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Bischwiller, France

Grand Est · France

Bischwiller is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 12,308. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
12,308 Population 1,848/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,259 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,259 median income, 16.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$136,400 home value, $682/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,308
Density1,848/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,259
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$136,400
Rent$682
Housing Units4,923
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population12,308
Population Density1,848 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates48.7683°, 7.8541°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (913 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$22,259

About Bischwiller

Bischwiller is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 12,308. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bischwiller is $22,259, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 738 business establishments.

Income: Bischwiller vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,259
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.8%
367% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)738

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bischwiller is $136,400, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $682 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,923 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,400
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$682
41% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,923

Property Tax

Climate in Bischwiller

Bischwiller has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -0.7° / 5.3° 57.9
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -0.5° / 7.3° 53.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 1.9° / 12.1° 58.6
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.9° 55.2
May 15°C / 59°F 9° / 20.9° 88.5
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.4° 77.8
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 14° / 26.4° 84.7
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 13.6° / 26.2° 71.5
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 9.8° / 21.5° 66.0
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 6.5° / 15.7° 75.6
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F 2.7° / 9.4° 73.1
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F 0.3° / 6° 70.9
Bischwiller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density1,848/sq mi
Coordinates48.7683°N, 7.8541°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,048 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 106 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 105 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 99 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 123 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 83 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 99 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 142 km
Oct 21, 1997 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany M4.1 130 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 11 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 121 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 116 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 90 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 131 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 106 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 85 km
Jun 25, 1995 1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland M3.9 145 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 103 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 123 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Bischwiller has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bischwiller

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Saut-Du-Lievre II
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège André Maurois
LPIC Philippe-Charles Goulden
Lycée général et technologique André Maurois
École maternelle Chérifi
École maternelle Luhberg
école élémentaire rue foch Bischwiller
École maternelle Centre
École maternelle Hasensprung
École maternelle Rebgarten
École primaire Foch
École primaire des Menuisiers
École primaire Erlenberg
Ecole primaire des Menuisiers
Ecole primaire des Menuisiers
Ecole primaire Fileurs
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Radio Stations near Bischwiller

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Skyrock rap MP3 128 kbps
DASDING (DE) AAC 96 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio (DE) 60er, 70er MP3 128 kbps
SWR dasding (DE) ard, pop MP3 128 kbps
SWR Aktuell (DE) info MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Alsace public radio MP3 128 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio (AAC, New Stream URL as of 2023) (DE) oldies AAC
Accent 4 MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio Ohr (DE) AAC
4U 70s Flower rock classic MP3
Krawallradio (DE) deutschrock, hardmetal MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Elsass MP3 128 kbps
Est FM MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Landau (DE) lokalsender, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
DASDING - Chillout (DE) AAC 128 kbps
Radio Studio 1 MP3 128 kbps
Radio En Construction campus radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Judaïca Strasbourg religion MP3 128 kbps
Cine-melody MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio Ohr 90er (DE) 90's AAC

Museums in Bischwiller

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
2MCLADN
Ancien château de Brumath
Aubette 1928
Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins
Casemate de Neunhoffen
Casemate Rieffel
Château Vodou
Deutsch-Kanadisches Luftwaffenmuseum
Ferme Linck
Hanauer Museum
Handwerksmuseum
Haus Hund - Verein für Ortsgeschichte
Heimat- und Grimmelshausenmuseum
Heimatmuseum Lichtenau "Hans-Michel-Hus"
Heimatmuseum Mösbach
Heimatmuseum Mösbach
Ihringer Ölstampfe
Illenau Arkaden Museum
La Cour de Marie - Musée agricole
Le Vaisseau
Les Secrets du Chocolat
Lieu d'Europe
Maison de l'Archéologie des Vosges du Nord
Maison des arts et du patrimoine - Musée de l'asperge
Maison du Kochersberg
Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt
MM Park France
Moscherosch-Ausstellung im Rathaus
Musée Alsacien
Musée alsacien
Musée archéologique
Musée archéologique de Brumath
Musée d'antan
Musée de l'Abri
Musée de l'Image Populaire
Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame
Musée de la Bataille du 6 août 1870
Musée de la Batellerie
Musée de la Laub
Musée de la Passe à Poisson de Gambsheim Rheinau
Musée de la Poterie
Musée de Minéralogie
Musée de Sismologie et de Magnétisme Terrestre
Musée des arts décoratifs
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Bain Rituel Juif
Musée du Pain
Musée Français du Pétrole
Musée gallo-romain
Musée historique
Musée Historique
Musée Historique et Industriel, Musée du Fer
Musée Tomi Ungerer Centre International de l'Illustration
Museum für Rheinschifffahrt und Heimatkunde
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Ouvrage Schoenenbourg
Parc de la Maison Alsacienne
Sammlung von Pferdekopf-Ölpumpen
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Sensen- und Heimatmuseum
Simplicissimus-Haus
Stadtgeschichtliche Ausstellung
Turenne-Museum
Ufo

