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Franois, France

Bourgogne · France

Franois is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,844. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,844 Population 511/sq mi density
883 ft Elevation 269 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
65.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,497 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$27,497 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, $673/mo rent

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About Franois

Franois

Franois is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France

People

Population1,844
Density511/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,497
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$134,600
Rent$673
Housing Units738
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Population1,844
Population Density511 / sq mi
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Coordinates47.2306°, 5.9287°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation65.0 inches (1,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.9 inches (48 cm)
Median Household Income$27,497

About Franois

Franois is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,844. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Franois is $27,497, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (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 111 business establishments.

Income: Franois vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,497
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)111

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Franois is $134,600, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $673 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 738 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 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,600
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$673
42% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units738

Property Tax

Franois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density511/sq mi
Coordinates47.2306°N, 5.9287°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above France avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

525 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 133 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 100 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 139 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 135 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 26 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 65 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 71 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 137 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 147 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 120 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 134 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 113 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 98 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 101 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 149 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 137 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 147 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 128 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 112 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest

Franois has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Franois

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire au Clousey - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Franois

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Magnum La Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star Franche Comté - MP3 128 kbps
Radio star VESOUL - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Franois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier de Gustave Courbet
Espace Vauban
Fabrika Sciences
Fonds régional d'art contemporain (FRAC)
Fromagerie-Musée
Le Baccu
Maison natale de Victor Hugo
Musée Comtois
Musée Courbet
Musée de la Poterie
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
Musée du costume et des traditions comtoises
Musée du Tacot
Musée du Temps
Musée Ledoux
Musée Lucien Roy
Musée rural

Libraries in Franois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib'All0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Étude et de Conservation0.0
Bibliothèque de Marchaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Morre0.0
Bibliothèque du village0.0
Bibliothèque Hérodote0.0
Bibliothèque Les Auxons0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Gennes0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Médecine et Pharmacie0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Proudhon0.0
BU Lettres Sciences Humaines0.0
C.C.S.L. Roger Robinet0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Pierre de Coubertin0.0
L'Onto0.0
La médiathèque de Pouilley-les-Vignes0.0
Les AccRoche-livres0.0
Les Mots de la Loue0.0
Librairie Biblique Parole Vivante0.0
Ma bulle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque de Boussières0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque des Tilleuls0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Les Mots Passants0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Bayle0.0
Médiathèque Pugey-Fontain0.0

Farmers Markets in Franois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Beaux-Arts — Comptoirs Bisontins
Marché associatif estival mensuel
Marché bio de Tarragnoz
Marché couvert
Marché d'Amancey
Marché de Palente
Marché de Pugey
Marché fermier
Marché Rivotte
Place de la révolution

Hotels in Franois

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B&B Hôtel
Campanile
Ibis Budget
Résidence Zenitude Les Hauts Du Chazal
Siatel Bâtiment A
Siatel Bâtiment B
Siatel Bâtiment C
Siatel Bâtiment D

Cafes in Franois

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Columbus Café & Co

Clinics in Franois

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Imagerie des Hauts du Chazal

Dentists in Franois

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #11741210846

Train Stations in Franois

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Franois

Gas Stations in Franois

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station-service Intermarché

Banks in Franois

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Franois

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Châteaufarine

Gyms in Franois

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elancia
Le K2 Sport Club

Breweries in Franois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 1551
Brasserie Levain
Brasserie Vachement Jura
Dan’s Beer
De la fleur au fruit
Gangloff Brasserie
La Marmite des géants
La Patrimoine
Les 2 Fûts
Terra Comtix

Ski Resorts Near Franois

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Robella 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Métabief 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mouthe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellefontaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Foncine le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
l'Abbaye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Orient 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Brassus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gentianes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Franois

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base-Medium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield-Medium Airport
Aéro Sermange Airfield-Small Airport
Arbois Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Arc-lès-Gray Airfield-Small Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield-Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Athose Airfield-Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield-Small Airport
Bay Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon La Vèze Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon-Thise Airfield-Small Airport
Boissia Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnay Airfield-Small Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy Airfield-Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp Airfield-Small Airport
Dampierre et Flée Airfield-Small Airport
Doucier Airfield-Small Airport
Dropt AltiSurface-Small Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Francourt Airfield-Small Airport
Gevigney Airfield-Small Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien Airfield-Small Airport
Jasney Airfield-Small Airport
La Malachère Airfield-Small Airport
La Vrine Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lambrey Airfield-Small Airport
Lanans Airfield-Small Airport
Langres-Rolampont Airfield-Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport-Small Airport
Lombard Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Montricher Airfield-Small Airport
Môtiers Airfield-Small Airport
Pontarlier Airfield-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnot Airfield-Small Airport
Senoncourt Airfield-Small Airport
Til Châtel Airfield-Small Airport
Tincey Airfield-Small Airport
Venisey Airfield-Small Airport
Vigearde Airfield-Small Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Franois

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Besançon Châteaufarine
DHL Express
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Franois

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame

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 Franois

What is the population of Franois?

Franois has a population of 1,844 residents and is located in France. The population density is 511 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

Is Franois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,497, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $134,600 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $673 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Franois?

Franois has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Franois?

The job market in Franois faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 111 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Franois?

The median home value in Franois is $134,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $673.

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