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Bézenet, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bézenet is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 987. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
987 Population 257/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,006 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,006 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, $409/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population987
Density257/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,006
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$81,800
Rent$409
Housing Units395
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population987
Population Density257 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates46.3290°, 2.8450°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (736 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,006

About Bézenet

Bézenet is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 987. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bézenet is $21,006, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Bézenet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,006
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bézenet is $81,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $409 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 395 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,800
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$409
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units395

Property Tax

Bézenet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates46.3290°N, 2.8450°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

288 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 22 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 39 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 127 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 124 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 42 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 32 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 111 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 80 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 40 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 143 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 103 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 130 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 108 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 121 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 131 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 110 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 132 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 136 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 81 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 62 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Bézenet has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Bézenet

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire — — — —
École élémentaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bézenet

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP — MP3 128 kbps
M40 — AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Bézenet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fonds d'Art Moderne et Contemporain
Maison de la Mine et du Tourisme
MuPop
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine
Musée de la paléontologie
Musée du Canal du Berry
Musée du terroir hérissonnais
Musée Émile Guillaumin
Musée Émile Mâle
Musée Wolframine (minéraux)

Libraries in Bézenet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La Pléiade0.0
Léo Ferré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Mots passants0.0

Farmers Markets in Bézenet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Rolin

Castles in Bézenet

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Souche

Breweries in Bézenet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Sagnes

Airports Near Bézenet

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air Base—Medium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield—Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble—Small Airport
Béard Airfield—Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield—Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield—Small Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher Airfield—Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield—Small Airport
Dun sur Auron Airfield—Small Airport
Évaux Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield—Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield—Small Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois Airfield—Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield—Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield—Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield—Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield—Small Airport
Lurcy-Lévis Airfield—Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield—Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield—Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield—Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield—Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield—Small Airport
Veauce Airfield—Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield—Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais—Small Airport
Ville Langy Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bézenet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bézenet

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bézenet

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Aignan
Église Sainte-Barbe

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 Bézenet

What is the population of Bézenet?

Bézenet has a population of 987 residents and is located in France. The population density is 257 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

Is Bézenet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,006, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $81,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $409 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bézenet?

Bézenet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in Bézenet?

The job market in Bézenet faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bézenet?

The median home value in Bézenet is $81,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $409.

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