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Fontaines, France

Bourgogne · France

Fontaines is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 2,166. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,166 Population 359/sq mi density
640 ft Elevation 195 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,410 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,410 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $619/mo rent

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People

Population2,166
Density359/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,410
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$123,800
Rent$619
Housing Units866
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Population2,166
Population Density359 / sq mi
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates46.8491°, 4.7704°
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$27,410

About Fontaines

Fontaines is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 2,166. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 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 Fontaines is $27,410, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (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 130 business establishments.

Income: Fontaines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,410
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)130

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fontaines is $123,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $619 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 866 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,800
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$619
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units866

Property Tax

Fontaines 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 640 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

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density359/sq mi
Coordinates46.8491°N, 4.7704°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

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

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 131 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 123 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 134 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 114 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 109 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 147 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 121 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 138 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 89 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 122 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 55 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 73 km
Apr 6, 2013 1 km SSW of Poisy, France M3.4 144 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 22 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 76 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 147 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 71 km
Jul 15, 1996 6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France M3.3 131 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 183 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

Fontaines 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 Fontaines

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique
École Maternelle Publique
Lycée Général, Technologique et Agricole de Fontaines
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Radio Stations near Fontaines

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio BIP local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
★ Radio Dijon Campus campus radio, college radio MP3
Air Connect edm, house MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Fontaines

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
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 Fontaines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Épervans0.0
Bibliothèque de Buxy0.0
Bibliothèque de Joncy0.0
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 Fontaines

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

Hotels in Fontaines

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant du Nord

Monuments in Fontaines

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La tour de saint hilaire

Breweries in Fontaines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Audacieuse - Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne
Brasserie "La rustine"
Brasserie Belenium
Brasserie des sources de l’Ouche
Brasserie L'Escargote

Stadiums & Teams in Fontaines

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fontaines

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium 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
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
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

Post Offices in Fontaines

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fontaines

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fontaines

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Just

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 Fontaines

What is the population of Fontaines?

Fontaines has a population of 2,166 residents and is located in France. The population density is 359 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

Is Fontaines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,410, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $619 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fontaines?

Fontaines 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 Fontaines?

The unemployment rate in Fontaines is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 130 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fontaines?

The median home value in Fontaines is $123,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $619.

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