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Hames-Boucres, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Hames-Boucres is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,221. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,221 Population 120/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,592 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,592 median income, 13.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$128,200 home value, $641/mo rent

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About Hames-Boucres

Hames-Boucres

Hames-Boucres is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France 6 miles (9 km) southwest of Calais.

People

Population1,221
Density120/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,592
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$128,200
Rent$641
Housing Units488
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,221
Population Density120 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates50.8818°, 1.8434°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$24,592

About Hames-Boucres

Hames-Boucres is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,221. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Hames-Boucres is $24,592, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (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 73 business establishments.

Income: Hames-Boucres vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,592
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hames-Boucres is $128,200, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $641 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 488 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,200
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$641
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units488

Property Tax

Hames-Boucres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates50.8818°N, 1.8434°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 63 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 144 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 88 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 29 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 83 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 62 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 55 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 53 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 31 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 60 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 146 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 142 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 67 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 132 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 92 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 7 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 121 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 74 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 43 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 23 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in

Hames-Boucres has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Hames-Boucres

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Les Flots
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Radio Stations near Hames-Boucres

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hames-Boucres

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa San Martin
Château Musée d'Aumont
Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode
École-musée
École-musée
Fort de la Crèche
Forteresse de Mimoyecques
Maison de la Beurière
Maison des pècheurs
Musée de la Céramique de Desvres
Musée de mémoire 1939 - 1945
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Saint-Joseph Village
Saint-Joseph Village au Marais de Guines
Todt Battery Museum
Todt Battery Museum (Casemate 1)
Tour de l'Horloge
Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres
World War II Museum

Libraries in Hames-Boucres

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arago - Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audruicq0.0
Bibliothèque et Ludothèque Delphine Levisse0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
La Médiathèque du centre-ville de Calais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Pas de Calais0.0
Médiathèque l'Octogone0.0
Médiathèque La Rose des Vents0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hames-Boucres

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au poisson
Marché de Calais Nord
place Crèvecœur
Place d'Audruicq

Breweries in Hames-Boucres

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 2 Caps
Brasserie du Funquet
La Brasserie du Goulot
Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale

Stadiums & Teams in Hames-Boucres

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hames-Boucres

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hames-Boucres

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Hames-Boucres

What is the population of Hames-Boucres?

Hames-Boucres has a population of 1,221 residents and is located in France. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles.

Is Hames-Boucres expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,592, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,200 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $641 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hames-Boucres?

Hames-Boucres has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hames-Boucres?

The job market in Hames-Boucres faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 73 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hames-Boucres?

The median home value in Hames-Boucres is $128,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $641.

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