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Bessines-sur-Gartempe, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 🇫🇷 France

Bessines-sur-Gartempe is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,836. Elevation: 1,056 ft (322 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,836 Population 133/sq mi density
1,056 ft Elevation 322 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
109% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population2,836
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population2,836
Population Density133 / sq mi
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Coordinates46.1089°, 1.3683°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (18 cm)
Median Age42.3 years

Is Bessines-sur-Gartempe a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

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

Bessines-sur-Gartempe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches, including 7.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Bessines-sur-Gartempe has a population of 2,836 with a density of 133 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,836
Total Population
133
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
21.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bessines-sur-Gartempe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bessines-sur-Gartempe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bessines-sur-Gartempe is N/A. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Bessines-sur-Gartempe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
109% 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

In Bessines-sur-Gartempe, 9.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 33.4% are current smokers. 18.0% report depression. 87.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bessines-sur-Gartempe 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

Bessines-sur-Gartempe has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.3 inches. The area enjoys 234 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.3 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall7.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates46.1089°N, 1.3683°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris
31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). 86.8% of households have broadband internet.

Education

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

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density133/sq mi
Total Area21.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Châteauponsac 2,374 pop · 4.8 mi Razès 1,034 pop · 5.3 mi Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine 1,051 pop · 7.8 mi Compreignac 1,492 pop · 9.2 mi La Souterraine 5,311 pop · 10.5 mi Ambazac 5,004 pop · 10.6 mi Arnac-la-Poste 1,021 pop · 10.9 mi Nantiat 1,695 pop · 11.6 mi Magnac-Laval 2,224 pop · 12.1 mi Bonnac-la-Côte 1,372 pop · 12.2 mi Saint-Jouvent 1,427 pop · 13.1 mi Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat 1,098 pop · 13.5 mi Le Grand-Bourg 1,312 pop · 13.7 mi Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles 1,262 pop · 14.5 mi
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