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Gouzon, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Gouzon is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,410. Elevation: 1,240 ft (378 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,410 Population 109/sq mi density
1,240 ft Elevation 378 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,868 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,868 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $388/mo rent

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About Gouzon

Gouzon

Gouzon is a commune in the Creuse department in central France. The commune is listed as a Village étape.

People

Population1,410
Density109/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,868
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$388
Housing Units564
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Population1,410
Population Density109 / sq mi
Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Coordinates46.1919°, 2.2389°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,868

About Gouzon

Gouzon is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,410. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet (378 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 29.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gouzon is $23,868, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (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 85 business establishments.

Income: Gouzon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,868
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gouzon is $77,600, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $388 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 564 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 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,600
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$388
67% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units564

Property Tax

Gouzon 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 283 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 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 Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates46.1919°N, 2.2389°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

299 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 28 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 138 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 50 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 128 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 134 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 83 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 53 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 81 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 39 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 55 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 68 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 140 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 145 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 51 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 126 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 134 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 81 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 102 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 98 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 73 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Gouzon has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Gouzon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48 MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Gouzon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Am'Carta
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
La Toque
Maison de la réserve
Maison du Tapissier
Musée Air Mémorial Creusois
Musée archéologique Michel Gallemard

Libraries in Gouzon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative des Ateliers de la Mine0.0
Bibliothèque de Préveranges0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre Culturel et Artistique Jean Lurçat0.0
Le Chat'Pitre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Municipale de Cressat0.0

Farmers Markets in Gouzon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Halle
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubusson
Marché de Boussac

Hotels in Gouzon

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Lion d'Or

Castles in Gouzon

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Périgord

Zoos in Gouzon

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La ferme des Clautres

Gas Stations in Gouzon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market

Banks in Gouzon

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Golf Courses in Gouzon

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de la Jonchère

Breweries in Gouzon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Distillerie Le Compas

Ski Resorts Near Gouzon

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Chastreix 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gouzon

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gouzon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gouzon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gouzon

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Loup de Troyes
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin-de-Tours
Église Saint-Nicolas des Forges
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Sulpice

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UFO Sightings
10
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Gouzon

What is the population of Gouzon?

Gouzon has a population of 1,410 residents and is located in France. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

Is Gouzon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,868, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $388 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gouzon?

Gouzon 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 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in Gouzon?

The job market in Gouzon faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gouzon?

The median home value in Gouzon is $77,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $388.

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