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Bussière-Poitevine, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Bussière-Poitevine is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,007. Elevation: 732 ft (223 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,007 Population 38/sq mi density
732 ft Elevation 223 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
51.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,256 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,256 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $453/mo rent

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About Bussière-Poitevine

Bussière-Poitevine

Bussière-Poitevine is a former commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune Val-d'Oire-et-Gartempe.

People

Population1,007
Density38/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,256
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$90,600
Rent$453
Housing Units403
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Population1,007
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Coordinates46.2354°, 0.9048°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$19,256

About Bussière-Poitevine

Bussière-Poitevine is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,007. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet (223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bussière-Poitevine is $19,256, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (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 60 business establishments.

Income: Bussière-Poitevine vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,256
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bussière-Poitevine is $90,600, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $453 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 403 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,600
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$453
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units403

Property Tax

Bussière-Poitevine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.1 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates46.2354°N, 0.9048°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above France avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 126 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 142 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 127 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 130 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 99 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 132 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 143 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 133 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 100 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 38 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 148 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 78 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 84 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 99 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 138 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 149 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 83 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 38 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 100 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Bussière-Poitevine has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Bussière-Poitevine

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dynamo AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Bussière-Poitevine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité de l'Écrit et des Métiers du Livre
École communale
Ecomusée du Montmorillonnais
Four à Pain
Halle
La Préface
Le Grenier
Maison Chabatz d’Entrar
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison natale de Jean Giraudoux
Musée Archéologique de Civaux
Musée d'art et d'histoire de Montmorillon
Musée de l'Amande et du Macaron
Musée de la Préhistoire

Libraries in Bussière-Poitevine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Confolens0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Moussac0.0

Farmers Markets in Bussière-Poitevine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dépôt Le Comptoir des Lions
Marché

Hotels in Bussière-Poitevine

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Route 66 Hotel

Cafes in Bussière-Poitevine

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café des Sports

Theatres in Bussière-Poitevine

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repaire des Artistes

Castles in Bussière-Poitevine

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Côte-au-Chapt
Château de Perrière

Gas Stations in Bussière-Poitevine

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia;Station essence Aviva

Breweries in Bussière-Poitevine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière de Montmorillon
Brasserie de Bel Air

Stadiums & Teams in Bussière-Poitevine

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bussière-Poitevine

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Archigny Chenevelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bussière-Poitevine

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bussière-Poitevine
La Poste
Thiat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bussière-Poitevine

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Rémy

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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 Bussière-Poitevine

What is the population of Bussière-Poitevine?

Bussière-Poitevine has a population of 1,007 residents and is located in France. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles.

Is Bussière-Poitevine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,256, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $453 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bussière-Poitevine?

Bussière-Poitevine has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bussière-Poitevine?

The job market in Bussière-Poitevine faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bussière-Poitevine?

The median home value in Bussière-Poitevine is $90,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $453.

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