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Boussac, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Boussac is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,380. Elevation: 1,227 ft (374 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,380 Population 137/sq mi density
1,227 ft Elevation 374 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,883 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,883 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $423/mo rent

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About Boussac

Boussac

Boussac is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France. The famous Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries were discovered in 1841 in Boussac castle. In 1844 the novelist George Sand saw them and brought public attention to the tapestries in her works at the time, in which she correctly dated them to the end of the fifteenth century, using the ladies' costumes for reference. In 1863 they were bought by the Musée de Cluny in Paris where they are still on display.

People

Population1,380
Density137/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,883
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$84,600
Rent$423
Housing Units552
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Population1,380
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Coordinates46.3484°, 2.2203°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,883

About Boussac

Boussac is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,380. The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet (374 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Boussac is $19,883, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.8% (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 83 business establishments.

Income: Boussac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,883
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.8%
311% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Boussac is $84,600, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $423 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 552 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,600
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$423
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units552

Property Tax

Boussac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.0 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates46.3484°N, 2.2203°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 32 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 134 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 61 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 114 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 116 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 76 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 65 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 32 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 64 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 68 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 62 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 57 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 149 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 73 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 144 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 120 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 26 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 34 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 95 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 86 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Boussac has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Boussac

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Maternelle Professeur Judet
École élémentaire publique Pauline Rolland
Collège Henri Judet
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Radio Stations near Boussac

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48 MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Boussac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la réserve
Maison du Film Jour de Fête
Maison Natale de Maurice Estève
Musée archéologique Michel Gallemard
Musée de Poche George Sand et de la Vallée Noire
Musée des Vieux Métiers
Musée Émile Chénon
Musée Michel Langlois

Libraries in Boussac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Châteaumeillant0.0
Bibliothèque de Culan0.0
Bibliothèque de la Châtre0.0
Bibliothèque de Préveranges0.0
Bibliothèque de Reigny0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
bibliothèque Municipale de Vesdun0.0
Le Chat'Pitre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Municipale de Cressat0.0

Farmers Markets in Boussac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Halle
Marché
Marché au Cadran
Marché couvert
Marché de Boussac
Marché de Châteaumeillant
Marché de La Châtre
Marché de Vesdun

Cafes in Boussac

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Place
Grand Café des Sports

Cinemas in Boussac

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma de Boussac

Castles in Boussac

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Boussac
Château La Creuzette

Clinics in Boussac

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Infirmières
Centre De Soins Psychothérapique

Dentists in Boussac

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Docteur Ramona Floréa

Veterinaries in Boussac

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire 4 pays
Clinique vétérinaire de la Grange Huguette

Gas Stations in Boussac

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market Essence
U Station

Banks in Boussac

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Boussac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie au Pif

Airports Near Boussac

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Boussac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boussac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boussac

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Georges
Église Sainte-Anne
Maison Paroissiale

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 Boussac

What is the population of Boussac?

Boussac has a population of 1,380 residents and is located in France. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles.

Is Boussac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,883, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,600 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $423 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Boussac?

Boussac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Boussac?

The job market in Boussac faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Boussac?

The median home value in Boussac is $84,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $423.

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