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Guise, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Guise is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 6,033. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,033 Population 968/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$18,706 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,706 median income, 28.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $460/mo rent

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About Guise

Guise

Guise is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. The city was the birthplace of the noble family of Guise, Dukes of Guise, who later became Princes of Joinville.

People

Population6,033
Density968/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$18,706
Unemployment28.8%
Poverty32.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$460
Housing Units2,413
Rent Burden31.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Population6,033
Population Density968 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates49.9006°, 3.6280°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$18,706

About Guise

Guise is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 6,033. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Guise is $18,706, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 28.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 362 business establishments.

Income: Guise vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,706
75% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment28.8%
700% above France avg
Poverty Rate32.0%
158% above France avg
Establishments (County)362

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Guise is $92,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $460 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,413 total housing units in the city. 31.4% 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$92,000
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$460
60% below France avg
Rent Burden31.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,413

Property Tax

Guise experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates49.9006°N, 3.6280°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 68 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 52 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 52 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 106 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 149 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 51 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 59 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 77 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 132 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 80 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 58 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 123 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 53 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 116 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 130 km
Jul 19, 2004 1 km W of Haltinne, Belgium M2.8 119 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 72 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 51 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 52 km
Jul 22, 1994 1 km WSW of Proven, Belgium M2.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Guise has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Guise

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Camille Desmoulins - - - -
Collège Camille Desmoulins - - - -
École primaire Godin - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École primaire - - - -
Lycée professionnel Françoise Dolto - - - -
Collège Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
École maternelle du Centre - - - -
École élémentaire du Centre - - - -
École primaire Albert Schweitzer - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Guise

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Canal FM - MP3 128 kbps
Mélodie FM (BE) - MP3 160 kbps
CN'O - AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Guise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Familistère de Guise
La Forge de Désiré Dequin
La maison du textile
Maison Forestière Wilfred Owen
Mini musée de la Grande Guerre et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers
Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry
Musée des Temps Barbares
Musée Henri Matisse

Libraries in Guise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale - Centre socio-culturel Fabrice Tupet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Guise0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale du Cateau-Cambrésis0.0

Farmers Markets in Guise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert
Marché des Digues

Hotels in Guise

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de Guise

Cafes in Guise

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au Chevalier Baltazar

Theatres in Guise

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de Guise

Monuments in Guise

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Y-6575

Castles in Guise

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de l'Étang
Château Fort
Château Fort de Guise
Donjon du château de Guise

Veterinaries in Guise

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire des Ducs de Guise

Gas Stations in Guise

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Intermarché
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Banks in Guise

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Société Générale

Breweries in Guise

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Historique de l'Abbaye du Cateau

Airports Near Guise

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Mosloy Airfield-Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield-Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Reims-Prunay Airfield-Small Airport
Rethel-Perthes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield-Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Guise

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Guise
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guise

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-Salette
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Rémi
Église Sainte-Aldegonde
Église Sainte-Catherine

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 Guise

What is the population of Guise?

Guise has a population of 6,033 residents and is located in France. The population density is 968 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles.

Is Guise expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,706, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $460 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 Guise?

Guise has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Guise?

The job market in Guise faces challenges, with unemployment at 28.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 362 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Guise?

The median home value in Guise is $92,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $460.

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