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Dessenheim, France

Grand Est · France

Dessenheim is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,090. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,090 Population 2,137/sq mi density
640 ft Elevation 195 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,242 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,242 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $625/mo rent

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About Dessenheim

Dessenheim

Dessenheim is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.

People

Population1,090
Density2,137/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,242
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$125,000
Rent$625
Housing Units436
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Population1,090
Population Density2,137 / sq mi
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates47.9777°, 7.4889°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$28,242

About Dessenheim

Dessenheim is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,090. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Dessenheim is $28,242, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (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 65 business establishments.

Income: Dessenheim vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,242
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dessenheim is $125,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 436 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units436

Property Tax

Climate in Dessenheim

Dessenheim has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 679 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F -0.6° / 5.7° 32.2
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F -0.4° / 8° 35.2
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 2.7° / 12.8° 40.2
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 4.7° / 16.2° 52.4
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9.5° / 21° 87.0
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24.2° 69.7
Jul 20°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26° 77.8
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 65.0
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 9.7° / 20.9° 62.4
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 6.3° / 15.5° 57.9
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 2.3° / 9.3° 54.7
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 0.4° / 6.3° 44.2
Dessenheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density2,137/sq mi
Coordinates47.9777°N, 7.4889°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

878 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 79 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 115 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 128 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 85 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 120 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 134 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 75 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 138 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 122 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 140 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 134 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 67 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 77 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 128 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 132 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 133 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 81 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 55 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in

Dessenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Dessenheim

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École La Clairière - - - -
École élémentaire publique - - - -
École élémentaire publique - - - -
École maternelle Les Tilleuls - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dessenheim

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Swiss Classic (CH) - AAC 96 kbps
Radio Basilisk (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
baden.fm (DE) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 3 (CH) - AAC 64 kbps
Energy Basel (NRJ) (CH) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
SWR4 Freiburg (DE) oldies, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Aargau Solothurn (CH) - AAC 128 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News (CH) - AAC 48 kbps
Baden fm nur deutsch (DE) deutschpop, pop AAC
Radio Suisse Jazz (CH) blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Azur FM 67 - Sélestat - MP3 192 kbps
Azur FM 68 - Colmar - MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland (CH) - AAC 48 kbps
Radiopolis (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 (CH) - AAC 48 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur (CH) kultur AAC 48 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle (CH) - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Belle Vue - MP3 256 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Worship chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Laut.FM Dark-Bites (DE) alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) (CH) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Hitradio Ohr 90er (DE) 90's AAC
Dark Bites (DE) alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio MMD (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM Louange - MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) (CH) - OGG 2000 kbps
Radio SRF Virus (CH) - AAC 40 kbps

Museums in Dessenheim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Rathaus / Heimatmuseum / Tovarer Stuben
Ancien lavoir
Badisches Landesmuseum, Außenstelle Südbaden
Bauernmuseum s'Carli-Matthiese
Blaues Haus
Choco Story
Cité du train
Dorfmuseum
Écomusée d'Alsace
Espace d'Art Contemporain André Malraux
Espace muséographique Victor Schoelcher, son oeuvre
Hand pimp fire engine
Haus der modernen Kunst
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kiechlinsbergen
Immelmann Museum
Kalibergbaumuseum
Käserei Museum
Keramikmuseum Staufen
Kirschenmuseum
Königschaffhauser Tor | Fasnetsmuseum
Korkenziehermuseum
KunstPalais Badenweiler
L'Ackerhof
La Grange à Bécanes - Musée Rhenan de la Moto
La Kunsthalle - Centre d'art contemporain
Landesbergbaumuseum
Literarische Dauerausstellung Peter Huchel und Erhart Kästner
Lotte`s Museum für Landwirtschaft
Maison du Patrimoine Edouard Boeglin
Markgräfler Museum Müllheim
MAUSA Vauban
Musée Bartholdi
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle et d'Éthnographie
Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes
Musée de l'Instrumentation Optique
Musée de la Regence
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse
Musée des Usines Municipales
Musée du Baillage
Musée du Docteur Albert Schweitzer
Musée du Dolder
Musée du Papier Peint
Musée du Vignoble et des Vins d'Alsace
Musée Electropolis
Musée Gallo-Romain
Musée Hansi
Musée Hansi
Musee Historique de Kaysersberg
Musée Historique de Mulhouse
Musée Mémorial des Combats de la Poche de Colmar
Musée Mémorial Ligne Maginot à Marckolsheim
Musée National de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf
Musée Unterlinden
Musée Unterlinden
Musée Vauban
MUSEUM Dan GERBO
Museum im Litschgihaus
Museum of toys
Naturzentrum Kaiserstuhl
Rheintor - Museum für Stadtgeschichte
Sanitätsbunker des Westwalls
Schulmuseum "Großherzogin Hilda von Baden"
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Neuenburg am Rhein
Tango- und Bandoneonmuseum Staufen
The House of Witches
Tour des Voleurs et Maison de Vigneron
Unterlinden Museum
Villa Urbana Roman Ruin
Vorderöstereich Museum
Weinbaumuseum

