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Sault-lès-Rethel, France

Grand Est · France

Sault-lès-Rethel is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,823. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,823 Population 254/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,794 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,794 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, $463/mo rent

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About Sault-lès-Rethel

Sault-lès-Rethel

Sault-lès-Rethel is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France.

People

Population1,823
Density254/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,794
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$92,600
Rent$463
Housing Units729
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population1,823
Population Density254 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates49.4998°, 4.3623°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,794

About Sault-lès-Rethel

Sault-lès-Rethel is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,823. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sault-lès-Rethel is $21,794, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.4% (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 109 business establishments.

Income: Sault-lès-Rethel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,794
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.4%
356% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sault-lès-Rethel is $92,600, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $463 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 729 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,600
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$463
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units729

Property Tax

Climate in Sault-lès-Rethel

Sault-lès-Rethel has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 621 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.3°C / 38°F 0.5° / 6.1° 41.8
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1° / 8.3° 42.3
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 2.8° / 12.1° 44.7
Apr 10.3°C / 51°F 4.8° / 15.8° 46.9
May 14°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19.5° 58.3
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.5° / 22.8° 54.4
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.6° 64.4
Aug 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.7° 68.8
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21° 39.8
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.9° 48.8
Nov 7°C / 45°F 4° / 9.9° 49.8
Dec 3.9°C / 39°F 1.4° / 6.4° 61.1
Sault-lès-Rethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates49.4998°N, 4.3623°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 114 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 80 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 149 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 144 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 71 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 127 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 144 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 92 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 129 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 111 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 148 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 124 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 102 km
Mar 31, 2007 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium M3.0 146 km
Jun 17, 1991 2 km NW of Blénod-lès-Toul, France M3.0 144 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 77 km
Jan 4, 2002 1 km SSW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.0 143 km
Mar 27, 1991 4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium M3.0 132 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 108 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Sault-lès-Rethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Sault-lès-Rethel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Thérèse
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Radio Stations near Sault-lès-Rethel

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (Opus 128k) pop/rock OGG
France Bleu Champagne-Ardenne MP3 128 kbps
N' Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (MP3 128k) pop/rock MP3 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (AAC 128k) pop/rock AAC 192 kbps
CK Bleu (BE) classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Mélodie FM (BE) MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Sault-lès-Rethel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Guerre et Paix en Ardennes
Musée Verlaine
Relais de Poste aux chevaux de Launois sur Vence

Libraries in Sault-lès-Rethel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Sommepy-Tahure0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Centre Social Yves Copens0.0

Farmers Markets in Sault-lès-Rethel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle
Les Halles

Castles in Sault-lès-Rethel

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Thugny-Trugny

Gas Stations in Sault-lès-Rethel

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #4888438937
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Breweries in Sault-lès-Rethel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Margoulette

Airports Near Sault-lès-Rethel

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chalons Vatry airportXCRMedium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauclair AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Châlons - Écury-sur-Coole AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbeny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtisols les Houches AirfieldSmall Airport
Épernay Plivot AirfieldSmall Airport
Fains-Véel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Croix du Garçon AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims-Prunay AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Sédan Douzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Servon-Melzicourt AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sault-lès-Rethel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sault-lès-Rethel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Crépin et Saint-Crépinien
Église Saint-Loup
Église Saint-Remi

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 Sault-lès-Rethel

What is the population of Sault-lès-Rethel?

Sault-lès-Rethel has a population of 1,823 residents and is located in France. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.

Is Sault-lès-Rethel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,794, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $463 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sault-lès-Rethel?

Sault-lès-Rethel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sault-lès-Rethel?

The job market in Sault-lès-Rethel faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sault-lès-Rethel?

The median home value in Sault-lès-Rethel is $92,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $463.

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