mer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Jean d'Angély Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Pierre d'Oléron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Talmont Vendée Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Usseau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rochefort
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rochefort |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rochefort
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de l’Espérance | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Protestante | |
| Église Protestante Unie de Rochefort | |
| Église Saint-Louis | |
| Église Saint-Paul | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Rochefort?
Rochefort has a population of 29,427 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,474 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.
Is Rochefort expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,010, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $134,400 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $672 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Rochefort?
Rochefort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.
How is the job market in Rochefort?
The job market in Rochefort faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,766 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rochefort?
The median home value in Rochefort is $134,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $672.