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Bussang, France

Grand Est · France

Bussang is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,803. Elevation: 1,969 ft (600 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,803 Population 169/sq mi density
1,969 ft Elevation 600 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
57.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,771 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,771 median income, 13.8% unemployment
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Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $509/mo rent

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About Bussang

Bussang

Bussang is a French mountain commune located in the Vosges department, in the Grand Est region. It is the highest commune in the Upper Moselle valley, where the river originates. It is part of the Vosges mountain range.

People

Population1,803
Density169/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,771
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,800
Rent$509
Housing Units721
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain57.3 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Population1,803
Population Density169 / sq mi
Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Coordinates47.8845°, 6.8527°
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$23,771

About Bussang

Bussang is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,803. The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet (600 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 Bussang is $23,771, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (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 108 business establishments.

Income: Bussang vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,771
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bussang is $101,800, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $509 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 721 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$101,800
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$509
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units721

Property Tax

Bussang 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 1,969 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

Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates47.8845°N, 6.8527°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 58.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

795 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 55 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 117 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 55 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 144 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 91 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 145 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 109 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 110 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 136 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 140 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 113 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 77 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 119 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 121 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 59 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 142 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 108 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 52 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Bussang has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Bussang

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire du Centre
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Radio Stations near Bussang

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Worship chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Magnum Haute Vosges MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM Louange MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bussang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée Textile
Forge-musée d'Étueffont
L'Ambulance Alpine
La maison de l'ouvrier-paysan
Le Musée des Amis de Thann
Les Mille et Une Racines
Maison de la Nature des Vosges Saônoises
Maison de la Négritude
Maison départementale de l'environnement
Maison des Hautes-Mynes
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Bull et de la Mécanographie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'art moderne - Donation Maurice Jardot
Musée de l'Histoire
Musée de la Fête Foraine
Musée de la mine Marcel Maulini
Musée de la Schlitte et des Métiers du Bois
Musée départemental de la Montagne
Musée des Démineurs
Musée du bois
Musée du Textile des Vosges
Musée Faune Lorraine
Musée Serret
Scierie du Lançoir
Terrae Genesis
Tour 41 : musée des beaux arts
Tour 46

Libraries in Bussang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Léon Deubel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lucien Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque UTBM0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Rougegoutte0.0
Médiathèque du Thillot0.0
Médiathèque du Tilleul0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Champagney0.0
Veterbiblio0.0

Farmers Markets in Bussang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Petit Marché
Les marchés BIO Le Tholy et Tendon
Les marchés BIO Le Tholy et Tendon
Marché Artisanal de Bussang
Marché aux Hirondelles Thiéfosse
Marché de la Bresse
Marché des artisans de Gérardmer
Marché des Producteurs Bio et Artisans Locaux
Marché des Vosges
Marché Fréry
Marché Hebdomadaire d'Eloyes
Marché Hebdomadaire de Gérardmer
Marché Hebdomadaire de Saulxures-sur-Moselotte
Marché Le Thillot

Hotels in Bussang

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de la Petite Moselle
Hôtel Restaurant des Deux Clefs
Hôtel Restaurant et Spa du Tremplin
L'Auberge Alsacienne
Le Coq en Pate

Cafes in Bussang

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du Peuple
Le Chevalier des Vosges

Theatres in Bussang

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre du Peuple

Monuments in Bussang

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument aux mort de Bussang
Sapin Saint-Antoine

Gas Stations in Bussang

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elan

Breweries in Bussang

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Marcaire
Brasserie du Territoire OXL
Brasserie Frizon
Cabrio
La Brasserie des Buissons
La Gérômoise
La pimbêche
Le Fanc Brasseur

Stadiums & Teams in Bussang

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Ski Resorts Near Bussang

30 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Bussang

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Albé-Val de Villé AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux 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
Herbéviller AirfieldSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lunéville-Croismare AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont sur Meurthe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy Azelot AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville sur Illon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bussang

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bussang

Treatment Centers in Bussang

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation Saint-Jean

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bussang

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Barbe

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Bussang

What is the population of Bussang?

Bussang has a population of 1,803 residents and is located in France. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

Is Bussang expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,771, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,800 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $509 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 Bussang?

Bussang 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 Bussang?

The job market in Bussang faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 108 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bussang?

The median home value in Bussang is $101,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $509.

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