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Dompierre-sur-Besbre, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,576. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,576 Population 203/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,691 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,691 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $415/mo rent

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About Dompierre-sur-Besbre

Dompierre-sur-Besbre

Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a commune in the Allier department in central France.

People

Population3,576
Density203/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,691
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$415
Housing Units1,430
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population3,576
Population Density203 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates46.5221°, 3.6811°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,691

About Dompierre-sur-Besbre

Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,576. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Dompierre-sur-Besbre is $22,691, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 215 business establishments.

Income: Dompierre-sur-Besbre vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,691
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)215

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dompierre-sur-Besbre is $83,000, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $415 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,430 total housing units in the city. 27.8% 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$83,000
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$415
64% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,430

Property Tax

Dompierre-sur-Besbre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.6 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates46.5221°N, 3.6811°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 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 89 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 147 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 91 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 91 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 145 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 78 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 141 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 91 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 74 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 110 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 106 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 142 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 75 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 148 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 89 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 137 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 147 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 118 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 104 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Dompierre-sur-Besbre has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire George Sand
Collège Louis Pergaud
École élémentaire Tivoli
École maternelle
École maternelle
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Radio Stations near Dompierre-sur-Besbre

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3

Museums in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Église Saint-Nazaire
Glacière du Fourneau
Moulin Méchin
Musée de la mine
Musée rural Montacutain
Préhistorama

Libraries in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Médiathèque Jeanne Cressanges0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0

Farmers Markets in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Marché Le Donjon

Hotels in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de l'Olive
La Roseraie
Les Lodges du Pal

Cinemas in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Champi'Folies
Cinéma René Fallet

Castles in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chambonnet
Château de la Bergerie

Dentists in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire RATA-BALC

Veterinaries in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLINIQUE VETERINAIRE DU VAL DE BESBRE

Train Stations in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dompierre-Sept-Fons
Voyage over the World

Gas Stations in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bi1
Esso
Station U

Banks in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy

Ski Resorts Near Dompierre-sur-Besbre

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Dompierre-sur-Besbre

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulieu-Liernais AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dompierre-sur-Besbre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Joseph

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 Dompierre-sur-Besbre

What is the population of Dompierre-sur-Besbre?

Dompierre-sur-Besbre has a population of 3,576 residents and is located in France. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

Is Dompierre-sur-Besbre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,691, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $415 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 Dompierre-sur-Besbre?

Dompierre-sur-Besbre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°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 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Dompierre-sur-Besbre?

The job market in Dompierre-sur-Besbre faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 215 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dompierre-sur-Besbre?

The median home value in Dompierre-sur-Besbre is $83,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $415.

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