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Saint-Médard-la-Rochette, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 585. Elevation: 1,654 ft (504 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
585 Population 51/sq mi density
1,654 ft Elevation 504 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,676 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,676 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $388/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population585
Density51/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,676
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$388
Housing Units234
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)
Population585
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)
Coordinates46.0500°, 2.1500°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,676

About Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 585. The city sits at an elevation of 1,654 feet (504 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette is $21,676, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Médard-la-Rochette vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,676
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette is $77,600, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $388 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 234 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,600
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$388
67% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units234

Property Tax

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,654 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates46.0500°N, 2.1500°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

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 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 40 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 135 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 150 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 138 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 51 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 54 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 85 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 60 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 44 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 89 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 75 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 52 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 129 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 135 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 141 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 145 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 127 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 133 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 83 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 70 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48 MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Am'Carta
Ancienne usine Chapal
Atelier Galerie Christian Girard
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Château
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
Coopérative diamantaire La Felletinoise
Domaine de Banizette
Écomusée de la Pelletrie
Maison de la réserve
Maison du Tapissier
Musée Air Mémorial Creusois

Libraries in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque associative des Ateliers de la Mine0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs0.0
Bibliothèque de Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel et Artistique Jean Lurçat0.0
Le Chat'Pitre0.0
Médiatheque de Royere de vassivière0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Municipale de Cressat0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Halle
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubusson
Marché de Crocq
Marché de Felletin

Castles in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Hautefaye

Breweries in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La 23

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Chastreix 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fourneaux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Pardoux
Église Sainy-Thomas-de-Canterbery

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-Médard-la-Rochette

What is the population of Saint-Médard-la-Rochette?

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette has a population of 585 residents and is located in France. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles.

Is Saint-Médard-la-Rochette expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,676, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $388 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette?

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette?

The job market in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette?

The median home value in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette is $77,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $388.

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