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Beaufort, France

Bourgogne · France

Beaufort is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,000 Population 76/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
68.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,365 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,365 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$103,000 home value, $515/mo rent

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About Beaufort

Beaufort

Beaufort is a former commune in the Jura department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune Beaufort-Orbagna.

People

Population1,000
Density76/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,365
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,000
Rent$515
Housing Units400
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain68.2 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population1,000
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates46.5736°, 5.4387°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation68.2 inches (1,733 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$24,365

About Beaufort

Beaufort is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Beaufort is $24,365, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (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 60 business establishments.

Income: Beaufort vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,365
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Beaufort is $103,000, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $515 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 400 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,000
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$515
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units400

Property Tax

Beaufort experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.2 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates46.5736°N, 5.4387°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above France avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

442 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 133 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 94 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 116 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 75 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 67 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 78 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 100 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 136 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 146 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 125 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 130 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 120 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 128 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 72 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 146 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 119 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 97 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 134 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Beaufort has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Beaufort

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École privée Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation
École primaire privée Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation
Collège privé Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation
École primaire
École primaire
Groupe scolaire
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Radio Stations near Beaufort

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Beaufort

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de Conservation et d’Etude René Rémond
Coligny Car Muséum
Espace D'Artagnan
L’École d’Autrefois
Maison de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation bressanes
Maison de la Poupée
Maison de la Vache qui Rit
Maison natale de Rouget de Lisle
Moulin de Pont des Vents
Musée d'Histoire et de Culture des Sourds
Musée de l'Imprimerie (Écomusée)
Musée de l'Ours en peluche (privé)
Musée de la mode
Musée de Véhicules Anciens
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Vélo
P'tit musée de l'école communale

Libraries in Beaufort

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
4C0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Macornay0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Germain-du-Bois0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La Carriade0.0
La Comédie Noire0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Jura0.0
Médiathèque Firmin Gémier0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Josette Pratte0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Beaufort

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atmosphère
Au Panier Bressan
La marquise
Locavor
Marché - Place de Verdun
Marché de Balanod
Marché de Louhans
Marché de producteurs locaux
Marché des producteurs réunis
Marché hebdomadaire
Petit marché de producteurs

Hotels in Beaufort

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Clos la Colombière

Cafes in Beaufort

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Gourmandine

Castles in Beaufort

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Cressia
Château de Rosay
Château de Rotalier
Château Gréa

Gas Stations in Beaufort

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maximarché
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Breweries in Beaufort

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Trois Épis
Brasserie la Perle Noire
Brasserie La Rouget de Lisle
Brasserie PicoNino
L'Origine du Monde
L’Origine du Monde
Le Saint Dé

Stadiums & Teams in Beaufort

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Beaufort

15 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0

Airports Near Beaufort

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Beaufort

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beaufort

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Cours Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation
Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Cloud
Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte
Église Saint-Maurice

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 Beaufort

What is the population of Beaufort?

Beaufort has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in France. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles.

Is Beaufort expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,365, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,000 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $515 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 Beaufort?

Beaufort has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Beaufort?

The job market in Beaufort faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Beaufort?

The median home value in Beaufort is $103,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $515.

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