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Gimel-les-Cascades, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 🇫🇷 France

Gimel-les-Cascades is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 658. Elevation: 1,414 ft (431 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
658 Population 82/sq mi density
1,414 ft Elevation 431 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,246 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,246 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$435/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $24,246
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $435
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population658
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,246
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$435
OwnershipN/A

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population658
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Coordinates45.2996°, 1.8509°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (909 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,246
Median Age42.3 years

Is Gimel-les-Cascades a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gimel-les-Cascades receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Gimel-les-Cascades offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gimel-les-Cascades is $24,246, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% 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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $435 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

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

Gimel-les-Cascades experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Gimel-les-Cascades has a population of 658 with a density of 82 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

658
Total Population
82
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
8.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Gimel-les-Cascades vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Gimel-les-Cascades vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gimel-les-Cascades is $24,246, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Gimel-les-Cascades vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,246
68% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% 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

Monthly rent averages $435 (63% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$435
63% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Gimel-les-Cascades, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Gimel-les-Cascades 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

Gimel-les-Cascades experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates45.2996°N, 1.8509°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Gimel-les-Cascades has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F — from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.4").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

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 Density82/sq mi
Total Area8.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Gimel-les-Cascades

What is the population of Gimel-les-Cascades?

Gimel-les-Cascades has a population of 658 residents and is located in France. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Gimel-les-Cascades expensive to live in?

Gimel-les-Cascades is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 73.7 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $24,246, 68% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $435 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

What is the weather like in Gimel-les-Cascades?

Gimel-les-Cascades 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 65°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

How is the job market in Gimel-les-Cascades?

The unemployment rate in Gimel-les-Cascades is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition.

How much does housing cost in Gimel-les-Cascades?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $435.

How are the schools in Gimel-les-Cascades?

31.7% of adults in Gimel-les-Cascades hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Gimel-les-Cascades?

The obesity rate in Gimel-les-Cascades is 9.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 33.4% of adults are smokers. 87.0% are physically inactive. 18.0% of residents report depression.

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