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Cours-les-Barres, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Cours-les-Barres is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 1,142. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,142 Population 649/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,538 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,538 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $449/mo rent

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About Cours-les-Barres

Cours-les-Barres is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.

People

Population1,142
Density649/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,538
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,800
Rent$449
Housing Units457
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population1,142
Population Density649 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates47.0251°, 3.0317°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (772 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,538

About Cours-les-Barres

Cours-les-Barres is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 1,142. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 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 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cours-les-Barres is $24,538, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 69 business establishments.

Income: Cours-les-Barres vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,538
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cours-les-Barres is $89,800, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $449 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 457 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,800
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$449
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units457

Property Tax

Cours-les-Barres 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 281 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 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density649/sq mi
Coordinates47.0251°N, 3.0317°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 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 95 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 73 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 118 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 139 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 149 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 121 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 109 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 119 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 121 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 123 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 119 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 146 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 147 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 145 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 145 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 115 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 136 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 84 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 122 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Cours-les-Barres has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Cours-les-Barres

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Cours-les-Barres

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC Info Talk Sport sports news MP3 128 kbps
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps
Kizrock Rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cours-les-Barres

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine La Tuilerie
Espace Métal
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'éducation
Musée de la faïence et des beaux-arts
Musée du Palais ducal
Musée Mansart
Musée Sainte Bernadette

Libraries in Cours-les-Barres

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Jean Jaurès0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Mediatheque Saint-Eloi0.0

Farmers Markets in Cours-les-Barres

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché de Fourchambault
La Halle
Marché aux bestiaux
Marché couvert Carnot
Marché Saint-Arigle
Marché Samedi Matin

Breweries in Cours-les-Barres

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Olieu - Bière bio de Nevers
Ouche Nanon

Airports Near Cours-les-Barres

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Briare Châtillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamecy-Rix AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Vincelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Fargeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cours-les-Barres

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cours-les-Barres
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cours-les-Barres

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pantaléon

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 Cours-les-Barres

What is the population of Cours-les-Barres?

Cours-les-Barres has a population of 1,142 residents and is located in France. The population density is 649 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

Is Cours-les-Barres expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,538, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $449 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cours-les-Barres?

Cours-les-Barres 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 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.

How is the job market in Cours-les-Barres?

The job market in Cours-les-Barres faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cours-les-Barres?

The median home value in Cours-les-Barres is $89,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $449.

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