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Jaligny-sur-Besbre, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Jaligny-sur-Besbre is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 709. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
709 Population 191/sq mi density
833 ft Elevation 254 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,021 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,021 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population709
Density191/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,021
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units284
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Population709
Population Density191 / sq mi
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Coordinates46.3833°, 3.5833°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (760 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,021

About Jaligny-sur-Besbre

Jaligny-sur-Besbre is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 709. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Jaligny-sur-Besbre is $22,021, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (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 43 business establishments.

Income: Jaligny-sur-Besbre vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,021
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jaligny-sur-Besbre is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 284 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 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units284

Property Tax

Jaligny-sur-Besbre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates46.3833°N, 3.5833°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 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 78 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 75 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 75 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 137 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 63 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 75 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 75 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 136 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 124 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 91 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 76 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 74 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 138 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 136 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 132 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 112 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 128 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 120 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 133 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Jaligny-sur-Besbre has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège des Chenevières
École élémentaire
École maternelle
École élémentaire
Groupe scolaire Jean Zay
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Radio Stations near Jaligny-sur-Besbre

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3

Museums in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Citevolution & Musée de la visitation
Église Saint-Nazaire
Electrodrome
Glacière du Fourneau
Musée de l'école
Musée de l'Illustration Jeunesse
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la mine
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée rural Montacutain
Préhistorama

Libraries in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Le Florilège0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque Jeanne Cressanges0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0

Farmers Markets in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Marché Le Donjon
Marché le jeudi matin

Hotels in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de Paris
Villa Hortensia

Castles in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chavroches
Château de Jaligny
Château des Fougis
Château du Lonzat
Château du Vieux Chambord

Dentists in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guillot Pierre

Veterinaries in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Finck Covillault Bayle Noirete

Gas Stations in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garage Alevêque

Banks in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy
Café Rétro

Stadiums & Teams in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Jaligny-sur-Besbre

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte
Église Saint-Hippolyte
Église Saint-Léger
Église Sainte-Marie

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 Jaligny-sur-Besbre

What is the population of Jaligny-sur-Besbre?

Jaligny-sur-Besbre has a population of 709 residents and is located in France. The population density is 191 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

Is Jaligny-sur-Besbre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,021, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Jaligny-sur-Besbre?

Jaligny-sur-Besbre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Jaligny-sur-Besbre?

The job market in Jaligny-sur-Besbre faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jaligny-sur-Besbre?

The median home value in Jaligny-sur-Besbre is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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