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Bissegem, Belgium

Flanders · 🇧🇪 Belgium

Bissegem is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 5,310. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,310 Population
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 20.0%
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population5,310
Median Age41.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$55,291
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.1%

Health

Obesity20.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking22.3%
Depression14.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI18 (Good)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband94.6%
Population5,310
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates50.8238°, 3.2284°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)
Median Age41.6 years

Is Bissegem a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bissegem receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bissegem offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.9% 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

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bissegem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches, including 6.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 18.

Bissegem has a population of 5,310. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. 20.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

5,310
Total Population
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bissegem vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bissegem vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bissegem is N/A. Per capita income is $55,291 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 77, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Bissegem vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$55,291

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living77.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Bissegem, 20.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 4.6% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 30.0% have high blood pressure. 22.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 8.7% report binge drinking. 83.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 14.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Bissegem vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.0%
38% below US avg
Diabetes4.6%
High Blood Pressure30.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.3%
59% above US avg
Binge Drinking8.7%
Physical Inactivity83.5%
Depression14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%

Food & Exercise

Bissegem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 18 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall6.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median18.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.5%

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates50.8238°N, 3.2284°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 94.6% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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