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Gien, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Gien is a small city in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 15,966. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
15,966 Population 609/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,416 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$21,416 median income, 16.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $590/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population15,966
Density609/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,416
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty25.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$118,000
Rent$590
Housing Units6,386
Rent Burden30.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population15,966
Population Density609 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates47.6933°, 2.6309°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (682 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,416

About Gien

Gien is a small city in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 15,966. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 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 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gien is $21,416, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 958 business establishments.

Income: Gien vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,416
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.6%
361% above France avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above France avg
Establishments (County)958

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gien is $118,000, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $590 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,386 total housing units in the city. 30.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,000
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$590
49% below France avg
Rent Burden30.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,386

Property Tax

Climate in Gien

Gien has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 748 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -4.8° / 12.9° 55.9
Feb 5.9°C / 43°F -3.8° / 16.5° 45.0
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F -2.9° / 20.4° 62.4
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F -2.4° / 23.3° 47.3
May 13.9°C / 57°F 3.2° / 25.6° 72.9
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 8.1° / 31.3° 89.6
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 10° / 34° 37.9
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 10° / 33.7° 32.3
Sep 17.4°C / 63°F 5.7° / 30.7° 69.4
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 3.7° / 25.2° 92.1
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F -2.7° / 17.3° 63.9
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F -4.4° / 14.2° 79.2
Gien 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 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates47.6933°N, 2.6309°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.64"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 7, 2008.

Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 45 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 126 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 138 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 148 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 130 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 41 km
Nov 15, 1999 3 km W of Vendœuvres, France M3.2 141 km
Feb 24, 1995 5 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.1 144 km
Nov 7, 1990 7 km ESE of Cérilly, France M3.0 124 km
Dec 9, 1992 7 km NNE of Neuvy-le-Roi, France M3.0 150 km
Jan 20, 1992 9 km NNW of Château-Renault, France M3.0 133 km
May 20, 1992 4 km ESE of Ardentes, France M3.0 122 km
Jan 2, 1998 2 km ENE of Guérigny, France M3.0 80 km
Mar 29, 1991 3 km N of Estivareilles, France M3.0 138 km
Sep 23, 1997 3 km NNE of Chambourg-sur-Indre, France M3.0 136 km
Feb 21, 1991 2 km NNW of Buxières-les-Mines, France M3.0 136 km
Jan 26, 1992 7 km ENE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.0 143 km
Jan 1, 2001 3 km WSW of Vendœuvres, France M3.0 141 km
Jun 22, 1990 7 km WSW of Perrusson, France M3.0 146 km
Jun 7, 2008 3 km ENE of Cangey, France M3.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Gien has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Gien

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée professionnel Marguerite Audoux
Lycée Bernard Palissy
Collège Ernest Bildstein
École maternelle René Cassin
École primaire René Cassin
Maison Familiale Rurale de Gien
École primaire Cuiry
Collège Jean Mermoz
École primaire des Montoires
I.M.E. Chantemerle
Lycée Professionnel M. Audoux
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent privé Saint-François de Sales
Collège privé Saint-François de Sales
Lycée Saint-Francois de Sales
École primaire de la Gare
École élémentaire du Centre
École primaire privée Sainte-Geneviève
École maternelle du Centre
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Radio Stations near Gien

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrj Hits hits AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps
Nouvo Nova AAC 255 kbps

Museums in Gien

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’interprétation de l’Auld Alliance
Faïencerie de Gien
Hôtel Dieu
Musée de l'Horlorgerie
Musée des Deux Marines et du Pont-Canal
Musée des Émaux et de la Mosaïque de Briare (MEMO)
Musée des Métiers d'Antan
Musée du Cirque et de l’Illusion
Musée Rétromécanique
Museum of the Resistance of Lorris

Libraries in Gien

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Aubigny-sur-Nère0.0
Bibliothéque de Nevoy0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Les Jardins du Savoir0.0
Public Library0.0
Relais point lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Gien

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Champ de Foire
Marché d'Argent-sur-Sauldre
Marché de Bonny-sur-Loire
Marché de Gien
Marché de la place de l'Eglise
Marché de la Place du Monument
Marché de Lorris
Marché de Pierrefitte-ès-Bois
Marché Nevoy
Marché Place Aristide Briand
Marché Vailly-sur-Sauldre

Hotels in Gien

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axotel
Brit Hôtel
Hôtel Anne de Beaujeu
Hôtel de la Gare
Le Rivage

Cafes in Gien

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du Nord
Vaz Maria

Cinemas in Gien

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Grand Club

Theatres in Gien

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espace Culturel de Gien

Castles in Gien

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Gien

Veterinaries in Gien

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #211504902

Train Stations in Gien

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gien

Gas Stations in Gien

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auchan
Carrefour Market
Station Esso
Station Service E.Leclerc
TotalEnergies

Banks in Gien

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama
Société Générale

Airports Near Gien

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Base Paramoteurs de Boigny-MérévilleSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bray sur Seine AirfieldSmall Airport
Briare Châtillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Buno-Bonnevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon AirfieldSmall Airport
Egriselles-le-Bocage AirfieldSmall Airport
Egry AirfieldSmall Airport
Étampes-Mondésir AirfieldSmall Airport
Genevrelle à Maisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Rosétaine AirfieldSmall Airport
La Selle-en-Hermoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Avant Gardes AirfieldSmall Airport
Mardié AirfieldSmall Airport
Marsainvilliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mondreville Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montargis Vimory AirfieldSmall Airport
Moret-Episy AirfieldSmall Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Perreux AirfieldSmall Airport
Pithiviers AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont-sur-Yonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Fargeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
St Germain AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM La Cave AirfieldSmall Airport
Vaufoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Villemoutier AirfieldSmall Airport
Vouzon le Rabot AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gien

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gien
Hotel de Postes
La Poste (Pro)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gien

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc
Grande Mosquée de Gien
Mevlana Cami

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 Gien

What is the population of Gien?

Gien has a population of 15,966 residents and is located in France. The population density is 609 people per square mile, spread across 26.2 square miles.

Is Gien expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,416, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,000 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $590 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gien?

Gien 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 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Gien?

The job market in Gien faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 958 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gien?

The median home value in Gien is $118,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $590.

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