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Fougères-sur-Bièvre, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Fougères-sur-Bièvre is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 708. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
708 Population 125/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,268 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,268 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $454/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population708
Density125/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,268
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent$454
Housing Units283
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population708
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates47.4487°, 1.3424°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$24,268

About Fougères-sur-Bièvre

Fougères-sur-Bièvre is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 708. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fougères-sur-Bièvre is $24,268, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 42 business establishments.

Income: Fougères-sur-Bièvre vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,268
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fougères-sur-Bièvre is $90,800, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $454 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 283 total housing units in the city. 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,800
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$454
61% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units283

Property Tax

Fougères-sur-Bièvre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates47.4487°N, 1.3424°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.64"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 91 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 78 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 148 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 134 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 67 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 40 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 145 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 107 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 95 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 83 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 69 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 126 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 81 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 138 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 144 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 98 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 122 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 106 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 106 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Fougères-sur-Bièvre has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Fougères-sur-Bièvre

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
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Radio Stations near Fougères-sur-Bièvre

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FREQUENCE 3 - DANCE FLAC [Powered by IKOULA] - M2 Club dance, house OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Fougères-sur-Bièvre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de la Résistance de la Déportation et de la Mémoire
Cheval de Fer Blaisois
Conservatoire de Blois
Écuries du Maréchal de Saxe
Forteresse de Montrichard
House of Magic
Maison de la BD
Maison de la Loire
Musée archéologique
Musée d'outils anciens et d'art populaire
Musée d'outils anciens et d'art populaire
Musée de la Chocolaterie Max Vauché
Musée de la Pierre à Fusil
Musée de la Resistance
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Blois
Musée du Veneur
Musée Numérique Micro-Folie
Musée présence américaine
Musée Tintin
Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de Blois
Observatoire Loire

Libraries in Fougères-sur-Bièvre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Abbé Grégoire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Irène0.0
Kioske à Livres0.0
La Ruche aux Livres0.0
Lire à Chitenay0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque départementale de Loir-et-Cher0.0
Médiathèque départementale de Loir-et-Cher0.0
Médiathèque Dominique Frot0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Genevoix0.0
Médiathèque Robert Gersy0.0
Raymond Queneau0.0

Farmers Markets in Fougères-sur-Bièvre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Bio
Marché Coty
Marché de Chaumont sur Loire
Marché des produits du Terroir et de l'Artisanat
Marché le vendredi
Marché Les Montils
Marché Place de la République
Marché Place Louis XII
Marché Quinière
Marché Vêtement
Marché Veuzain-sur-Loire

Cafes in Fougères-sur-Bièvre

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café des Sports

Castles in Fougères-sur-Bièvre

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre
Château de la Boulas

Airports Near Fougères-sur-Bièvre

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteaudun AirfieldMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air BaseMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugency AirfieldSmall Airport
Blois Le Breuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny du Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Les Lilas AirfieldSmall Airport
Frepelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Mardié AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Morand AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuvy le Roi AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Romorantin Pruniers AirbaseSmall Airport
Saint Branchs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Santilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Sepmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Sougé AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Le Louroux AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Sorigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Vouzon le Rabot AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fougères-sur-Bièvre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Fougères-sur-Bièvre

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SMR La Menaudière

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fougères-sur-Bièvre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Éloi

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 Fougères-sur-Bièvre

What is the population of Fougères-sur-Bièvre?

Fougères-sur-Bièvre has a population of 708 residents and is located in France. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

Is Fougères-sur-Bièvre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,268, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $454 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 Fougères-sur-Bièvre?

Fougères-sur-Bièvre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fougères-sur-Bièvre?

The job market in Fougères-sur-Bièvre faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fougères-sur-Bièvre?

The median home value in Fougères-sur-Bièvre is $90,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $454.

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