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Courson, France

Normandy · France

Courson is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 508. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
508 Population 47/sq mi density
528 ft Elevation 161 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
47.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,399 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,399 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $477/mo rent

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People

Population508
Density47/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,399
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,400
Rent$477
Housing Units203
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population508
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Coordinates48.8550°, -1.0789°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.3 inches (1,200 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$22,399

About Courson

Courson is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Courson is $22,399, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: Courson vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,399
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Courson is $95,400, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $477 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 203 total housing units in the city. 28.2% 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$95,400
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$477
59% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units203

Property Tax

Courson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates48.8550°N, 1.0789°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 78 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 84 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 143 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 103 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 97 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 93 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 98 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 80 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 123 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 113 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 116 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 8 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 125 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 97 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 63 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 126 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 73 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 113 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 54 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Courson has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Courson

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Musique et de Danse - - - -
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Radio Stations near Courson

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Courson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Hambye
Atelier du Cuivre
Bell Foundry
Ecomusée de la Sée
Musée de la céramique
Musée de la Poëslerie et Maison de la Dentellière
Musée de Vire Normandie
Musée du Bois Jugan
Musée du meuble Normand
Musée Typographique Le Rachinel
Parc-Musée du Granit

Libraries in Courson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque départementale de la Manche0.0
Bibliothèque Le Pressoir0.0
La Bibli de Bény0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Au Coin du Porche0.0
Médiathèque de Sourdeval0.0
Médiathèque Jean Dolé0.0
Médiathèque Victor Gastebois0.0

Farmers Markets in Courson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Foire d'Étouvy
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

Gas Stations in Courson

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #277839074
FR #300944983
FR #300945265
Shell

Breweries in Courson

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mobsbys Brasserie Artisanale

Airports Near Courson

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Courson

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Vigor-et-Saint-Quentin

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 Courson

What is the population of Courson?

Courson has a population of 508 residents and is located in France. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

Is Courson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,399, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,400 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $477 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 Courson?

Courson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Courson?

The job market in Courson faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Courson?

The median home value in Courson is $95,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $477.

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