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Béthune, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Béthune is a mid-size city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 31,568. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
31,568 Population 6,908/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,833 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$20,833 median income, 18.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$124,400 home value, $622/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population31,568
Density6,908/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,833
Unemployment18.4%
Poverty26.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$124,400
Rent$622
Housing Units12,627
Rent Burden30.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population31,568
Population Density6,908 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates50.5297°, 2.6400°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (927 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$20,833

About Béthune

Béthune is a mid-size city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 31,568. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Béthune is $20,833, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,894 business establishments.

Income: Béthune vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,833
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.4%
411% above France avg
Poverty Rate26.0%
110% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,894

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Béthune is $124,400, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $622 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 12,627 total housing units in the city. 30.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,400
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$622
47% below France avg
Rent Burden30.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units12,627

Property Tax

Climate in Béthune

Béthune has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.5° 57.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.9° / 7.6° 50.7
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 3.8° / 11.2° 52.4
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6° / 15.1° 45.8
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.4° 62.2
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.2° 63.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 69.3
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.7° 68.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.3° / 20.2° 57.7
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 63.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.3° 73.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 75.6
Béthune experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density6,908/sq mi
Coordinates50.5297°N, 2.6400°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 130 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 89 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 114 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 129 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 58 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 123 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 136 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 102 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 137 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 121 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 100 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 57 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 122 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 101 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 92 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 82 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 74 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 95 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 68 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 91 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Béthune has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Béthune

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Paul Bert
Lycée Louis Blaringhem
Lycée général et technologique André Malraux
École maternelle Madame de Sévigné
École primaire Jules Ferry
École maternelle Jules Michelet
École élémentaire Sevigné
École primaire privée Notre-Dame de Lourdes - Saint-Vaast-Saint-Dominique
Collège privé Saint-Vaast-Saint-Dominique
École primaire privée Saint-Vaast-Saint-Dominique
École élémentaire Louis Pasteur
École élémentaire Jules Michelet
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège George Sand
École élémentaire Ferdinand Buisson
École maternelle Louis Pasteur
Lycée professionnel Salvador Allende
École maternelle Jules Ferry
Lycée général privé Saint-Vaast-Saint-Dominique
Collège privé de la Sainte-Famille
Collège George Sand
Collège George Sand
Institut d'Education Motrice Association des Paralysés de France
École primaire privée hors contrat Montessori
École primaire privée Sainte-Famille
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Radio Stations near Béthune

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
Roots Legacy Radio MP3 224 kbps
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Nord MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
Métropole FM AAC+ 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Mona FM MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy MP3 224 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Béthune

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Folk
Archives municipales
Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitors Centre
Centre de conservation du Louvre
Cité Nature
École dentellière de Bailleul
Ferme des Orgues - Musée de la musique mécanique
Galerie du Temps
Labanque
Lens' 14-18, Centre d'Histoire Guerre et Paix
Louvre Lens
Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire
Musée Benoît-de-Puydt
Musée d'ethnologie régionale
Musée d'histoire locale
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de la bataille de Fromelles
Musée de la cité d'Ercan
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Vie Rurale
Musée des Augustins
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Musée du Louvre-Lens
Musée du Vieux II
Musée Marguerite Yourcenar
Musée Vivant Preserved Battlefield
Notre-Dame de Lorette Museum
Pavillon de Verre
Plugstreet 14-18 Interpretation Centre
Wellington Quarry Museum WW1

Libraries in Béthune

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Arc-en-Ciel0.0
Bibliothèque de Lorgies0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque des Blancs-Monts0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Claude Bironneau0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque René Goscinny0.0
Bibliothèque Robinson0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Ronville0.0
Centre culturel de Strazeele0.0
Centre Culturel et d'Animation F. Dolto (Garderie)0.0
Centre multimédia Georges Brassens0.0
Centre Socioculturel Françoise Dolto0.0
Direction de l'Information et de l'Ingénierie Documentaire0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Centre Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Albert Uderzo0.0
Médiathèque d'Arras0.0
Médiathèque de Bailleul0.0
Médiathèque de La Gorgue0.0
Médiathèque de Savy-Berlette0.0
Médiathèque de Thélus0.0
Médiathèque Elie Weisel0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Estaminet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Brel0.0
Médiathèque Jean Baclet0.0
Médiathèque Jean Buridan0.0
Médiathèque Jean Monnet0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Fleurquin0.0
Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo0.0
Médiathèque l'Albatros0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Le Temps de Lire0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Louis Sonneville0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk0.0
Médiathèque Robert Cousin0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel0.0
Public Library0.0
Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers0.0

Farmers Markets in Béthune

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'Hazebrouck
Marché de Flêtre
Marché de la Grande Résidence
Marché FRET

Hotels in Béthune

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B Hôtel
Hôtel Ibis
L'Eden
Le Vieux Beffroi

Cafes in Béthune

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Brazza
La Tornabonne
Le Beaulieu
Le Joffre
Le Longchamp
Le Neptune
Le Paon d'Or
Les deux anges
Nautilus

Cinemas in Béthune

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Etoile Cinémas

Theatres in Béthune

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comédie de Béthune - CDN Hauts-de-France
Théâtre de Béthune

Monuments in Béthune

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

entrée en forme d'arche (allusion à une mitre)
Statue "enclume"
Statue "enclume"

Dentists in Béthune

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #10013061883

Veterinaries in Béthune

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire du Beau Marais
FR #8093368824

Train Stations in Béthune

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Béthune

Bus Stations in Béthune

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pôle Béthune Gare
Pôle Cité Cheminots
Pôle Lycée Malraux

Gas Stations in Béthune

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auchan
Carrefour
FR #4663549735

Banks in Béthune

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole Nord de France
Crédit du Nord
Crédit Mutuel
HSBC
La Banque Postale
LCL
Société Générale
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Béthune

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auchan
Centre commercial La Rotonde
Galerie des Treilles

Gyms in Béthune

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Family Fit

Breweries in Béthune

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys
At Home Bière Athies
Brasserie Artésienne
Brasserie Bellenaert
Brasserie Brebis Galeuse
Brasserie Castelain
Brasserie de La Lawe
Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre
Brasserie Delbeke
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie Hommelpap
Brasserie Lepers
Brasserie Les crapauds fous
Brasserie Motte-Cordonnier
Brasserie Paysanne de l'Artois
Brasserie Saint-Germain
Brasserie Vanuxeem
Breweppes
La ferme Beck
Micro Brasserie L'Arras'In
MINE DE RIEN

Stadiums & Teams in Béthune

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Béthune

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Béthune

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Béthune Mont-Liébaut
La poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Béthune

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Éloi
Chapelle Saint-Pry
Église Évangélique Baptiste
Église Notre-Dame-du-Perroy
Église St Vaast
Monastère des Petites soeurs de l'Agneau
Mosquée

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 Béthune

What is the population of Béthune?

Béthune has a population of 31,568 residents and is located in France. The population density is 6,908 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is Béthune expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,833, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,400 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $622 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Béthune?

Béthune has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Béthune?

The job market in Béthune faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,894 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Béthune?

The median home value in Béthune is $124,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $622.

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