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Boisse-Penchot, France

Occitanie · France

Boisse-Penchot is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 525. Elevation: 600 ft (183 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
525 Population 98/sq mi density
600 ft Elevation 183 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,136 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,136 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population525
Density98/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,136
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units210
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Population525
Population Density98 / sq mi
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Coordinates44.5923°, 2.2072°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,136

About Boisse-Penchot

Boisse-Penchot is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 525. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet (183 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Boisse-Penchot is $21,136, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.8% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Boisse-Penchot vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,136
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.8%
367% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Boisse-Penchot is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 210 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units210

Property Tax

Boisse-Penchot experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates44.5923°N, 2.2072°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 4, 2008.

Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 82 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 81 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 65 km
Sep 21, 2001 4 km NNE of Portet-sur-Garonne, France M3.3 131 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 74 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 107 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 104 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 82 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 102 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 54 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 123 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 115 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 40 km
May 11, 1995 8 km SE of Fontannes, France M3.1 147 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 84 km
Aug 29, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.0 65 km
May 15, 1999 5 km W of Le Bousquet-d'Orb, France M3.0 122 km
Jul 7, 2005 16 km E of Laguiole, France M3.0 68 km
Jul 13, 1991 3 km WSW of Saint-Flour, France M3.0 82 km
May 19, 2002 7 km NNE of Laissac, France M3.0 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Boisse-Penchot has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Boisse-Penchot

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique — — — —
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Radio Stations near Boisse-Penchot

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beaub'FM — MP3 192 kbps
Totem Gard — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Presence Figeac christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Boisse-Penchot

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antenne du musée de la résistance et de la déportation du Lot
Éco-Musée "Lou Truel"
Éco-Musée "Lou Truel"
Espace Georges Rouquier
Les mémoires de Cransac
Maison de la Châtaigne
Maison de la Mémoire
Maison des vieux métiers et de la Forge
Martinet de la Ramonde
Musée Champollion
Musée d'Histoire de Figeac
Musée d’histoire de Figeac
Musée de la Châtaigne
Musée de la Grotte de Foissac
Musée de la Mine Lucien Mazars
Musée du Modélisme Ferroviaire
Musée du Patrimoine Industriel et Minier
Musée éclaté
Musée Gabriel - Magasin Universel
Musée Joseph-Fau
Musée Paulin Ratier
Musée Urbain Cabrol
salle sors-ventach-marty
Terra Olt
Tour du Griffon
Trésor Médiéval de Conques

Libraries in Boisse-Penchot

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Charles Boyer0.0
Bibliothèque de Bournazel0.0
Bibliothèque de Camburat0.0
Bibliothèque de Villeneuve0.0
Bibliothèque de Villeneuve0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Capdenac0.0
Casi Espace loisirs culture régional0.0
L'Astrolabe - Grand-Figeac0.0
La Brandothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Aubin0.0
Médiathèque de Cransac0.0
Médiathèque de Decazeville0.0
Médiathèque de Viviez0.0
Mediathèque Grand Figeac0.0
Médiathèque La Manufacture0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Par Les Chemins0.0

Farmers Markets in Boisse-Penchot

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché
Place des Conques
Place du marché

Hotels in Boisse-Penchot

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Accueil Pèlerin La Mariotte

Castles in Boisse-Penchot

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Boisse (Roquefort)
Château de Bouillac

Breweries in Boisse-Penchot

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Mousses du Rouergue
Mousses du Rouergue

Ski Resorts Near Boisse-Penchot

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Lioran 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Boisse-Penchot

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - Livernon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-Tarn—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le Frau—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Loupiac—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de Rouergue—Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade—Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte—Small Airport
Bozouls Airfield—Small Airport
Cabrerets ULM—Small Airport
Calviac Airfield—Small Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULM—Small Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès Airfield—Small Airport
Caussade Septfonds Airfield—Small Airport
Caylus Airfield—Small Airport
Chassancet Airfield—Small Airport
Conques Airfield—Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield—Small Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn Airfield—Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield—Small Airport
Lagleygeolle Airfield—Small Airport
Le Bruel Airfield—Small Airport
Léguille Monclar de Quercy Airfield—Small Airport
Les Chansèves Airfield—Small Airport
Les Gardios Négrepelisse Airfield—Small Airport
Montfaucon Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Médard de Presque Airfield—Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield—Small Airport
Savignoux Airfield—Small Airport
Ste Croix Airfield—Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield—Small Airport
Vers Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Boisse-Penchot

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boisse-Penchot

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Pitié
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Guirande
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Boisse-Penchot

What is the population of Boisse-Penchot?

Boisse-Penchot has a population of 525 residents and is located in France. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is Boisse-Penchot expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,136, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Boisse-Penchot?

Boisse-Penchot has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Boisse-Penchot?

The job market in Boisse-Penchot faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Boisse-Penchot?

The median home value in Boisse-Penchot is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

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