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Hirson, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Hirson is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 11,133. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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B+Climate
| Population | 11,133 |
| Population Density | 854 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.9226°, 4.0826° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,777 |
About Hirson
Hirson is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 11,133. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Hirson vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,777 |
| 76% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 24.2% |
| 572% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 35.0% |
| 182% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 668 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $96,200 |
| 66% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $481 |
| 59% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,453 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hirson
Hirson has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.7°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 958 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below France avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9226°N, 4.0826°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Hirson has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (2.4").
Schools in Hirson
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Georges Cobast | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Jean Zay | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle des Promenades | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Victor Hugo-Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Charles Clément - Champ Roland | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Champs-Elysées | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Georges Clémenceau | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Charles Clément | - | - | - | - |
| Institution de l'Enfant Jésus | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Frédéric et Iréne Joliot Curie | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Victor Hugo-Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Georges Cobast | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jean Zay | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Groupe scolaire Jean Zay | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée de L'Enfant-Jésus | - | - | - | - |
| Collège enfant Jésus | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Groupe scolaire Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Joliot Curie | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Joliot Curie | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hirson
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixx FM Charleroi (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Emotion | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Cible (BE) | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CK Radio (BE) | charleking, charleroi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BUZZ RADIO (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mélodie FM (BE) | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Quartz (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Music Sambre (BE) | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Hirson
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois | ||||
| B721 - Trieux du Cheneau | ||||
| Bras'seris D'Ardenne | ||||
| Écomusée de l'Avesnois | ||||
| Espace Nature | ||||
| Maison du bocage | ||||
| Musée 40-44 - Lieutenant Cook | ||||
| Musée Alfred Desmasure | ||||
| Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée de la Thiérache | ||||
| Musée de la vie rurale et forestière | ||||
| Musée des Bois Jolis | ||||
| Musée Jean Mermoz | ||||
| Musée Monseigneur Pigneau de Behaine | ||||
| Musée National du Marbre de Rance | ||||
| MusVerre |
Libraries in Hirson
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque de Glageon | 0.0 | |||||
| Le 36 | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Antoons Krings | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Claude Piéplu | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marc Blancpain | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Virgule | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hirson
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aux Saveurs Pays’Zannes | |||||
| Halle |
Hotels in Hirson
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hirson
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hirson
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hirson
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hirson
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hirson
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hirson
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hirson
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hirson
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de Thiérache |
Airports Near Hirson
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Florennes Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Azur Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buzet Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cerfontaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corbeny Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Flamengrie ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Laon-Chambry Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namur-Suarlée 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 |
| Servon-Melzicourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hirson
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hirson | |
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hirson
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ancienne église Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus | |
| Église Baptiste Protestante de la Thiérache | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes |
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hirson
What is the population of Hirson?
Hirson has a population of 11,133 residents and is located in France. The population density is 854 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.
Is Hirson expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,777, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $481 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Hirson?
Hirson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hirson?
The job market in Hirson faces challenges, with unemployment at 24.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 668 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hirson?
The median home value in Hirson is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481.