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Sedan, France

Grand Est · France

Sedan is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 20,620. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
20,620 Population 3,278/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$18,554 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,554 median income, 28.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$94,600 home value, $473/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population20,620
Density3,278/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$18,554
Unemployment28.3%
Poverty33.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$94,600
Rent$473
Housing Units8,248
Rent Burden31.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Population20,620
Population Density3,278 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates49.7019°, 4.9403°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (912 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$18,554

About Sedan

Sedan is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 20,620. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sedan is $18,554, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 28.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,237 business establishments.

Income: Sedan vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$18,554
75% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment28.3%
686% above France avg
Poverty Rate33.0%
166% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,237

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sedan is $94,600, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $473 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,248 total housing units in the city. 31.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,600
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$473
59% below France avg
Rent Burden31.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units8,248

Property Tax

Climate in Sedan

Sedan has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 932 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -6° / 10.3° 89.1
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F -4.4° / 13.4° 75.5
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F -2.9° / 17.4° 76.2
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F -3° / 20.6° 52.6
May 12.7°C / 55°F 1.8° / 23.2° 68.4
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 6.8° / 30.1° 81.3
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 9.1° / 33.6° 70.0
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 9.6° / 32° 56.3
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 4.8° / 30.3° 74.0
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 2.5° / 21.7° 109.3
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F -3.2° / 14.7° 78.4
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F -4.9° / 12.6° 100.8
Sedan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density3,278/sq mi
Coordinates49.7019°N, 4.9403°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

457 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 143 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 114 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 140 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 142 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 79 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 146 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 129 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 115 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 150 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 147 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 146 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 69 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 141 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 100 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 139 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 135 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 141 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 141 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 107 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Sedan has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Sedan

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique de L'Esplanade
École Primaire Publique Bellevue
École maternelle publique Résidence
École primaire publique La Prairie
École primaire Leclerc-Adam
École primaire Blanpain
École primaire publique Georges Ouvrard
Collège Le Lac
École Blanpin
Collège Elisabeth de Nassau
Lycée Mabillon
Collège Mabillon
Lycée professionnel Jean-Baptiste Clément
Lycée professionnel du Château
Collège Turenne
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Radio Stations near Sedan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
CK Bleu (BE) classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Sedan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardois'alle
Aux Saveurs des Ardennes
Centre de la Chasse et de la Nature
L'Agri Musée
La Maison des Ailleurs
Maison de la derniere Cartouche
Musée Arthur Rimbaud
Musée de l'Ardenne
Musée de la Bière
Musée de la Lavandière
Musée de la Métallurgie
Musée des débuts de l'aviation
Musée des deux guerres mondiales de Chagny
Musée des mineraux et fossiles
Musée des outils d'autrefois
Musée du feutre
Musée du linge
Musée du vieux Nouzonville
Musée Ducal

Libraries in Sedan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Paliseul0.0
Bibliothèque Ronde Couture0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Centre de Documentation de l'Institut International de la Marionnette0.0
Espace Culturel Gaston Robert0.0
Mediatheque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Mendès-France0.0
Médiathèque Porte Neuve0.0
Médiathèque Voyelles0.0

Farmers Markets in Sedan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de l'Hôtel de ville
Marché de la Ronde Couture
Marché des producteurs de Pays
Marché des producteurs de Pays

Hotels in Sedan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Inn Design Sedan
Hôtel Le Château Fort de Sedan

Cafes in Sedan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Café Turenne
Le Gaulois

Cinemas in Sedan

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma de quartier abandonné
Cinéma Turenne

Monuments in Sedan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancienne manufacture royale de draps dite le Dijonval

Castles in Sedan

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château-haut

Train Stations in Sedan

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sedan

Gas Stations in Sedan

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express
Intermarché
Relais Total Sedan Marne
Station Service E. Leclerc

Banks in Sedan

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire du Nord
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Sedan

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Fit'n Form

Breweries in Sedan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de Monthermé
Brasserie d'Yvois
Brasserie de Rochehaut
Brasserie Frédéric Gillet
La Petite Brasserie Ardennaise

Stadiums & Teams in Sedan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sedan

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air BaseMedium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier AirfieldMedium Airport
Beauclair AirfieldSmall Airport
Billy-sous-Mangiennes AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtisols les Houches AirfieldSmall Airport
Jehonville Air BaseSmall Airport
La Croix du Garçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Longuyon Villette AirfieldSmall Airport
Maillen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Marville Montmédy AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hubert Air BaseSmall Airport
Saint Hubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Sédan Douzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Servon-Melzicourt AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sedan

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste
Sedan Turenne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sedan

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du lycée collége Mabillon (Torcy)
Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Église Notre-Dame et Saint-Léger (Torcy)
Église Saint-Charles-Borromée
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Synagogue
Temple Protestant

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 Sedan

What is the population of Sedan?

Sedan has a population of 20,620 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,278 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

Is Sedan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,554, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,600 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $473 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sedan?

Sedan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sedan?

The job market in Sedan faces challenges, with unemployment at 28.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,237 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sedan?

The median home value in Sedan is $94,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $473.

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