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Bessèges, France

Occitanie · France

Bessèges is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 3,406. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,406 Population 856/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$18,036 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,036 median income, 27.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$87,600 home value, $438/mo rent

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About Bessèges

Bessèges

Bessèges is a former railway station in Bessèges, Occitanie, France. The station is located on the Bessèges–Robiac railway. The station was served by TER (local) services to Alès operated by the SNCF. It was closed in 2012.

People

Population3,406
Density856/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$18,036
Unemployment27.4%
Poverty36.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$87,600
Rent$438
Housing Units1,362
Rent Burden32.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population3,406
Population Density856 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates44.2917°, 4.1004°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,036

About Bessèges

Bessèges is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 3,406. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bessèges is $18,036, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 27.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 204 business establishments.

Income: Bessèges vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$18,036
76% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment27.4%
661% above France avg
Poverty Rate36.0%
190% above France avg
Establishments (County)204

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bessèges is $87,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $438 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,362 total housing units in the city. 32.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,600
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$438
62% below France avg
Rent Burden32.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,362

Property Tax

Bessèges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density856/sq mi
Coordinates44.2917°N, 4.1004°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

433 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 24 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 148 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 89 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 95 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 146 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 121 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 147 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 147 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 145 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 117 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 150 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 114 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 145 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 146 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 103 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 125 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 146 km
Dec 19, 1991 3 km NNW of Palama, France M3.2 146 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 150 km
Apr 1, 1993 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Bessèges has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Bessèges

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Hector Malot
École élémentaire la Cantonade
Collège le Castellas
École primaire Petit Villard
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Radio Stations near Bessèges

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
RTS Nîmes MP3 128 kbps
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Info RC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bessèges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biosphera, centre d'interprétation des vallées cévenoles
capitelle
Castanea - Espace découverte de la Châtaigne d'Ardèche
Du système solaire aux galaxies
Espace Historique et Légendaire de Joyeuse
Le Hameau des Buis - Ferme pédagogique
Le matériel de la vie d'avant
Maison de la caricature et du dessin d'humour
Maison du Mineur
Maison Rouge
Mas Daudet : Musée Alphonse Daudet
Mas de la Vignasse, Musée Alphonse Daudet
Mine Témoin d'Alès
Musée Ardèche 1900
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Musique
Musée des Vans
Musée du Colombier
Musée du Désert
Musée du scribe
Musée historique de Joyeuse
Néovinum
Pierre André Benoit
Pôle Culturel et Scientifique de Rochebelle
Préhistorama
Sur les Traces des Premiers Dinosaures
Terra Cabra

Libraries in Bessèges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arts’aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Lablachère0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de la Jasse0.0
Claudine Chabrol0.0
Info'kiosque0.0
La lézarde0.0
La rétive0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse Daudet0.0
Médiathèque André Chamson0.0
Médiathèque de Rousson0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Christol-lez-Alès0.0
Médiathèque du Pays des vans0.0
Médiathèque Germinal0.0
Médiathèque Joachim Durand0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Bessèges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert
Marché dimanche matin
Marché du Terroir
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Market local (Sunday)
O P'tit Marché
Place Aristide Briand
Place Couverte

Cafes in Bessèges

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La sauce B16

Gas Stations in Bessèges

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
La Sauvegarde

Breweries in Bessèges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie le Lodge
Brasserie Nova Céleste
La Rochebière
La Vieille Gisèle

Stadiums & Teams in Bessèges

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bessèges

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bessèges

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bessèges

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bessèges
Relais La Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bessèges

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Côte
Chapelle de la Sauvegarde
Église de l'Immaculée Conception
Église de Peyremale
Église Saint-Joseph
Temple

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 Bessèges

What is the population of Bessèges?

Bessèges has a population of 3,406 residents and is located in France. The population density is 856 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

Is Bessèges expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,036, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $438 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bessèges?

Bessèges has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Bessèges?

The job market in Bessèges faces challenges, with unemployment at 27.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 204 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bessèges?

The median home value in Bessèges is $87,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $438.

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