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Ciel, France

Bourgogne · France

Ciel is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 604. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
604 Population 40/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,026 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,026 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$97,800 home value, $489/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population604
Density40/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,026
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$97,800
Rent$489
Housing Units242
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population604
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates46.8825°, 5.0422°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (903 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$23,026

About Ciel

Ciel is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 604. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ciel is $23,026, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Ciel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,026
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ciel is $97,800, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $489 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 242 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,800
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$489
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units242

Property Tax

Ciel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates46.8825°N, 5.0422°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 140 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 120 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 100 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 123 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 142 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 103 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 110 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 137 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 88 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 141 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 117 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 150 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 77 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 102 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 127 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 35 km
Mar 29, 2006 3 km SE of Cortaillod, Switzerland M3.6 139 km
Mar 24, 2003 5 km WSW of Frahier-et-Chatebier, France M3.6 150 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 84 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Ciel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Ciel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe Scolaire Arc-en-Ciel
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Radio Stations near Ciel

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio BIP local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
★ Radio Dijon Campus campus radio, college radio MP3
Fréquence Plus MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM MP3
Air Connect edm, house MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ciel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéodrome de Beaune
Château de Savigny lès Beaune
Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne
Collection d'avions de chasse
Collection d'Engins agricoles
Collection de véhicules de pompiers
Écomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne
Hospices de Beaune
La Maison du Pain
Le Cassissium
Maison de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation bressanes
Maison de la Poupée
Maison du Blé et du Pain
Maison Jacques-Copeau
Musée de l'École
Musée de l'Ours en peluche (privé)
Musée de la Photographie Nicéphore Nièpce
Musée de plein air Étang Rouge
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Souvenir du Combattant
Musée du Vélo
Musée du Vin de Bourgogne
Musée municipal
Musée Vivant Denon

Libraries in Ciel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Épervans0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Germain-du-Bois0.0
Bibliothèque des Enfants0.0
Bibliothèque des Prés Saint-Jean0.0
Bibliothèque Gaspard Monge0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sassenay0.0
Cancre Médiathèque0.0
CDI0.0

Farmers Markets in Ciel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché de Saint-Marcel
Marché de Saint-Martin en Bresse
Marché du Stade

Hotels in Ciel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villa Saunières

Cafes in Ciel

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balade au fil du Doubs

Breweries in Ciel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie "La rustine"
Brasserie Belenium

Stadiums & Teams in Ciel

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Airports Near Ciel

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-lès-Gray AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Cessey-Baigneux-les-Juffs AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dampierre et Flée AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouilly-Maconge AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Semur-en-Auxois AirfieldSmall Airport
Til Châtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Tincey AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ciel

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Vincent

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 Ciel

What is the population of Ciel?

Ciel has a population of 604 residents and is located in France. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 15.0 square miles.

Is Ciel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,026, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,800 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $489 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ciel?

Ciel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ciel?

The job market in Ciel faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ciel?

The median home value in Ciel is $97,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $489.

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