Bessèges, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,406 Population 856/sq mi density

568 ft Elevation 173 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

Bessèges, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$18,036

76% below

Home Value

$87,600

69% below

Median Rent

$438/mo

62% below

32.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

27.4%

661% above

36.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

280 sunny days/yr

Is Bessèges a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bessèges residents earn a median household income of $18,036 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 27.4% (661% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 204 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bessèges is $87,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $438/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Bessèges has 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. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,406

Density856/mi²

Foreign Born4.7%

Economy

Median Income$18,036

Per Capita

Unemployment27.4%

Poverty36.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$87,600

Rent$438

Ownership

Housing Units1,362

Rent Burden32.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days280/yr

Rain31.1 in/yr

Elevation568 ft