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Fourchambault, France

Bourgogne · France

Fourchambault is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 4,874. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,874 Population 2,769/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,704 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$20,704 median income, 18.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $481/mo rent

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About Fourchambault

Fourchambault

Fourchambault is a railway station in Fourchambault, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The station is located on the Moret-Lyon railway. The station is served by Intercités and TER (local) services operated by SNCF.

People

Population4,874
Density2,769/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,704
Unemployment18.7%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,200
Rent$481
Housing Units1,950
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Population4,874
Population Density2,769 / sq mi
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Coordinates47.0167°, 3.0833°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (772 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,704

About Fourchambault

Fourchambault is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 4,874. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fourchambault is $20,704, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 292 business establishments.

Income: Fourchambault vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,704
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.7%
419% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)292

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fourchambault is $96,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $481 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,950 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$481
59% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,950

Property Tax

Fourchambault experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density2,769/sq mi
Coordinates47.0167°N, 3.0833°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 95 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 118 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 77 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 143 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 120 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 125 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 122 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 108 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 126 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 142 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 118 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 144 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 141 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 148 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 115 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 139 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 114 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 87 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 125 km
Nov 15, 1999 3 km W of Vendœuvres, France M3.2 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Fourchambault has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Fourchambault

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École du Chasnay
cyberbase
Collège Paul Langevin
Lycée professionnel Pierre Bérégovoy
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Paul Langevin
École primaire du vieux Moulin
École primaire privée du Chasnay
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Radio Stations near Fourchambault

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC Info Talk Sport sports news MP3 128 kbps
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps
Kizrock Rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fourchambault

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine La Tuilerie
Espace Métal
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'éducation
Musée de la faïence et des beaux-arts
Musée du Palais ducal
Musée Sainte Bernadette

Libraries in Fourchambault

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Jean Jaurès0.0
La toute petite bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Mediatheque Saint-Eloi0.0

Farmers Markets in Fourchambault

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché de Fourchambault
La Halle
Marché aux bestiaux
Marché couvert Carnot
Marché Saint-Arigle
Place du Champ de Foire

Cafes in Fourchambault

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Central

Dentists in Fourchambault

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cabinet dentaire

Gas Stations in Fourchambault

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express
Intermarché Super

Banks in Fourchambault

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Fourchambault

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Olieu - Bière bio de Nevers

Airports Near Fourchambault

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Briare Châtillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamecy-Rix AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Vincelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Fargeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fourchambault

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fourchambault

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fourchambault

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Gabriel
Église Saint-Louis

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 Fourchambault

What is the population of Fourchambault?

Fourchambault has a population of 4,874 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,769 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

Is Fourchambault expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,704, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $481 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fourchambault?

Fourchambault has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.

How is the job market in Fourchambault?

The job market in Fourchambault faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 292 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fourchambault?

The median home value in Fourchambault is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481.

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