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Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,051. Elevation: 1,224 ft (373 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,051 Population 73/sq mi density
1,224 ft Elevation 373 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,561 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,561 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $445/mo rent

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About Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.

People

Population1,051
Density73/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,561
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$89,000
Rent$445
Housing Units420
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Population1,051
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Coordinates46.2141°, 1.4300°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$22,561

About Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,051. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine is $22,561, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (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 63 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,561
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine is $89,000, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $445 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 420 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,000
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$445
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units420

Property Tax

Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates46.2141°N, 1.4300°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above France avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 120 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 90 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 119 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 76 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 119 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 120 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 100 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 109 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 145 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 109 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 112 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 33 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 117 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 145 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 122 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 33 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 56 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 110 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 42 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire
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Radio Stations near Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dynamo AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Valadon
Hôtel Lépinat
Klepsydra
La Maison des Sorcière
Micro Folie
Micro-Folie
Musée de la Minéralogie
Musée de la Vallée de la Creuse
Musée du Vélo du Haut Limousin
Musée René Baubérot
Musée René Baubérot
Scénovision
Urêka

Libraries in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliohèque Athanase Bassinet0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Châtelus-le-Marcheix0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Gartempe Saint-Pardoux0.0
Bibliothèque Mis & Thiennot0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Benjamin Bord0.0
Médiathèque au fil des mots0.0
Médiathèque René Chatreix0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché Châteauponsac

Gas Stations in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AS 24
Shell

Breweries in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Lémovice
Brasserie Sostra

Airports Near Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Maurice

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 Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine

What is the population of Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine?

Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine has a population of 1,051 residents and is located in France. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.

Is Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,561, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,000 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $445 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine?

Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine?

The job market in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine?

The median home value in Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine is $89,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $445.

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