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Ruch, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Ruch is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 544. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
544 Population 47/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,373 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,373 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $586/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population544
Density47/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,373
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$117,200
Rent$586
Housing Units218
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population544
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates44.7761°, -0.0402°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,217 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$21,373

About Ruch

Ruch is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 544. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ruch is $21,373, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Ruch vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,373
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ruch is $117,200, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $586 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 218 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 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,200
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$586
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units218

Property Tax

Ruch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates44.7761°N, 0.0402°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above France avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 68 km
Jun 20, 1992 10 km S of Hagetmau, France M4.1 142 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 79 km
Dec 4, 1997 8 km SE of Amou, France M4.1 146 km
Oct 31, 1990 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.1 149 km
Jul 30, 1992 4 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.0 148 km
Jan 14, 1996 7 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 146 km
Jan 14, 1996 5 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 147 km
Jan 17, 1996 7 km NNW of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 148 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 120 km
Jan 14, 1996 4 km NE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.7 149 km
Jun 7, 1993 10 km ESE of Amou, France M3.6 143 km
Nov 10, 1990 7 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.5 146 km
Aug 17, 1998 4 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.5 149 km
Sep 4, 1990 8 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.5 145 km
Oct 2, 1990 9 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.5 143 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 124 km
Jan 14, 1996 6 km NE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.5 148 km
Dec 6, 1997 6 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.4 147 km
Jan 3, 1990 12 km NE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Ruch has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Ruch

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École élémentaire Louis Delom Sorbe
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Radio Stations near Ruch

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Info MP3 128 kbps
France Inter UNKNOWN
Europe 1 aac, news AAC 128 kbps
RMC infos, news UNKNOWN
france info (lofi) info, lofi MP3 32 kbps
Radio Orient arabic music, islam MP3
Radio MDM MP3 192 kbps
Radio campus bordeaux blues, classique MP3 128 kbps
F. HITS AQUITAINE musique, pop AAC 96 kbps
France inter - La musique Inter UNKNOWN
Liberté FM hits, local news AAC+

Museums in Ruch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle du Carmel
Domaine de Malagar
Ecomusée du Libournais
La maison du Boulanger d'Autrefois
Les Orgues de Montpon-Ménestérol
Musée agricole à la Ferme de Deloges
Musée Archéologique André Larroderie
Musée d'artisanat et monuments en allumettes de Fontet
Musée d’art sacré
Musée de la Batellerie
Musée de la burette à huile
Musée des outils
Musée des pompiers du monde
Musée Léonie Gardeau - Musée d'histoire locale d'Arts et de Traditions populaires
Musée souterrain de la poterie
Tour de Michel de Montaigne

Libraries in Ruch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunal0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Maison Rurale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Branne0.0
Médiathèque La Quincaillerie0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Condorcet0.0
Médiathèque Raymond Farré0.0
Médiathèque Robert Escarpit0.0

Farmers Markets in Ruch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruits et Légumes
Halle
Halle de Duras
Langon, marché de dimanche
Langon, marché de vendredi
Marché Couvert
Marché de Caudrot
Marché de Saint-Macaire
Marché du samedi
Place de l'Église

Castles in Ruch

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Vaure

Breweries in Ruch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
KM5
Microbrasserie La Vagabonde
Paris-Niort
Y'a une sorcière dans ma bière

Stadiums & Teams in Ruch

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ruch

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Agen La Garenne airportAGFMedium Airport
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-SaucatsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur LouyreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-TouretteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-GrandeSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bazas Cazats AirfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouglon AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains AirfieldSmall Airport
Campin AirfieldSmall Airport
Campsegret AirfieldSmall Airport
Castillonnès AirfieldSmall Airport
Cestas AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalais AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Château Vénus AirfieldSmall Airport
Fauillet AirfieldSmall Airport
Fourques AirfieldSmall Airport
La Réole Floudes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lamourache Nord AirfieldSmall Airport
Lavardac AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Lévignac de Guyenne AirfieldSmall Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac AirfieldSmall Airport
Marmande – Virazeil AirfieldSmall Airport
MIROND'AILES AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncouche AirfieldSmall Airport
Montpezat d'AgenaisSmall Airport
Pillac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Aignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean de Duras AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Julien AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Foy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saumont Gentieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Segalas AirfieldSmall Airport
Sembas AirfieldSmall Airport
Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Tieleman Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Villeton AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ruch

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruch

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Étienne
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 Ruch

What is the population of Ruch?

Ruch has a population of 544 residents and is located in France. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

Is Ruch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,373, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,200 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $586 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ruch?

Ruch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ruch?

The unemployment rate in Ruch is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ruch?

The median home value in Ruch is $117,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $586.

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