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Ferrière-la-Grande, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Ferrière-la-Grande is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 5,834. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ferrière-la-Grande
Ferrière-la-Grande is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. The river Solre flows through the commune.
People
Economy
FHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 5,834 |
| Population Density | 1,252 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.2552°, 3.9929° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,779 |
About Ferrière-la-Grande
Ferrière-la-Grande is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 5,834. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Ferrière-la-Grande vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,779 |
| 72% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.9% |
| 453% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% |
| 102% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 350 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $110,800 |
| 61% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $554 |
| 52% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,334 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2552°N, 3.9929°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Ferrière-la-Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.2").
Schools in Ferrière-la-Grande
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Lavoisier | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Lavoisier | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Centre | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Centre | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Georges Maufroy-Le Seau | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Les Trieux | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Osvald Cuvelier | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ferrière-la-Grande
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTBF Viva+ (BE) | — | MP3 | |
| Mixx FM Charleroi (BE) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Emotion | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Cible (BE) | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CK Radio (BE) | charleking, charleroi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BUZZ RADIO (BE) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mélodie FM (BE) | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CN'O | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Quartz (BE) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Music Sambre (BE) | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phare FM | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) | rtbf | MP3 | |
| ULTRASON (BE) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Emotion (BE) | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Ferrière-la-Grande
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois | ||||
| Anciens Abattoirs | ||||
| Artothèque | ||||
| B721 - Trieux du Cheneau | ||||
| Centre d'innovation et de design | ||||
| Centre de la Gravure et de l'Image Imprimée | ||||
| Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN) | ||||
| Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite | ||||
| Écomusée de l'Avesnois | ||||
| Écomusée du Bois-du-Luc | ||||
| Espace Nature | ||||
| Étains "filés" et autres fer'art'ages | ||||
| Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité | ||||
| Kéramis - Centre de la Céramique | ||||
| La Cantine des Italiens | ||||
| MAC's | ||||
| Magasin de Papier | ||||
| Maison des Collections | ||||
| Maison du bocage | ||||
| Maison Losseau | ||||
| Maison Van Gogh | ||||
| Maison Van Gogh | ||||
| MiLL - Musée Ianchelevici | ||||
| Mons Memorial Museum | ||||
| Mumask | ||||
| Mumons | ||||
| Mundaneum | ||||
| Musée 40-44 - Lieutenant Cook | ||||
| Musée archéologique | ||||
| Musée Communal G. Mulpas | ||||
| Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée d'histoire naturelle | ||||
| Musée de la Cour des Potiers | ||||
| Musée de la Foire et de la Mémoire | ||||
| Musée de la Libération | ||||
| Musée de la mémoire verrière | ||||
| Musée de la Mine et du Développement Durable | ||||
| Musée de la Route | ||||
| Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons | ||||
| Musée des Bois Jolis | ||||
| Musée du Chanoine Puissant | ||||
| Musée du Chanoine Puissant | ||||
| Musée du Corps de Garde | ||||
| Musée du Doudou | ||||
| Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue | ||||
| Musée du Vieux Nimy | ||||
| Musée François Duesberg | ||||
| Musée Gallo-Romain et Centre d’Interprétation de la Chaussée Romaine | ||||
| Musée Henri Boez | ||||
| Musée Royal de Mariemont | ||||
| Musée Saint-Rémy | ||||
| MusVerre | ||||
| Rétrotrain | ||||
| Salle Saint-Georges | ||||
| SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques | ||||
| SparkOH! | ||||
| Tour Salamandre |
Libraries in Ferrière-la-Grande
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives de la Ville et du CPAS de La Louvière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Achille Chavée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale d'Haine-Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale d'Houdeng-Gœgnies | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Binche | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Boussu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles | 0.0 | |||||
| BIbliothèque communale de Leval | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Strépy-Bracquegnies | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale Henri Lequeux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bavay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque de Glageon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Péronnes-Village | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Thieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Wasmes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Gazomètre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Parc | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Notre-Dame de Messines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Principale de Jemappes | 0.0 | |||||
| City library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fabrique de Théâtre | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Écrivain public | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Entre-lignes | 0.0 | |||||
| L’Île aux Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| La Rollandine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Antoons Krings | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Médi@Nice | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiatheque Pierre Briatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Virgule | 0.0 | |||||
| SHAPE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ferrière-la-Grande
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aux Saveurs Pays’Zannes | |||||
| Halle Gourmande Maubeuge | |||||
| La Romana & Fils | |||||
| La Ruche Qui Dit Oui | |||||
| Le jardin des saveurs | |||||
| Les Halles du Manège | |||||
| Marché aux fleurs | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Marché de Binche | |||||
| Marché de Ghlin | |||||
| Marché de Leval | |||||
| Marché de Péronnes-Sainte-Marguerite | |||||
| Marché de Ressaix | |||||
| Terre de Sens Bermeries | |||||
| Vieux-Marché | |||||
| Vieux-Marché |
Cafes in Ferrière-la-Grande
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ferrière-la-Grande
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ferrière-la-Grande
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ferrière-la-Grande
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ferrière-la-Grande
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre | ||||
| Belga Beer | ||||
| Brasserie "La Binchoise" | ||||
| Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus" | ||||
| Brasserie de Londres - Mons | ||||
| Brasserie de Thiérache | ||||
| Brasserie du Gros-Chêne | ||||
| Brasserie Forest | ||||
| Brasserie Saint-Feuillien | ||||
| Brasserie Saint-Lazare | ||||
| Brasserie Theillier | ||||
| Deseveaux | ||||
| La Binchoise | ||||
| La Fraternelle | ||||
| Les Brasseries de l'Amitié |
Stadiums & Teams in Ferrière-la-Grande
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ferrière-la-Grande
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Florennes Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Buzet Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Cambrai Niergnies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cerfontaine Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grimbergen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Flamengrie ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Laon-Chambry Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melsbroek Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pont toussaint Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ferrière-la-Grande
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence postale communale de Ferrière-la-Petite | |
| Bureau de Poste de Ferrière-la-Grande |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ferrière-la-Grande
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon Vouloir | |
| Église Saint-Amand | |
| Église Saint-Géry | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Médard |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ferrière-la-Grande
What is the population of Ferrière-la-Grande?
Ferrière-la-Grande has a population of 5,834 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,252 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.
Is Ferrière-la-Grande expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,779, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $554 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ferrière-la-Grande?
Ferrière-la-Grande has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ferrière-la-Grande?
The job market in Ferrière-la-Grande faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 350 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ferrière-la-Grande?
The median home value in Ferrière-la-Grande is $110,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $554.