Libraries in Dessenheim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au plaisir de lire0.0
Baumbibliothek0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Centrale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bourtzwiller0.0
Bibliothèque de Dornach0.0
Bibliothèque des Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque des Dominicains0.0
Bibliothèque du Drouot0.0
Bibliothèque Europe0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale "Bel'flor"0.0
Bibliothèque Salvator0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de la Fonderie0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei St. Peter0.0
Escal'0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Katholische Pfarrhaus0.0
Learning Center0.0
Mairie de Niederhergheim0.0
Mediathek0.0
Mediathek0.0
Mediathek Müllheim0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Biesheim0.0
Médiathèque de Kingersheim0.0
Médiathèque de la Vallée de Kaysersberg0.0
Médiathèque de Ribeauvillé0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Paul Kanitzer0.0
Mon Chat Pitre0.0
Pôle Média Culture Edmond Gerrer0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neuenburg am Rhein0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dessenheim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alfred-Schladerer-Platz
Extra Stockage
Le Marché du Canal Couvert de Mulhouse
Marché couvert
Marie-Müller-Platz
Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof
Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof
Wochenmarkt auf dem historischen Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt Bahnhofsplatz
Wochenmarkt Lammplatz
Wochenmarkt Müllheim
Wochenmarkt Neuenburg am Rhein

Breweries in Dessenheim

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
A. Grüner
Brasserie de Lutterbach
Brasserie du Rhin
Brasserie du Vallon
Brasserie du Vignoble
Brasserie du Vignoble
Brasserie Sainte Cru
La Passerelle
Microbrasserie de la Plaine
Ostel Bräu
St Alphonse
Suff'bier
Timothy's Le Brasseur du Pape

Stadiums & Teams in Dessenheim

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Ski Resorts Near Dessenheim

26 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lac Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valtin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Schlucht 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gérardmer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gaschney 360 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwengimatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Markstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ventron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rouge Gazon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schafmatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langenbruck 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dessenheim

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield-Medium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield-Small Airport
Albé-Val de Villé Airfield-Small Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg Airfield-Small Airport
Belfort Chaux Airfield-Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Bremgarten Airfield-Small Airport
Bressaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
Dittingen Airfield-Small Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace-Small Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield-Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield-Small Airport
Herbéviller Airfield-Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield-Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field-Small Airport
Kehl-Sundheim Airfield-Small Airport
Kirchzarten Airfield-Small Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Tête Des Champs Altiport-Small Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Masevaux Airfield-Small Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Müllheim Airfield-Small Airport
Offenburg-Baden Airfield-Small Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Olten Airfield-Small Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield-Small Airport
Soppe Airfield-Small Airport
Strasbourg Neuhof Airfield-Small Airport
Trois Forêts Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Vieux-Ferrette Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Dessenheim

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Dessenheim

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Breisgau-Klinik
Klinik Baden
Klinik Baden
Klinik Lazariterhof
Markgräferland-Klinik
Psychosomatische Fachklinik Sonneneck
Rheintalklinik
Römerberg-Klinik
Schwarzwaldklinik Neurologie
Schwarzwaldklinik Orthopädie Geriatrie
Theresienklinik
Werner-Schwidder-Klinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dessenheim

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Léger

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 Dessenheim

What is the population of Dessenheim?

Dessenheim has a population of 1,090 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,137 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

Is Dessenheim expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,242, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Dessenheim?

Dessenheim has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dessenheim?

Dessenheim has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 65 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dessenheim?

The median home value in Dessenheim is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $625.

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