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Decize, France

Bourgogne · France

Decize is a small city in Bourgogne, France with a population of 6,605. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,605 Population 355/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,496 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,496 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $488/mo rent

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About Decize

Decize

Decize is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.

People

Population6,605
Density355/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,496
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$97,600
Rent$488
Housing Units2,642
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Population6,605
Population Density355 / sq mi
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Coordinates46.8285°, 3.4619°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,496

About Decize

Decize is a small city in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 6,605. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Decize is $22,496, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 396 business establishments.

Income: Decize vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,496
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.4%
300% above France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)396

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Decize is $97,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,642 total housing units in the city. 28.4% 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$97,600
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,642

Property Tax

Decize experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area18.6 sq mi (48.2 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates46.8285°N, 3.4619°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

201 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 94 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 107 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 113 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 109 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 150 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 137 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 96 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 107 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 148 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 108 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 114 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 108 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 142 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 105 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 140 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 149 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 105 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 104 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 134 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Decize has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Decize

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Sainte-Marie
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie
Collège Maurice Genevoix
Lycée d'enseignement professionnel Maurice Genevoix
Lycée d'enseignement général et technologique Maurice Genevoix
Lycée polyvalent Maurice Genevoix
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Maurice Genevoix
École primaire René Cassin
École primaire Saint-Just
École maternelle Jean de La Fontaine
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Radio Stations near Decize

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC Info Talk Sport sports news MP3 128 kbps
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Decize

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Toueur V, Centre d'Interprétation Touristique et Culturel
Moulin Méchin
Musée de La Mine - La Machine

Libraries in Decize

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Decize0.0
Cyber-base0.0
Médiathèque - Le Jardin des livres0.0
Médiathèque de Sougy-sur-Loire0.0
Mediatheque Saint-Eloi0.0

Hotels in Decize

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel-Restaurant du port

Cafes in Decize

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Saint-Privé

Cinemas in Decize

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéal

Castles in Decize

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Germancy
Château de Saint-Loup
Château des comtes de Nevers

Veterinaries in Decize

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Butseraen
Dr Touresse

Bus Stations in Decize

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #169641773

Gas Stations in Decize

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
Intermarché
Station Service E.Leclerc

Banks in Decize

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL

Gyms in Decize

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Vert

Airports Near Decize

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Avallon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamecy-Rix AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Decize

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Decize

Churches & Religious Organizations in Decize

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Aré
Église Saint-Aré

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 Decize

What is the population of Decize?

Decize has a population of 6,605 residents and is located in France. The population density is 355 people per square mile, spread across 18.6 square miles.

Is Decize expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,496, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $488 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 Decize?

Decize 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 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

How is the job market in Decize?

The job market in Decize faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 396 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Decize?

The median home value in Decize is $97,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $488.

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