Libraries in Bischwiller

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Bischheim0.0
Bibliothèque de Géographie et d'Aménagement0.0
Bibliothèque de l'IUT Robert Schuman et de pharmacie0.0
Bibliothèque de la Robertsau0.0
Bibliothèque de la Robertsau0.0
Bibliothèque de Mittelhausen0.0
Bibliothèque départementale de Betschdorf0.0
Bibliothèque du PEGE0.0
Bibliothèque du PEGE0.0
Bibliothèque du Val de Moder0.0
Bibliothèque Le Nautilus0.0
Bibliothèque Le Nautilus0.0
Bibliothèque Mille et Une Pages0.0
Bibliothèque Mille et Une Pages0.0
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 Municipale0.0
Bibliothéque municipale de Bischheim "LE SAPIN VERT"0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Gambsheim0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Kilstett0.0
Bibliothèque Nationale Universitaire de Strasbourg0.0
L'Alinéa0.0
Le Studium0.0
Lender-Gymnasium - Bibliothek0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Mediathek0.0
Mediathek0.0
Mediathek Kehl0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Cronenbourg0.0
Médiathèque de Bischwiller0.0
Médiathèque de la Meinau0.0
Médiathèque de la Meinau0.0
Médiathèque de Neudorf0.0
Médiathèque de Soultz-sous-Forêts0.0
Médiathèque de Vendenheim - Tomi Ungerer0.0
Médiathèque de Vendenheim - Tomi Ungerer0.0
Médiathèque du Kochersberg0.0
Médiathèque du Neuhof0.0
Médiathèque du Neuhof0.0
Médiathèque Frida Kahlo0.0
Médiathèque Gisèle Halimi0.0
Médiathèque Hautepierre0.0
Médiathèque Hautepierre0.0
Médiathèque Jeunesse Olympe de Gouges (Centre ville)0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Marceau0.0
Médiathèque Marceau0.0
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges (Centre ville)0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Stadtbibliothek Achern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rheinau0.0

Farmers Markets in Bischwiller

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AMAP du jardin d'Agnès et de la ferme Lindgrube
AMAP du jardin d'Agnès et de la ferme Lindgrube
Galerie Decorde
Galerie Decorde
Halle aux Houblons
Halle du marché de Neudorf
Halle du Marché Gare
La Halle de Marché
Les Halles du Scilt
Les Halles du Scilt
Marché aux Bestiaux
Marché aux Bestiaux
Marché aux Bestiaux
Marché aux Grains
Marché aux Poissons
Marché de la Meinau
Marché de la Meinau
marché hebdomadaire
marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire de Schiltigheim
Marché hebdomadaire de Schiltigheim
Marché place de Bordeaux
Marché place de Bordeaux
Markthalle Rheinau
Rappenplatz
Wochenmarkt Achern
Wochenmarkt Kehl
Wochenmarkt Kehl

Hotels in Bischwiller

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Verger de Bischwiller

Cafes in Bischwiller

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coccinelle salon de thé
Karcher & Co

Dentists in Bischwiller

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet d'orthodontie

Train Stations in Bischwiller

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bischwiller

Gas Stations in Bischwiller

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Banks in Bischwiller

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

crédit agricole
Crédit mutuel
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Bischwiller

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières artisanales Artzner
Bières artisanales Artzner
Bio Brasseurs
Brasserie 3 Mâts
Brasserie 3 Mâts
Brasserie Bendorf
Brasserie Bendorf
Chez Georges
Familienbrauerei Bauhöfer
Labbb
Labbb
Micro Brasserie
Micro Brasserie
Overground Brewing
Overground Brewing
Perle
Uberach

Stadiums & Teams in Bischwiller

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Ski Resorts Near Bischwiller

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Adlerschanzen Schönwald 0.0 $0
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 $0
Skistadion Kniebis 0.0 $0
Hundseck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Mehliskopf 0.0 $0
Monte Kubota 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bischwiller

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden AirportFKBLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Mannheim-City AirportMHGMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air BaseMedium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace AirfieldSmall Airport
Albé-Val de Villé AirfieldSmall Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Dürkheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Baden-Oos AirfieldSmall Airport
Batzendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bexbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bining AirfieldSmall Airport
Bösingen-Dunningen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bruchsal AirfieldSmall Airport
Bruchsal dropzoneSmall Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Flugplatz Lachen-SpeyerdorfSmall Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Gros Rederching AirfieldSmall Airport
Haguenau AirfieldSmall Airport
Haßloch AirfieldSmall Airport
Herrenteich AirfieldSmall Airport
Hockenheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Kehl-Sundheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Kusel-Langenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen AirfieldSmall Airport
Landau-Ebenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Linkenheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Ludwigshafen AirfieldSmall Airport
Malsch-Ettlingen Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Musbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenburg-Baden AirfieldSmall Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Rastatt AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheinstetten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Salmbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch AirfieldSmall Airport
Saverne Steinbourg AirfieldSmall Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwann-Conweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Schweighofen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bischwiller

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bischwiller

Treatment Centers in Bischwiller

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adelis
Centre de Neuro-Psychiatrie de l'Esplanade
Centre Médico Sportif Meinau CMSM
Centre Ophtalmologique du Rhin
Clinique de la Vision
Clinique Vétérinaire du Matterberg
Cmsi
EPSAN - Hôpital de Jour
Excel Vision
Expert Vision Center
Friedrich Haus Ärzte
InWe'Care
Les instituts de la clinique de l'Orangerie
Liebfrauenthal
Reha-Fachklinik Haus Renchtal
Simse imagerie médicale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bischwiller

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Jute
Chapelle du Sonnenhof
Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Église néo-apostolique Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Augustin
Église Saint-Nicolas
Mosquée de Bischwiller

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 Bischwiller

What is the population of Bischwiller?

Bischwiller has a population of 12,308 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,848 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

Is Bischwiller expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,259, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $136,400 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bischwiller?

Bischwiller has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bischwiller?

The job market in Bischwiller faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 738 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bischwiller?

The median home value in Bischwiller is $136,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $682.

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