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Balgau, France
Grand Est · France
Balgau is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 739. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BHousing
AClimate
| Population | 739 |
| Population Density | 1,449 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.9283°, 7.5390° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Grand Est |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.5 inches (850 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.2 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,229 |
About Balgau
Balgau is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 739. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Balgau vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,229 |
| 60% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 44 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $138,000 |
| 51% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $690 |
| 41% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 296 |
Property Tax
Climate in Balgau
Balgau has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 896 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9283°N, 7.5390°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 145 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Balgau has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.9").
Schools in Balgau
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Interc. le tilleul | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Les Muguets | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Balgau
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Swiss Classic (CH) | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Basilisk (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| baden.fm (DE) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Basel (NRJ) (CH) | charts, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 3 (CH) | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| SWR4 Freiburg (DE) | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Aargau Solothurn (CH) | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 4 News (CH) | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Suisse Jazz (CH) | blues, jazz | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Baden fm nur deutsch (DE) | deutschpop, pop | AAC | |
| Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland (CH) | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radiopolis (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Azur FM 67 - Sélestat | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 (CH) | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Azur FM 68 - Colmar | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Laut.FM Dark-Bites (DE) | alternative, darkwave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Belle Vue | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio SRF Musikwelle (CH) | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Phare FM Worship | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Puls Radio - Trance | electronic, trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] (CH) | charts, dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 2 Kultur (CH) | kultur | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) (CH) | drum and bass, electronica | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Phare FM Louange | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hitradio MMD (DE) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dark Bites (DE) | alternative, darkwave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) (CH) | — | OGG 2000 kbps | |
| Radio SRF Virus (CH) | — | AAC 40 kbps |
Museums in Balgau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus / Heimatmuseum / Tovarer Stuben | ||||
| Ancien lavoir | ||||
| Badisches Landesmuseum, Außenstelle Südbaden | ||||
| Bauernhausmuseum Schneiderhof | ||||
| Bauernmuseum s'Carli-Matthiese | ||||
| Blaues Haus | ||||
| Choco Story | ||||
| Cité du train | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Espace d'Art Contemporain André Malraux | ||||
| Espace muséographique Victor Schoelcher, son oeuvre | ||||
| Hand pimp fire engine | ||||
| Haus der modernen Kunst | ||||
| Heimat- und Keramikmuseum Kandern | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kiechlinsbergen | ||||
| Immelmann Museum | ||||
| Kalibergbaumuseum | ||||
| Käserei Museum | ||||
| Keramikmuseum Staufen | ||||
| Kirschenmuseum | ||||
| Königschaffhauser Tor | Fasnetsmuseum | ||||
| Korkenziehermuseum | ||||
| Kunsthalle Messmer | ||||
| KunstPalais Badenweiler | ||||
| L'Ackerhof | ||||
| La Grange à Bécanes - Musée Rhenan de la Moto | ||||
| La Kunsthalle - Centre d'art contemporain | ||||
| Landesbergbaumuseum | ||||
| Literarische Dauerausstellung Peter Huchel und Erhart Kästner | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine Edouard Boeglin | ||||
| Markgräfler Museum Müllheim | ||||
| MAUSA Vauban | ||||
| Musée Bartholdi | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire Naturelle et d'Éthnographie | ||||
| Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes | ||||
| Musée de l'Instrumentation Optique | ||||
| Musée de la Regence | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse | ||||
| Musée des Usines Municipales | ||||
| Musée du Baillage | ||||
| Musée du Dolder | ||||
| Musée du Papier Peint | ||||
| Musée Electropolis | ||||
| Musée Gallo-Romain | ||||
| Musée Hansi | ||||
| Musée Hansi | ||||
| Musée Historique de Mulhouse | ||||
| Musée Mémorial Ligne Maginot à Marckolsheim | ||||
| Musée National de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf | ||||
| Musée Unterlinden | ||||
| Musée Unterlinden | ||||
| Musée Vauban | ||||
| MUSEUM Dan GERBO | ||||
| Museum im Litschgihaus | ||||
| Museum of toys | ||||
| Museum Riegel | ||||
| Naturzentrum Kaiserstuhl | ||||
| Oberrheinisches Bädermuseum Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Rheintor - Museum für Stadtgeschichte | ||||
| Sanitätsbunker des Westwalls | ||||
| Schulmuseum "Großherzogin Hilda von Baden" | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Neuenburg am Rhein | ||||
| Tango- und Bandoneonmuseum Staufen | ||||
| Tour des Voleurs et Maison de Vigneron | ||||
| Unterlinden Museum | ||||
| Villa Urbana Roman Ruin | ||||
| Vorderöstereich Museum | ||||
| Weinbaumuseum |
Libraries in Balgau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au plaisir de lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Baumbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Centrale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bourtzwiller | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Dornach | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Coteaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Dominicains | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Drouot | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Europe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale "Bel'flor" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Salvator | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de la Fonderie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Peter | 0.0 | |||||
| Eichstetter offenes Bücherregal | 0.0 | |||||
| Escal' | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei March | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei March | 0.0 | |||||
| Heimatmuseum | 0.0 | |||||
