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Vireux-Molhain, France

Grand Est · France

Vireux-Molhain is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,833. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,833 Population 443/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,721 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,721 median income, 20.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $369/mo rent

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About Vireux-Molhain

Vireux-Molhain

The Vireux-Molhain national nature reserve (RNN104) is a national nature reserve of geological and paleontological interest. It is located in the Pointe de Givet, department of Ardennes, on the border between France and Belgium. It covers an area of 1.82 ha. The site is known as Customs Wall as it is near an old customs post. This outcrop of Middle Devonian shale is notable for the quantity and good state of preservation of its fossils. Trilobites are well-represented.

People

Population1,833
Density443/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,721
Unemployment20.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$369
Housing Units733
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population1,833
Population Density443 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates50.0787°, 4.7243°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,145 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$19,721

About Vireux-Molhain

Vireux-Molhain is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,833. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vireux-Molhain is $19,721, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.1% (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 110 business establishments.

Income: Vireux-Molhain vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,721
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.1%
458% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vireux-Molhain is $73,800, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $369 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 733 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,800
74% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$369
68% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units733

Property Tax

Vireux-Molhain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density443/sq mi
Coordinates50.0787°N, 4.7243°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 141 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 133 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 123 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 119 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 74 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 42 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 149 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 118 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 132 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 34 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 83 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 117 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 116 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 136 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 62 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 142 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 140 km
Oct 29, 1996 5 km NE of Pelm, Germany M3.6 146 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 77 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Vireux-Molhain has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Vireux-Molhain

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La Montagne des Vignes
École primaire Maurice Robinet
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Radio Stations near Vireux-Molhain

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Mixx FM Charleroi (BE) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emotion MP3 128 kbps
La Cible (BE) 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio (BE) charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO (BE) MP3 128 kbps
CK Bleu (BE) classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Quartz (BE) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre (BE) 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Equinoxe electronic MP3 192 kbps
RCF Sud Belgique (BE) christian MP3 192 kbps
AFN 360 Benelux (BE) pop, rock MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Vireux-Molhain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardois'alle
Chemin de Fer des 3 Vallées
Ecomusée du Viroin
Espace Arthur Masson
La maison espagnole
Maison de l'Ardoise
Maison de la Pataphonie
Maison du patrimoine médiéval mosan
Maison Leffe
Mr Sax's House
Musée de l'ardoise de Fumay
Musée de l’ardoise Michel Paradon
Musée de la bataille de Rocroy et de la Guerre de Trente Ans
Musée de la forêt
Musée de la Métallurgie
Musée des mineraux et fossiles
Musée du Château de Montaigle
Musée du Chemin de Fer à Vapeur
Musée du Malgré-Tout
Musee du petit format
Musée du Souvenir
Musée Spitfire

Libraries in Vireux-Molhain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Onhaye0.0
Bibliothèque Livre-Choix0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Mediatheque Jean d'Ormesson0.0

Farmers Markets in Vireux-Molhain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Couvin
Marché de Mariembourg
Marché Hebdomadaire
Place d'Armes

Train Stations in Vireux-Molhain

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vireux-Molhain

Gas Stations in Vireux-Molhain

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Breweries in Vireux-Molhain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de Monthermé
Brasserie Caracole
Brasserie des Eaux Vives
Brasserie des Fagnes
Brasserie du Bocq
Brasserie Invictus
Micro-Brasserie du Clos Belle Rose;Le Clos Belle Rose

Stadiums & Teams in Vireux-Molhain

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vireux-Molhain

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air BaseMedium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauclair AirfieldSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Goetsenhoven AirfieldSmall Airport
Jehonville Air BaseSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Maillen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Marville Montmédy AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Namur-Suarlée AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hubert Air BaseSmall Airport
Saint Hubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Sédan Douzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vireux-Molhain

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Ermel
Église Saint-Lambert

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 Vireux-Molhain

What is the population of Vireux-Molhain?

Vireux-Molhain has a population of 1,833 residents and is located in France. The population density is 443 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is Vireux-Molhain expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,721, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,800 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $369 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vireux-Molhain?

Vireux-Molhain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vireux-Molhain?

The job market in Vireux-Molhain faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vireux-Molhain?

The median home value in Vireux-Molhain is $73,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $369.

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