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Sainte-Sévère, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Sainte-Sévère is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 568. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
568 Population 133/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,596 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,596 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $584/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population568
Density133/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,596
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$116,800
Rent$584
Housing Units227
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population568
Population Density133 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates45.7533°, -0.2388°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (851 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,596

About Sainte-Sévère

Sainte-Sévère is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 568. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sainte-Sévère is $25,596, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (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 34 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Sévère vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,596
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Sévère is $116,800, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $584 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 227 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,800
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$584
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units227

Property Tax

Sainte-Sévère experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates45.7533°N, 0.2388°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

236 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 85 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 119 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 64 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 48 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 108 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 94 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 93 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 91 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 94 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 116 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 63 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 121 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 84 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 91 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 20 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 86 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 111 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 54 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 79 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Sainte-Sévère has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Sainte-Sévère

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Attitude MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zaï Zaï alternative rock, chill MP3 128 kbps
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Bide&Musique MP3 128 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Sévère

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace d'Interprétation du Gallo-Romain des Bouchauds
Jardin de Gabriel
Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs
Maison des Gabarriers
Maison natale de François Mitterand
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Gare
Musée des savoir-faire du Cognac;Espace Découverte
Musée des Vieux Outils
Parc des Expositions de Cognac
Rémy Martin

Libraries in Sainte-Sévère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Breuil (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Coeur de Charente Aigre - Tusson - Saint-Fraigne0.0
Bibliothèque de Pérignac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale L'Envol des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Simone Veil0.0
Espace du prieuré (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Les Amis du Livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale du Rouillacais0.0
Médiathèque La Kinkaïri0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Sévère

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de plein vent
Marché de Rouillac
Marché de Saint-Jacques
Marché du Tambourinour
Marché plein air
Marché plein air
Marché plein air
Marché plein vent
Place du Champ de Foire
Ruche Cognac

Breweries in Sainte-Sévère

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Big Hop
Brasserie des Gabariers
Brasserie Jukebox
La Goule

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Sévère

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sainte-Sévère

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-TouretteSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalais AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pillac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Sévère

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Sévère

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Sévère

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-Sévère

What is the population of Sainte-Sévère?

Sainte-Sévère has a population of 568 residents and is located in France. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

Is Sainte-Sévère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,596, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,800 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Sévère?

Sainte-Sévère has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sainte-Sévère?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Sévère is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Sévère?

The median home value in Sainte-Sévère is $116,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $584.

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