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Saint-Porchaire, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Saint-Porchaire is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,437. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,437 Population 241/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,667 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,667 median income, 8.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $595/mo rent

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About Saint-Porchaire

Saint-Porchaire

Saint-Porchaire is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

People

Population1,437
Density241/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,667
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,000
Rent$595
Housing Units575
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population1,437
Population Density241 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates45.8210°, -0.7841°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$24,667

About Saint-Porchaire

Saint-Porchaire is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,437. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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.

The median household income in Saint-Porchaire is $24,667, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (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 86 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Porchaire vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,667
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Porchaire is $119,000, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $595 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 575 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,000
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$595
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units575

Property Tax

Saint-Porchaire enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates45.8210°N, 0.7841°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 43 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 98 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 44 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 62 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 84 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 51 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 73 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 52 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 50 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 64 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 104 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 99 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 98 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 148 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 117 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 59 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 124 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 39 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 71 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Saint-Porchaire has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Saint-Porchaire

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élementaire de Saint-Porchaire
École maternelle de Saint-Porchaire
Collège Fontbruant
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Radio Stations near Saint-Porchaire

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Saint-Porchaire

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Trizay
Ancien musée municipal de la Céramique
Corderie Royale
École de médecine navale - Musée
Jardin de sculpture romane de Lozay
L'Hermione, La Frégate de la liberté
Le conservatoire du bégonia
Les Trésors de Lisette
Lingot d'Art 1876
Maison de Pierre Loti
Maison des Aqueducs
Maison du Patrimoine
Micro-Folie
Musée archéologique
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 l'Echevinage
Musée de la miniature
Musée de la Pêche aux Engins et aux Filets
Musée de la Pierre
Musée du Présidial
Musée Dupuy-Mestreau
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée National de la Marine
Museum of old shops

Libraries in Saint-Porchaire

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À livre ouvert0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Landes0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Médis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Graffitis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Guy Chapuis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Nicole Liot0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Biblothèque Municipale de Mazeray0.0
Centre Paul Chenereau0.0
Médiathénac Edmond Maguier0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Échillais0.0
mediathéque de La Chapelle des Pots0.0
Médiathèque de Préguillac0.0
Médiathèque de Soubise0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque Dominique de Roux0.0
Médiathèque Émile Gaboriau0.0
Médiathèque Érik Orsenna0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Georges de Didonne0.0
Médiathèque municipale Roger Chéneau0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Senillou0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Porchaire

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Halles
La Ferme des Quatre Ânes
La Ferme Santone
Les Halles
Marché central
Marché couvert
Marché de Saint-Savinien
Marché de Saujon
Marché du Parc
Marché Saint-Pierre
Vieilles halles

Cafes in Saint-Porchaire

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar de La Croix Blanche

Castles in Saint-Porchaire

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Roche-Courbon

Dentists in Saint-Porchaire

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr DAMAA
Dr OYHANTO
Primaud Jean François

Gas Stations in Saint-Porchaire

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Saint-Porchaire

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Saint-Porchaire

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BOC 17
Brasserie des 3 Phares
Brasserie Thiéfine
Chez Georges
Le Rive Droite

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Porchaire

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Porchaire

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Porchaire

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Porchaire

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Porchaire

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Porchaire

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-Porchaire

What is the population of Saint-Porchaire?

Saint-Porchaire has a population of 1,437 residents and is located in France. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

Is Saint-Porchaire expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,667, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,000 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $595 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Porchaire?

Saint-Porchaire 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 Saint-Porchaire?

The job market in Saint-Porchaire faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Porchaire?

The median home value in Saint-Porchaire is $119,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $595.

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