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Biars-sur-Cère, France

Occitanie · France

Biars-sur-Cère is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,165. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,165 Population 984/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,388 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,388 median income, 11.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $566/mo rent

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About Biars-sur-Cère

Biars-sur-Cère

Biars-sur-Cère is a commune in the Lot department located in southwestern France. It is the site of the headquarters of Andros, whose brands include Bonne Maman.

People

Population2,165
Density984/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,388
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$113,200
Rent$566
Housing Units866
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population2,165
Population Density984 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates44.9283°, 1.8465°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (809 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,388

About Biars-sur-Cère

Biars-sur-Cère is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,165. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Biars-sur-Cère is $22,388, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (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 130 business establishments.

Income: Biars-sur-Cère vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,388
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)130

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Biars-sur-Cère is $113,200, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $566 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 866 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,200
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$566
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units866

Property Tax

Biars-sur-Cère experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density984/sq mi
Coordinates44.9283°N, 1.8465°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

187 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 4, 2008.

Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 125 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 139 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 137 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 128 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 150 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 138 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 92 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 119 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 83 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 91 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 113 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 141 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 106 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 86 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 82 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 137 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 93 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 137 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 83 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Biars-sur-Cère has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Biars-sur-Cère

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Étienne Chazoule
École maternelle
Collège d'Orlinde
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Radio Stations near Biars-sur-Cère

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bréniges FM hits, local news MP3
Beaub'FM MP3 192 kbps
Radio Presence Lot christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Presence Figeac christian MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Limousin MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grand Brive local news, musical discovery MP3 320 kbps
Hit Radio Fr electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio PAC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Biars-sur-Cère

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne église Saint-Genest
Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux
École de musique de Martel et musée d'Oxellodunum
Espace Cistercien Aubazine-Coyroux
Espace culturel Orlando
Ferme de la Bitarelle
L’Espace de Découverte de la Faille de Meyssac et de la Pierre
La Ferme de Brossard
Maison de la Sirène
Maison des Consuls
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Renaissance
Musée d'Uxellodunum
Musée de la Préhistoire dans le Ségala-Quercynois
Musée éclaté
Musée Gabriel - Magasin Universel
Musée Jean Lurçat
Musée les Quatre Demoiselles (Musée de la Noix)
Néandertal

Libraries in Biars-sur-Cère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace Socio-Culturel LA GRANGE0.0
Maison des Services0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Par Les Chemins0.0

Farmers Markets in Biars-sur-Cère

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle
Halle
Halle De Martel
Place des Consuls

Hotels in Biars-sur-Cère

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du Vieux Port
Hostellerie Belle Rive

Castles in Biars-sur-Cère

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chateau de Gary
Château de Laborie

Dentists in Biars-sur-Cère

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #488427944

Train Stations in Biars-sur-Cère

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bretenoux - Biars
Laval-de-Cère

Gas Stations in Biars-sur-Cère

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Service E. Leclerc

Banks in Biars-sur-Cère

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire

Gyms in Biars-sur-Cère

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Body form

Breweries in Biars-sur-Cère

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Corrézienne
Brasserie du Matou
Brasserie La Boheme
La cuvée des Dracs

Airports Near Biars-sur-Cère

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le FrauSmall Airport
Aérodrome de LoupiacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de PeyrillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin CarlucetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Cabrerets ULMSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULMSmall Airport
Caussade Septfonds AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus AirfieldSmall Airport
Cézac AirfieldSmall Airport
Chassancet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condat sur VézèreSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Eyrignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagleygeolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Montfaucon AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarlat Domme AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Terrasson le Bos AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Vers AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Biars-sur-Cère

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Biars-sur-Cère

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Geneviève

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 Biars-sur-Cère

What is the population of Biars-sur-Cère?

Biars-sur-Cère has a population of 2,165 residents and is located in France. The population density is 984 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

Is Biars-sur-Cère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,388, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,200 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $566 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Biars-sur-Cère?

Biars-sur-Cère has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Biars-sur-Cère?

The job market in Biars-sur-Cère faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 130 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Biars-sur-Cère?

The median home value in Biars-sur-Cère is $113,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $566.

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