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Bellefontaine, France

Grand Est · France

Bellefontaine is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 880. Elevation: 1,739 ft (530 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
880 Population 58/sq mi density
1,739 ft Elevation 530 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
62.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,808 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,808 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, $490/mo rent

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People

Population880
Density58/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,808
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$98,000
Rent$490
Housing Units352
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain62.6 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Population880
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Coordinates48.0130°, 6.4435°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation62.6 inches (1,589 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.5 inches (65 cm)
Median Household Income$24,808

About Bellefontaine

Bellefontaine is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 880. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet (530 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bellefontaine is $24,808, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (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 53 business establishments.

Income: Bellefontaine vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,808
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bellefontaine is $98,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $490 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 352 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,000
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$490
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units352

Property Tax

Bellefontaine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates48.0130°N, 6.4435°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above France avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

763 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 38 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 139 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 83 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 73 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 142 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 123 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 130 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 110 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 143 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 141 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 125 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 93 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 142 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 39 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 132 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 112 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 76 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 130 km
Mar 14, 2005 3 km ESE of Eichstetten, Germany M3.8 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Bellefontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Bellefontaine

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Bellefontaine
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Radio Stations near Bellefontaine

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magnum La Radio MP3 192 kbps
Magnum Haute Vosges MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star Franche Comté MP3 128 kbps
Radio star VESOUL MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bellefontaine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du Pays de la Cerise
Féculerie du Moulin Gentrey
L'Ecclesia
L'Encrier au Champ
La Glucoserie
La maison du patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Charles de Bruyères
Musée Charles Friry
Musée de l'Image
Musée de la Broderie, de la Métallurgie et du Patrimoine
Musée de la Dentelles de Luxeuil-les-Bains
Musée de la Tour des échevins
Musée Départemental d'Art Ancien et Contemporain
Musée du Combattant de la Haute-Saône
Musée Haut-Saônois de la Carte Postale
Musée Jules Adler
Musée Vosgien de la Brasserie
Terrae Genesis

Libraries in Bellefontaine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Aquarelle0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Vinot0.0
Bibliothèque Multimédia Intercommunale d’Épinal0.0
Bibliothèque Multimédia Intercommunale de Golbey0.0
Bibliothèque muncipale0.0
Bibliothèque muncipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire INSPÉ Épinal0.0
CDI0.0
L’Hêtraie0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Départementale des Vosges0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de la Porte des Hautes Vosges0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de la Porte des Vosges Méridionales0.0
Médiathèque Le Nez aux Vents0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Bellefontaine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les marchés BIO Le Tholy et Tendon
Marché "Place aux producteurs"
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert d'Épinal
Marché d'Uxegney
Marché de Fontenoy-Le-Château
Marché de Thaon Les Vosges
Marché de Xertigny
Marché des Paysans Bio d'Épinal
Marché dominical de Golbey
Marché du Mercredi
Marché du Samedi
Marché Hebdomadaire d'Eloyes
Marché Hebdomadaire de La Vôge-les-Bains
Marché Hebdomadaire de Plombières les Bains
Marché Hebdomadaire de Remiremont
Marché Hebdomadaire du Val D’Ajol
Marché Nocturne de Girmont-Val-D'Ajol
Marché Place Georgin

Breweries in Bellefontaine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 1000 Étangs
Brasserie du Pas de l'Âne
La Brasserie des Buissons
La Fouillotte
La Golaye
Le Van à Bières
Val Heureuse

Ski Resorts Near Bellefontaine

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 $0
Lac Blanc 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 Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 $0
Station du Markstein 0.0 $0
Ventron 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bellefontaine

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Épinal Mirecourt AirportEPLMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air BaseMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Épinal Dogneville AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Francourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gevigney AirfieldSmall Airport
Herbéviller AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Lalœuf AirfieldSmall Airport
Lambrey AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Lunéville-Croismare AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont sur Meurthe AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy Azelot AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy-Malzéville AirfieldSmall Airport
Neufchâteau AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont-Saint-Vincent AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Senoncourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Tincey AirfieldSmall Airport
Trois Forêts Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Venisey AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville sur Illon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bellefontaine

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bellefontaine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bellefontaine

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
Église Saint-Blaise

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Bellefontaine

What is the population of Bellefontaine?

Bellefontaine has a population of 880 residents and is located in France. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 15.1 square miles.

Is Bellefontaine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,808, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $490 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bellefontaine?

Bellefontaine has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.6 inches, with 25.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bellefontaine?

The job market in Bellefontaine faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bellefontaine?

The median home value in Bellefontaine is $98,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $490.

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