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Verdun, France

Grand Est · France

Verdun is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 21,798. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,798 Population 1,820/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,978 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$21,978 median income, 18.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$100,200 home value, $501/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population21,798
Density1,820/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,978
Unemployment18.1%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$100,200
Rent$501
Housing Units8,719
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Population21,798
Population Density1,820 / sq mi
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Coordinates49.1596°, 5.3829°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$21,978

About Verdun

Verdun is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 21,798. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Verdun is $21,978, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,308 business establishments.

Income: Verdun vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,978
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.1%
403% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,308

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Verdun is $100,200, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $501 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,719 total housing units in the city. 29.2% 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$100,200
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$501
57% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units8,719

Property Tax

Climate in Verdun

Verdun has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -6° / 10.9° 72.9
Feb 4.5°C / 40°F -4.9° / 14.3° 63.0
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F -3.3° / 18.4° 69.5
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -3.2° / 20.9° 52.0
May 12.9°C / 55°F 2.1° / 23.5° 73.6
Jun 18.1°C / 64°F 7° / 30° 86.5
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 9.4° / 33.3° 57.2
Aug 20°C / 68°F 9.4° / 32.6° 58.3
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 4.8° / 30° 67.3
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 2.6° / 22.2° 96.6
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F -3.5° / 15.5° 70.8
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F -5.4° / 12.9° 86.6
Verdun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²)
Population Density1,820/sq mi
Coordinates49.1596°N, 5.3829°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

723 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 3, 2008.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 126 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 109 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 108 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 146 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 108 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 101 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 75 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 130 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 103 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 144 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 108 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 114 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 112 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 107 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 136 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 106 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 96 km
Aug 3, 2005 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 112 km
Jun 23, 2005 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 112 km
May 15, 2005 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany M3.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Verdun has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Verdun

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Porte de France - - - -
École élementaire Louise Michel - - - -
Lycée Margueritte - Groupe Technique Industriel - - - -
École maternelle publique Jacques Prévert - - - -
Collège Buvignier - - - -
Collège Maurice Barrès - - - -
Groupe scolaire Jules Ferry - - - -
École Danielle Mitterrand - - - -
Lycée Jean-Auguste Margueritte - - - -
École primaire Caroline Aigle - - - -
Groupe scolaire Sainte-Anne - - - -
Lycée privé Sainte-Anne - - - -
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Radio Stations near Verdun

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Verdun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Mondial de la Paix
Citadelle Souterraine
Ferme Éducative de Wombey
Maison du site des Éparges
Mémorial de Verdun 1914-1918
Musée de la Princerie
Musée du poste de garde
Tranchée de Chattancourt

Libraries in Verdun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque provisoire0.0

Farmers Markets in Verdun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert

Hotels in Verdun

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de jeunesse
B&B Hôtel Verdun
Hôtel de Montaulbain
Hôtel du Tigre
Hôtel Saint-Paul
hotelF1
Ibis Budget
La Cloche d'Or
Les Jardins du Mess
Logis Hôtel Les Orchidées

Cafes in Verdun

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chez Nat
De Baristi
Stadelmann

Cinemas in Verdun

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Le Caroussel

Theatres in Verdun

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grenier Théâtre

Monuments in Verdun

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ancien cimetière militaire des casernes Marceau
Monument à la Victoire et aux Soldats de Verdun
Statue

Castles in Verdun

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citadelle de Verdun

Veterinaries in Verdun

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de la Paix
FR #94428929

Train Stations in Verdun

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Verdun

Bus Stations in Verdun

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #689271661

Gas Stations in Verdun

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc
Esso Express
Intermarché
Total Citadelle

Banks in Verdun

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque de France
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL

Airports Near Verdun

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base-Medium Airport
Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air Base-Medium Airport
Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base-Medium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield-Medium Airport
Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bar-le-Duc Airfield-Small Airport
Beauclair Airfield-Small Airport
Billy-sous-Mangiennes Airfield-Small Airport
Chambley airfield-Small Airport
Chassey-Beaupré Airfield-Small Airport
Corniéville Geville Airfield-Small Airport
Doncourt-lès-Conflans Airfield-Small Airport
Fains-Véel Airfield-Small Airport
Geville Airfield-Small Airport
Jehonville Air Base-Small Airport
La Bertaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
La Croix du Garçon Airfield-Small Airport
Lalœuf Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes du Der Airfield-Small Airport
Longuyon Villette Airfield-Small Airport
Marville Montmédy Airfield-Small Airport
Micheville-Villerupt Airfield-Small Airport
Pont-Saint-Vincent Airfield-Small Airport
Sédan Douzy Airfield-Small Airport
Servon-Melzicourt Airfield-Small Airport
Useldange Glider Field-Small Airport
Villerupt Aerodrome-Small Airport
Vitry-le-François Vauclerc Airfield-Small Airport
Zoufftgen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Verdun

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Relais Poste
Verdun Schweitzer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Verdun

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Notre-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Amant
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Sauveur
Église Saint-Victor
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc
Synagogue de Verdun

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 Verdun

What is the population of Verdun?

Verdun has a population of 21,798 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,820 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles.

Is Verdun expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,978, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,200 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $501 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 Verdun?

Verdun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Verdun?

The job market in Verdun faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,308 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Verdun?

The median home value in Verdun is $100,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $501.

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