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Bourbach-le-Bas, France

Grand Est · France

Bourbach-le-Bas is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 588. Elevation: 1,247 ft (380 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
588 Population 86/sq mi density
1,247 ft Elevation 380 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
57.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,804 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,804 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $569/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population588
Density86/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$28,804
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$113,800
Rent$569
Housing Units235
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain57.3 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Population588
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Coordinates47.7748°, 7.0587°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation57.3 inches (1,456 mm)
Annual Snowfall58.9 inches (150 cm)
Median Household Income$28,804

About Bourbach-le-Bas

Bourbach-le-Bas is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 588. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet (380 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bourbach-le-Bas is $28,804, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Bourbach-le-Bas vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,804
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bourbach-le-Bas is $113,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $569 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 235 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$569
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units235

Property Tax

Bourbach-le-Bas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates47.7748°N, 7.0587°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 58.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

590 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 73 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 103 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 81 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 48 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 137 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 147 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 132 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 121 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 71 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 91 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 92 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 139 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 108 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 141 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 106 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 115 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 57 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 40 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Bourbach-le-Bas has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Bourbach-le-Bas

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GRRIF (CH) blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Worship chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Magnum Haute Vosges MP3 128 kbps
Radio Belle Vue MP3 256 kbps
Arc Musique (CH) classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM Louange MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bourbach-le-Bas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Bucheneck
Cité du train
Écomusée d'Alsace
Ecomusée Textile
Fondation François Schneider
Forge-musée d'Étueffont
Hartmannswillerkopf Franco-German Historial
L'Ambulance Alpine
La maison de l'ouvrier-paysan
Le Musée des Amis de Thann
Les Mille et Une Racines
Mémorial de Haute Alsace
Musée Agricole de Botans
Musée Bull et de la Mécanographie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'art moderne - Donation Maurice Jardot
Musée de l'Artisanat et des Traditions Populaires
Musée de l'Histoire
Musée de la mine et de la potasse
Musée de la Porte de Thann
Musée des Démineurs
Musée du Baillage
Musée du Textile des Vosges
Musée Electropolis
Musée Serret
Musée Théodore Deck
MUSEUM Dan GERBO
Nef des Jouets
Tour 41 : musée des beaux arts
Tour 46
Vivarium du Moulin

Libraries in Bourbach-le-Bas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque des Coteaux0.0
Bibliotheque le liseron0.0
Bibliothèque Léon Deubel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale d'Andelnans0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lucien Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque UTBM0.0
Escal'0.0
La Clé des Champs0.0
La Foyothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bourogne0.0
Médiathèque de Bavilliers0.0
Médiathèque de Cernay0.0
Médiathèque de Guebwiller0.0
Médiathèque de Rougegoutte0.0
Médiathèque de Thann0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Sundgau0.0
Mille Feuilles - Café0.0
Veterbiblio0.0

Farmers Markets in Bourbach-le-Bas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Petit Marché
Marché Artisanal de Bussang
Marché Couvert
Marché de la Bresse
Marché des Vosges
Marché Fréry
Place du Marché
Place du Marché des Résidences

Hotels in Bourbach-le-Bas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Couronne d'Or

Breweries in Bourbach-le-Bas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Lutterbach
Brasserie des Quatre Pays
Brasserie du Faubourg
Brasserie du Marcaire
Brasserie du Rhin
Brasserie du Vallon
Cabrio

Stadiums & Teams in Bourbach-le-Bas

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Ski Resorts Near Bourbach-le-Bas

36 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gaschney 360 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 $0
Ventron 0.0 $0
Station du Markstein 0.0 $0
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 $0
Gérardmer 0.0 $0
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 $0
La Schlucht 0.0 $0
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 $0
Valtin 0.0 $0
Lac Blanc 0.0 $0
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bourbach-le-Bas

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Albé-Val de Villé AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Épinal Dogneville AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bourbach-le-Bas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bourbach Le Bas

Treatment Centers in Bourbach-le-Bas

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation Saint-Jean

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bourbach-le-Bas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Mineurs
Église Saint-Apollinaire
Église Saint-Michel

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 Bourbach-le-Bas

What is the population of Bourbach-le-Bas?

Bourbach-le-Bas has a population of 588 residents and is located in France. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Bourbach-le-Bas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,804, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $569 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bourbach-le-Bas?

Bourbach-le-Bas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.3 inches, with 58.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bourbach-le-Bas?

The job market in Bourbach-le-Bas faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bourbach-le-Bas?

The median home value in Bourbach-le-Bas is $113,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $569.

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