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Forges-les-Eaux, France

Normandy · 🇫🇷 France

Forges-les-Eaux is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 3,775. Elevation: 548 ft (167 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,775 Population 1,869/sq mi density
548 ft Elevation 167 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
109% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population3,775
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,869/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.1%

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation548 ft (167 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population3,775
Population Density1,869 / sq mi
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Coordinates49.6139°, 1.5445°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.1 inches (917 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Age42.3 years

Is Forges-les-Eaux a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Forges-les-Eaux receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Forges-les-Eaux offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Forges-les-Eaux experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Forges-les-Eaux has a population of 3,775 with a density of 1,869 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,775
Total Population
1,869
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Forges-les-Eaux vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Forges-les-Eaux vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Forges-les-Eaux is N/A. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Forges-les-Eaux vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
109% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Forges-les-Eaux, 9.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 33.4% are current smokers. 18.0% report depression. 87.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Forges-les-Eaux vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Forges-les-Eaux has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.1 inches. The area enjoys 229 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.1 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall1.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,869/sq mi
Coordinates49.6139°N, 1.5445°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris
31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). 86.8% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,869/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Serqueux 1,016 pop · 1.3 mi Gaillefontaine 1,496 pop · 4.2 mi Buchy 1,267 pop · 8.6 mi Formerie 2,272 pop · 8.7 mi Neufchâtel-en-Bray 5,416 pop · 9.5 mi La Feuillie 1,124 pop · 10.4 mi Saint-Martin-Osmonville 1,058 pop · 11.1 mi Gournay-en-Bray 6,449 pop · 12.1 mi Saint-Saëns 2,613 pop · 12.3 mi Mesnières-en-Bray 1,220 pop · 12.5 mi Blainville-Crevon 1,143 pop · 13.4 mi Feuquières 1,638 pop · 13.8 mi Aumale 2,705 pop · 14.3 mi Songeons 1,268 pop · 14.6 mi
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