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Boves, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Boves is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,826. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,826 Population 2,141/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,633 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,633 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$132,000 home value, $660/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,826
Density2,141/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,633
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$132,000
Rent$660
Housing Units1,130
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population2,826
Population Density2,141 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates49.8465°, 2.3961°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (996 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$26,633

About Boves

Boves is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,826. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Boves is $26,633, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 170 business establishments.

Income: Boves vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,633
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)170

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Boves is $132,000, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,130 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,000
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$660
43% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,130

Property Tax

Boves experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density2,141/sq mi
Coordinates49.8465°N, 2.3961°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 129 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 133 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 96 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 136 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 112 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 93 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 125 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 118 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 112 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 22 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 36 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 84 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 146 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 129 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 126 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 136 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 98 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 113 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 137 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Boves has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Boves

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Les Capucines
École primaire Les Deux Vallées
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Radio Stations near Boves

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Happyness Oise 2000s, chanson française MP3
Happyness Amiens 2000s, chanson française MP3
Radio Mercure MP3 256 kbps
Radio Campus Amiens indie, local radio MP3 128 kbps
OpenSkyRadio MP3 192 kbps
Happyness Radio Amiens 2000s, chansons françaises MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Boves

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité souterraine de Naours
Franco Australian Museum
Maison des Hortillonages
Maison Jules Verne
Musée Archéologique de l'Oise
Musée de l'Épopée de l'Industrie et de l'Aéronautique
Musée de l'hôtel de Berny
Musée de Picardie
Musée des Hortillonnages
Musée Vignacourt 14-18
Sir John Monash Centre

Libraries in Boves

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annick Habare Darras0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Edouard David0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Giono0.0
Bibliothèque Le Petit Prince0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Querrieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Arts0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Cathédrale0.0
Ilse & Pierre Garnier0.0
Médiateque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire d'Oresmaux0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire de Conty0.0
Médiathèque d’Amiens Étouvie0.0
Médiathèque de Vers0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale du Val de Somme0.0
Médiathèque Léopold Sedar Senghor0.0

Farmers Markets in Boves

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
l'île aux fruits
La Halle au Frais
Marché Bio
Marché de producteurs
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché Hebdomadaire
Place des Déportés
Place Gorlitz

Dentists in Boves

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11313788249

Veterinaries in Boves

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3791332429

Breweries in Boves

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bears' Tavern - Microbrasserie
Belle Van Belle
Brasserie à la Noye
Brasserie de la Gare
La Brasserie du Bosquet
Le Miroir de Porto

Stadiums & Teams in Boves

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Boves

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Creil Air BaseCSFMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Avernes Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Compiègne Margny AirfieldSmall Airport
Flavacourt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Noyers Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lœuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Montdidier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouy AirfieldSmall Airport
Persan-Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Thibault AirfieldSmall Airport
Taillefontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Boves

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boves

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boves

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

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 Boves

What is the population of Boves?

Boves has a population of 2,826 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,141 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

Is Boves expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,633, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,000 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Boves?

Boves has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Boves?

The job market in Boves faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 170 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Boves?

The median home value in Boves is $132,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $660.

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