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Farges-lès-Chalon, France

Bourgogne · France

Farges-lès-Chalon is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 641. Elevation: 653 ft (199 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
641 Population 228/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,384 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,384 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $560/mo rent

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People

Population641
Density228/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,384
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,000
Rent$560
Housing Units256
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Population641
Population Density228 / sq mi
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Coordinates46.8341°, 4.8077°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (903 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$26,384

About Farges-lès-Chalon

Farges-lès-Chalon is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 641. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Farges-lès-Chalon is $26,384, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (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 38 business establishments.

Income: Farges-lès-Chalon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,384
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Farges-lès-Chalon is $112,000, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $560 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 256 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,000
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$560
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units256

Property Tax

Farges-lès-Chalon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density228/sq mi
Coordinates46.8341°N, 4.8077°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Apr 6, 2013.

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 150 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 128 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 121 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 117 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 131 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 112 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 107 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 118 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 144 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 135 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 118 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 89 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 52 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 73 km
Apr 6, 2013 1 km SSW of Poisy, France M3.4 141 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 145 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 75 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 22 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 68 km
Jul 15, 1996 6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France M3.3 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Farges-lès-Chalon has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Farges-lès-Chalon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Farges-lès-Chalon

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
★ Radio Dijon Campus campus radio, college radio MP3
Air Connect edm, house MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Farges-lès-Chalon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéodrome de Beaune
Château de Savigny lès Beaune
Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne
Collection d'avions de chasse
Collection d'Engins agricoles
Collection de véhicules de pompiers
Écomusée
Hospices de Beaune
La Maison du Pain
Maison du Blé et du Pain
Maison Jacques-Copeau
Musée de l'École
Musée de la Photographie Nicéphore Nièpce
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Souvenir du Combattant
Musée du Vigneron
Musée du Vin de Bourgogne
Musée Vivant Denon

Libraries in Farges-lès-Chalon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Épervans0.0
Bibliothèque de Buxy0.0
Bibliothèque de Moroges0.0
Bibliothèque de Rully0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Hélène0.0
Bibliothèque des Enfants0.0
Bibliothèque des Prés Saint-Jean0.0
Bibliothèque Gaspard Monge0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Givry0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sassenay0.0
Cancre Médiathèque0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathèque L'Épicerie des Mots0.0

Farmers Markets in Farges-lès-Chalon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché de Chagny
Marché de Givry : Jeudi
Marché de Saint-Gengoux Le National
Marché de Saint-Marcel
Marché du Stade
Place du Jet d'Eau

Breweries in Farges-lès-Chalon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Audacieuse - Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne
Brasserie "La rustine"
Brasserie Belenium
Brasserie L'Escargote

Stadiums & Teams in Farges-lès-Chalon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Farges-lès-Chalon

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dampierre et Flée AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouilly-Maconge AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulieu-Liernais AirfieldSmall Airport
Semur-en-Auxois AirfieldSmall Airport
Til Châtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Farges-lès-Chalon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Farges-lès-Chalon

What is the population of Farges-lès-Chalon?

Farges-lès-Chalon has a population of 641 residents and is located in France. The population density is 228 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

Is Farges-lès-Chalon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,384, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,000 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $560 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Farges-lès-Chalon?

Farges-lès-Chalon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Farges-lès-Chalon?

The unemployment rate in Farges-lès-Chalon is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Farges-lès-Chalon?

The median home value in Farges-lès-Chalon is $112,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $560.

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