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Bellou-en-Houlme, France

Normandy · 🇫🇷 France

Bellou-en-Houlme is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 971. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
971 Population
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,399 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,399 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$427/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $22,399
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $427
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population971
Median Age42.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$22,399
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$427
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population971
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates48.6903°, -0.4420°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,022 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$22,399
Median Age42.3 years

Is Bellou-en-Houlme a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bellou-en-Houlme receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Bellou-en-Houlme offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bellou-en-Houlme is $22,399, 70% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $427 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bellou-en-Houlme experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Bellou-en-Houlme has a population of 971. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

971
Total Population
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bellou-en-Houlme vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bellou-en-Houlme vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bellou-en-Houlme is $22,399, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Bellou-en-Houlme vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,399
70% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $427 (63% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$427
63% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Bellou-en-Houlme, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Bellou-en-Houlme vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Bellou-en-Houlme experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall0.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates48.6903°N, 0.4420°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 42°F (5°C)
3.3"
Feb 40°F (5°C)
2.8"
Mar 44°F (7°C)
2.5"
Apr 47°F (8°C)
2.3"
May 54°F (12°C)
2.6"
Jun 59°F (15°C)
2.1"
Jul 64°F (18°C)
2.0"
Aug 63°F (17°C)
1.8"
Sep 59°F (15°C)
2.7"
Oct 52°F (11°C)
3.1"
Nov 45°F (7°C)
3.3"
Dec 41°F (5°C)
3.5"

The warmest month is July at 64°F, while the coldest is February at 40°F — a seasonal swing of 24°F. December sees the most rain (3.5"), while August is the driest (1.8").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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