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Verchocq, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Verchocq is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 538. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
538 Population 117/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,054 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,054 median income, 9.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $578/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population538
Density117/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,054
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$578
Housing Units215
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population538
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates50.5640°, 2.0411°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$22,054

About Verchocq

Verchocq is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 538. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Verchocq is $22,054, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Verchocq vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,054
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Verchocq is $115,600, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $578 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 215 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,600
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$578
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units215

Property Tax

Verchocq experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates50.5640°N, 2.0411°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 93 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 138 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 132 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 121 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 17 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 120 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 60 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 93 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 14 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 142 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 86 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 124 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 104 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 59 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 45 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 137 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 79 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 68 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 96 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 60 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Verchocq has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Verchocq

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire RPI 79
École élémentaire RPI 79
École élémentaire Centre RPI 79
École maternelle RPI 79
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Radio Stations near Verchocq

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Verchocq

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agincourt 1415 centre
Centre Azincourt 1415
La Coupole
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée de la Céramique de Desvres
Musée des Amis du Vieil-Hesdin
Musée Henri Dupuis
Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres

Libraries in Verchocq

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fruges0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Verchocq

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché

Breweries in Verchocq

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Funquet
Brasserie Quentovic
BrewBlock

Airports Near Verchocq

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mont Dolé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Verchocq

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Dieu-de-Pitié
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Miséricorde
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Bertulphe
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Verchocq

What is the population of Verchocq?

Verchocq has a population of 538 residents and is located in France. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is Verchocq expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,054, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $578 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Verchocq?

Verchocq has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Verchocq?

The job market in Verchocq faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Verchocq?

The median home value in Verchocq is $115,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $578.

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