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Bar-le-Duc, France

Grand Est · France

Bar-le-Duc is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 18,595. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,595 Population 1,427/sq mi density
607 ft Elevation 185 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,842 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,842 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $476/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population18,595
Density1,427/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,842
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,200
Rent$476
Housing Units7,438
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Population18,595
Population Density1,427 / sq mi
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Coordinates48.7728°, 5.1611°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,842

About Bar-le-Duc

Bar-le-Duc is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 18,595. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bar-le-Duc is $22,842, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (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 1,116 business establishments.

Income: Bar-le-Duc vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,842
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bar-le-Duc is $95,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $476 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,438 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$476
59% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units7,438

Property Tax

Climate in Bar-le-Duc

Bar-le-Duc has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 871 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -5.5° / 11.1° 78.8
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -4.5° / 14.4° 66.6
Mar 6.5°C / 44°F -3° / 18.4° 72.4
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F -3.1° / 21° 52.0
May 13°C / 55°F 2.2° / 23.6° 70.6
Jun 18°C / 64°F 7.1° / 29.6° 84.3
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 9.5° / 33.5° 57.7
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 9.6° / 33° 55.0
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 4.9° / 30.3° 67.1
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 3.1° / 22.8° 101.3
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F -3.4° / 15.7° 73.0
Dec 3.7°C / 39°F -5.2° / 13.2° 91.8
Bar-le-Duc experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²)
Population Density1,427/sq mi
Coordinates48.7728°N, 5.1611°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

695 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 M5.0 114 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 139 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 132 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 139 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 136 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 107 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 142 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 137 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 144 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 120 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 139 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 131 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 135 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 121 km
Mar 18, 2005 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany M3.8 146 km
May 10, 2005 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 145 km
May 15, 2005 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany M3.8 142 km
Jun 23, 2005 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 142 km
Jan 26, 2008 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany M3.8 137 km
Aug 3, 2005 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Bar-le-Duc has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Bar-le-Duc

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cité scolaire Raymond Poincaré — — — —
Collège André Theuriet — — — —
Collège Jacques Prévert — — — —
Ensemble scolaire Jean-Paul II (Collège La Croix & Lycée Saint-Louis) — — — —
Lycée Professionnel Ligier Richier — — — —
Lycée Professionnel Émile Zola — — — —
École Gaston Thiebaut — — — —
Lycée Professionnel Ligier Richier — — — —
École primaire publique Edmond Laguerre — — — —
École Émile Bugnon / Jean Rostand — — — —
École primaire Jean Errard — — — —
École maternelle Jean Cocteau - Site Thérèse Pierre — — — —
École maternelle Jean Cocteau - Site Louis Pergaud — — — —
École Bradfer / St-Jean Baptiste — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bar-le-Duc

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Active radio 100.6 FM — MP3 320 kbps
Active Radio — MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Bar-le-Duc

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle Saint-Louis
Musée
Musée du Barrois
Musée du Vélo
Musée L'École d'Autrefois
Musée militaire pour la paix

Libraries in Bar-le-Duc

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Départementale de la Meuse0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Château de Chevillon0.0
Médiathèque Jean Jeukens0.0
Médiathèque L’Oiseau Lire0.0
Médiathèque Romain Rolland0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Paul0.0

Farmers Markets in Bar-le-Duc

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Petites Halles
Marché Couvert "Les Halles"

Hotels in Bar-le-Duc

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Gare
Hôtel Restaurant Bertrand

Cafes in Bar-le-Duc

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Café des Ducs
Bar Tabac du Stade
Bar Tabac Le Narval
Green's Café
La Buvette parisienne
Le Barisien
Le Brazza
Le Rochel'Bar
Paus'Café

Cinemas in Bar-le-Duc

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Confluences

Theatres in Bar-le-Duc

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Thêatre ACB
Salle Dumas
Théâtre des Bleus De Bar

Castles in Bar-le-Duc

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Marbeaumont
Château des Ducs de Bar

Dentists in Bar-le-Duc

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dr Burger-Brunschwig, Jadoul-Dremont, Gaubert & Cournault
Cabinet Dr Gramling, Geuring, Cournault & Panek
Dr Frédérique Jadoul
Dr Lapique

Train Stations in Bar-le-Duc

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar-le-Duc

Bus Stations in Bar-le-Duc

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare multimodale

Gas Stations in Bar-le-Duc

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total - Relais Poincaré

Banks in Bar-le-Duc

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de France
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale
LCL
Société Générale

Gyms in Bar-le-Duc

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

América Fitness

Breweries in Bar-le-Duc

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Saulx
Brasserie de Nettancourt
Le Bien et le Malt

Stadiums & Teams in Bar-le-Duc

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bar-le-Duc

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base—Medium Airport
Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base—Medium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield—Medium Airport
Bar-le-Duc Airfield—Small Airport
Bar-sur-Seine Airfield—Small Airport
Beauclair Airfield—Small Airport
Billy-sous-Mangiennes Airfield—Small Airport
Brienne-le-Château Airfield—Small Airport
Chambley airfield—Small Airport
Chassey-Beaupré Airfield—Small Airport
Chaumont-Semoutiers Airfield—Small Airport
Corniéville Geville Airfield—Small Airport
Courtisols les Houches Airfield—Small Airport
Fains-Véel Airfield—Small Airport
Fontarce Airfield—Small Airport
Geville Airfield—Small Airport
Harricourt la Gonio Airfield—Small Airport
Joinville Mussey Airfield—Small Airport
Juvancourt Aerodrome—Small Airport
La Bertaucourt Airfield—Small Airport
La Croix du Garçon Airfield—Small Airport
Laville-aux-Bois Airfield—Small Airport
Les Ailes du Der Airfield—Small Airport
Longuyon Villette Airfield—Small Airport
Marville Montmédy Airfield—Small Airport
Neufchâteau Airfield—Small Airport
Servon-Melzicourt Airfield—Small Airport
Ville-sur-Arce Airfield—Small Airport
Villerupt Aerodrome—Small Airport
Vitry-le-François Vauclerc Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bar-le-Duc

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste - Bar-le-Duc Rochelle
Relais Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bar-le-Duc

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du pont Notre-Dame
Église Chrétienne Évangélique
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Charles
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean
Témoins de Jéhova

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 Bar-le-Duc

What is the population of Bar-le-Duc?

Bar-le-Duc has a population of 18,595 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,427 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

Is Bar-le-Duc expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,842, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $476 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bar-le-Duc?

Bar-le-Duc has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Bar-le-Duc?

The job market in Bar-le-Duc faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,116 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bar-le-Duc?

The median home value in Bar-le-Duc is $95,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $476.

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