Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
650 49.1%
Men
675 50.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
257 19.4%
Swiss citizens
1'152 85.1%
Foreign residents
202 14.9%
0–19 · 257 · 19.4%20–64 · 798 · 60.2%65+ · 270 · 20.4%
Foreign residents 14.9%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.6%44.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.0%33.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.2%64.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.3%40.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP25.0% · strongest party
FDP25.0%
GRÜNE23.6%
SP18.3%
SVP17.7%
PdA/Sol.6.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier67%
Cantonal tax multiplier124%
67%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 7 of 23 in canton NeuchâtelSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
La Chaux-de-Fonds · 12 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.2 °C
Precipitation 20251'321 mm
8.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiterochefort.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rochefort?
- Rochefort has 6 postal codes: 2019, 2035, 2037, 2103, 2149, 2318.
- What is the tax rate in Rochefort?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rochefort is 67% (2026); canton NE levies 124%.
- How many residents does Rochefort have?
- Rochefort has 1'325 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rochefort in?
- Rochefort is located in canton NE.