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Sainte-Alvère, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Sainte-Alvère is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 900. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
900 Population 72/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,680 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,680 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $612/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population900
Density72/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,680
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$612
Housing Units360
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Population900
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Coordinates44.9468°, 0.8087°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,680

About Sainte-Alvère

Sainte-Alvère is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 900. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sainte-Alvère is $22,680, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (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 54 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Alvère vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,680
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Alvère is $122,400, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $612 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 360 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,400
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$612
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units360

Property Tax

Sainte-Alvère experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 265 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 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates44.9468°N, 0.8087°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 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 M4.5 103 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 60 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 120 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 103 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 59 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 108 km
Jun 21, 2004 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France M3.3 141 km
May 7, 1993 2 km NE of Chermignac, France M3.2 142 km
Apr 6, 2019 7 km ENE of Chevanceaux, France M3.2 87 km
Mar 30, 1997 France M3.1 93 km
Jul 30, 1990 6 km NNW of Aigre, France M3.1 128 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 8 km
Dec 11, 1997 5 km NW of Gémozac, France M3.1 141 km
Mar 30, 1993 7 km S of Magnac-Laval, France M3.0 136 km
Nov 21, 1991 9 km ESE of Hourtin, France M3.0 140 km
Jul 15, 1993 2 km WSW of Chaunay, France M3.0 149 km
Dec 17, 1993 8 km SW of Mouthiers-sur-Boëme, France M2.8 86 km
Jul 13, 1991 5 km E of Matha, France M2.8 132 km
Jul 9, 1991 10 km ENE of Matha, France M2.8 131 km
May 18, 1997 6 km WSW of Chevanceaux, France M2.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Sainte-Alvère has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Sainte-Alvère

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Pierre Biratelle
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Alvère

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 4 dordogne, lot-et-garonne MP3 192 kbps
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - AAC+ 64 local AAC+ 64 kbps
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - MP3 192 local MP3 192 kbps
Liberté FM hits, local news AAC+

Museums in Sainte-Alvère

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace archéologique de Plazac
Espace mémoire 31 mars 1944
Filature de Belvès
Grotte de Font-de-Gaume
L'Abri Cro-Magnon
Moulin de La Rouzique
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie du Périgord
Musée de l'Abri Pataud
Musée des Arts Culinaires
Musée du Chai de Lardimalie
Musée Militaire - Gloires et Souvenirs
Musée Napoléon
Musée national de Préhistoire
Musée Organistrum et vielles à roue
Musée Vesunna
Pôle d'Interprétation de la Préhistoire

Libraries in Sainte-Alvère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque annexe Rabelais0.0
Bibliothèque Charlotte Delbo0.0
Bibliothèque de Marsac sur l'Isle0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale - Espace Saint-Roch0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Georges0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Campus Périgord0.0
Centre social & culturel - Le Forum@0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Trélissac0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Fanlac0.0
Razac sur Livre0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Alvère

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ancienne Halle
Halle
Halle
Halles
Marché Couvert
Marché de Belvès
Marché de Périgueux
Marché de Périgueux
Marché de Razac-sur-l'Isle

Castles in Sainte-Alvère

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancien Donjon
Tour des Dames

Gas Stations in Sainte-Alvère

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3726620032

Banks in Sainte-Alvère

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Sainte-Alvère

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale de Marsac
Brasserie des 3 Croquants
Brasseur
GRUNG Brewery
La Croix du Rat
La Lutine

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Alvère

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Airports Near Sainte-Alvère

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Belvès Saint-PardouxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur LouyreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de LoupiacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de PeyrillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-TouretteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin CarlucetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-GrandeSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouglon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouloc AirfieldSmall Airport
Campsegret AirfieldSmall Airport
Castillonnès AirfieldSmall Airport
Cézac AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Condat sur VézèreSmall Airport
Eyrignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Fauillet AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord AirfieldSmall Airport
Fourques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fumel Montayral AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lamourache Nord AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Lévignac de Guyenne AirfieldSmall Airport
Malbec AirfieldSmall Airport
Marmande – Virazeil AirfieldSmall Airport
Mascar AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauzens et Miremont AirfieldSmall Airport
MIROND'AILES AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncouche AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu de Quercy Couloussac AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu de Quercy Valprionde AirfieldSmall Airport
Montpezat d'AgenaisSmall Airport
Pillac AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Plazac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pressignac Vicq RebeyrotteSmall Airport
Saint Jean de Duras AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Julien AirfieldSmall Airport
Sanet Agonac AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarlat Domme AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Alvère

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sainte-Alvère

Treatment Centers in Sainte-Alvère

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Soins SMR La Lande

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Alvère

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Avit
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Marcel
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Église Sainte-Anne
Église Sainte-Foy

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 Sainte-Alvère

What is the population of Sainte-Alvère?

Sainte-Alvère has a population of 900 residents and is located in France. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

Is Sainte-Alvère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,680, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Alvère?

Sainte-Alvère has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Sainte-Alvère?

The job market in Sainte-Alvère faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Alvère?

The median home value in Sainte-Alvère is $122,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $612.

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