| Heimatmuseum | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Pfarrhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Mairie de Niederhergheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek Müllheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Biesheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Kingersheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Paul Kanitzer | 0.0 | |||||
| Mon Chat Pitre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pôle Média Culture Edmond Gerrer | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Neuenburg am Rhein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balgau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred-Schladerer-Platz | |||||
| Extra Stockage | |||||
| Le Marché du Canal Couvert de Mulhouse | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marcher Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Marcher Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Marie-Müller-Platz | |||||
| Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof | |||||
| Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt auf dem historischen Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bahnhofsplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Lammplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Müllheim | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Neuenburg am Rhein | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Umkirch | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Umkirch |
Breweries in Balgau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Grüner | ||||
| Brasserie du Vignoble | ||||
| Brasserie Sainte Cru | ||||
| Brauerei Hirtler | ||||
| La Passerelle | ||||
| Markgräfler Brauwerk | ||||
| Microbrasserie de la Plaine | ||||
| Microbrasserie G'Sundgo | ||||
| Ostel Bräu | ||||
| Römerbräu Riegel | ||||
| St Alphonse | ||||
| Suff'bier | ||||
| Timothy's Le Brasseur du Pape |
Stadiums & Teams in Balgau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Balgau
32 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station du Markstein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Champ du Feu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lac Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adlerschanzen Schönwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valtin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Xonrupt - Le Poli | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Schlucht | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Site Nordique des Trois Fours | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gérardmer | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Bresse - Lispach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gaschney 360 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Bresse - Hohneck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kalte Herberge | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Bresse Brabant | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station de ski du Schnepfenried | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowkite Markstein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Malleray - Les Orvalles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ventron | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bussang Larcenaire | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Feldberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rouge Gazon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Hofeck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ballon d'Alsace | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schafmatt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hohe Winde – Beinwil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Langenbruck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwengimatt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Röti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandval | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Genevez | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Balgau
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | Large Airport |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | Large Airport |
| Colmar Houssen airport | CMR | Medium Airport |
| Grenchen Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Lahr Airport | LHA | Medium Airport |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Albé-Val de Villé Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altdorf-Wallburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belfort Chaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Birrfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bremgarten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bressaucourt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Courtelary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dittingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ebersheim Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace | — | Small Airport |
| Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hütten Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kehl-Sundheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirchzarten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tête Des Champs Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Langenthal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luzern-Beromünster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Masevaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Müllheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Offenburg-Baden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Olten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Dié-Remomeix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Soppe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Strasbourg Neuhof Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Trois Forêts Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vieux-Ferrette Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Balgau
14 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Breisgau-Klinik | ||
| Eltern-Kind-Fachklinik Münstertal | ||
| Klinik Baden | ||
| Klinik Baden | ||
| Klinik Lazariterhof | ||
| Markgräferland-Klinik | ||
| Mooswaldklinik - Gesundheitsresort Freiburg | ||
| Psychosomatische Fachklinik Sonneneck | ||
| Rheintalklinik | ||
| Römerberg-Klinik | ||
| Schwarzwaldklinik Neurologie | ||
| Schwarzwaldklinik Orthopädie Geriatrie | ||
| Theresienklinik | ||
| Werner-Schwidder-Klinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balgau
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de la Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie | |
| Église Saint-Étienne | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balgau
What is the population of Balgau?
Balgau has a population of 739 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,449 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
Is Balgau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,229, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 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 Balgau?
Balgau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Balgau?
The unemployment rate in Balgau is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 44 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Balgau?
The median home value in Balgau is $138,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690.