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Gourdon, France

Bourgogne · France

Gourdon is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 885. Elevation: 1,539 ft (469 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
885 Population 72/sq mi density
1,539 ft Elevation 469 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,106 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,106 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population885
Density72/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,106
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$440
Housing Units354
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Population885
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Coordinates46.6415°, 4.4462°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (825 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$29,106

About Gourdon

Gourdon is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 885. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet (469 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gourdon is $29,106, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (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 53 business establishments.

Income: Gourdon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,106
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gourdon is $88,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 354 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 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,000
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$440
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units354

Property Tax

Gourdon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates46.6415°N, 4.4462°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 137 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 143 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 140 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 149 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 110 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 147 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 139 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 142 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 146 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 116 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 122 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 148 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 144 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 146 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 144 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 81 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 134 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 145 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 146 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Gourdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Gourdon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
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Radio Stations near Gourdon

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Gourdon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Cluny
Centre d'Interpretation de la ligne de démarcation
Galerie Bernard Thévenet
La Maison du Charolais
Musée archéologique Jean Régnier
Musée de l'Homme et de l'Industrie
Musée de la Mine et des Hommes
Musée du Prieuré
Musée du Vigneron
Musée liturgique
Musée René Davoine
Musée Sabatier
Palais de l’abbé Jean de Bourbon
Pavillon de l'Industrie

Libraries in Gourdon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Académie François Bourdon0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Joncy0.0
Bibliothèque de Moroges0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Hélène0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Municipale de Charolles0.0
Espace François Mitterrand0.0
Espace Roger Denux0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Christian Bobin0.0
Médiathèque de Montceau0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Cluny0.0

Farmers Markets in Gourdon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le marché estival
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Saint-Gengoux Le National
Marché hebdomadaire

Cafes in Gourdon

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistrot du Mont

Castles in Gourdon

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Marigny

Breweries in Gourdon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Autre Monde
Brasserie L'Escargote
Brasserie Teddy Beer
Kūra
Zouaffe - La Brasserie de Cluny

Ski Resorts Near Gourdon

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gourdon

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouilly-Maconge AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulieu-Liernais AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gourdon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gourdon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Vincent

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 Gourdon

What is the population of Gourdon?

Gourdon has a population of 885 residents and is located in France. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.

Is Gourdon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,106, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gourdon?

Gourdon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gourdon?

Gourdon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gourdon?

The median home value in Gourdon is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.

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