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Buxières-les-Mines, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Buxières-les-Mines is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,200. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,200 Population 57/sq mi density
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,380 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,380 median income, 16.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$87,200 home value, $436/mo rent

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About Buxières-les-Mines

Buxières-les-Mines

Buxières-les-Mines is a commune in the Allier department in central France.

People

Population1,200
Density57/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,380
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$87,200
Rent$436
Housing Units480
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Population1,200
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates46.4681°, 2.9599°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,380

About Buxières-les-Mines

Buxières-les-Mines is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,200. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 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 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Buxières-les-Mines is $20,380, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.9% (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 72 business establishments.

Income: Buxières-les-Mines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,380
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.9%
369% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Buxières-les-Mines is $87,200, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $436 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 480 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$87,200
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$436
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units480

Property Tax

Buxières-les-Mines 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 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 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 Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates46.4681°N, 2.9599°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 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 39 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 117 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 56 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 131 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 59 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 115 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 46 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 90 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 124 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 57 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 108 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 125 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 128 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 116 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 117 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 54 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 140 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 139 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 91 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 77 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) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Buxières-les-Mines has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Buxières-les-Mines

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École primaire publique Docteur Antoine Lacroix
École Samuel Paty
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Radio Stations near Buxières-les-Mines

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Buxières-les-Mines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée & jardin Souvigny
Musée de la Mine
Musée du terroir hérissonnais
Musée Émile Guillaumin
Musée Émile Mâle

Libraries in Buxières-les-Mines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
La Pléiade0.0

Farmers Markets in Buxières-les-Mines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Weekend Market

Castles in Buxières-les-Mines

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Condemine
Château de Seauve
Maltaverne

Gas Stations in Buxières-les-Mines

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #7883368222

Airports Near Buxières-les-Mines

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Buxières-les-Mines

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Buxières-les-Mines
Saint-Hilaire
Vieure

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buxières-les-Mines

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Loup
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Sainte-Marie

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 Buxières-les-Mines

What is the population of Buxières-les-Mines?

Buxières-les-Mines has a population of 1,200 residents and is located in France. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles.

Is Buxières-les-Mines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,380, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $436 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 Buxières-les-Mines?

Buxières-les-Mines 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 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Buxières-les-Mines?

The job market in Buxières-les-Mines faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 72 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Buxières-les-Mines?

The median home value in Buxières-les-Mines is $87,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $436.

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