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La Bassée, France

Hauts-de-France · France

La Bassée is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 6,027. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,027 Population 4,399/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,324 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,324 median income, 12.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$129,800 home value, $649/mo rent

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About La Bassée

La Bassée

La Bassée is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.

People

Population6,027
Density4,399/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,324
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$129,800
Rent$649
Housing Units2,411
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population6,027
Population Density4,399 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates50.5342°, 2.8062°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (970 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$22,324

About La Bassée

La Bassée is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 6,027. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Bassée is $22,324, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 362 business establishments.

Income: La Bassée vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,324
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)362

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Bassée is $129,800, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $649 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,411 total housing units in the city. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,800
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$649
44% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,411

Property Tax

Climate in La Bassée

La Bassée has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.5° 57.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.9° / 7.6° 50.7
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 3.8° / 11.2° 52.4
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6° / 15.1° 45.8
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.4° 62.2
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.2° 63.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 69.3
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.7° 68.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.3° / 20.2° 57.7
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 63.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.3° 73.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 75.6
La Bassée experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density4,399/sq mi
Coordinates50.5342°N, 2.8062°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below France avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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 M4.6 140 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 78 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 132 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 103 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 70 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 112 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 141 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 125 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 114 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 89 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 131 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 68 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 112 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 70 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 94 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 68 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 84 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 83 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 14 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 - 101 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

La Bassée has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in La Bassée

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Albert Schweitzer - - - -
Collège privé Notre-Dame - - - -
École élémentaire Jules Verne - - - -
École primaire privée Notre-Dame - - - -
École primaire Charlemagne - - - -
Collège Albert Schweitzer - - - -
Lycée professionnel Louis-Léopold Boilly - - - -
École maternelle La Roseraie - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Bassée

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galaxie FM 95.30 - MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie New Wave - MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio - MP3 224 kbps
Galaxie Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
radio qui chifel (BE) - MP3 256 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE) - MP3 320 kbps
Métropole FM - AAC+ 320 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS - MP3 320 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM - MP3 128 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
KL85 (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) - MP3
ONIB Disco (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée - MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy - MP3 224 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps

Museums in La Bassée

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Folk
Ambulants Postaux Ferroviaires
Ancienne malterie de la distillerie Claeyssens
Ancienne malterie de la distillerie Claeyssens
Aquaterra
Atelier Pacific
Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitors Centre
Centre d'Arts Plastiques et Visuels - Wazemmes
Centre d'Arts Plastiques et Visuels - Wazemmes
Centre de conservation du Louvre
Centre de la mine et du chemin de fer
Centre Denis Papin - CMCF Oignies
Cité Nature
CMCF Oignies
École dentellière de Bailleul
Espace Édouard Pignon
Espace Édouard Pignon
Espace Gutenberg
Espace Gutenberg
Ferme des Orgues - Musée de la musique mécanique
Fort de Seclin
Fort de Seclin
Galerie du Temps
Labanque
Le Petit Musée
Le Petit Musée
Lens' 14-18, Centre d'Histoire Guerre et Paix
Louvre Lens
Maison Folie Beaulieu
Maison Folie Beaulieu
Maison Folie de Lille Wazemmes
Maison Folie de Lille Wazemmes
Maison Folie Le Colysée
Maison Folie Le Colysée
Mine-image de la fosse n° 2 de Oignies (également sur commune de Oignies)
Musée Benoît-de-Puydt
Musée d'ethnologie régionale
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée d'histoire locale
Musée de la bataille de Fromelles
Musée de la cité d'Ercan
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Poupée et du Jouet Ancien de Wambrechies
Musée de la Poupée et du Jouet Ancien de Wambrechies
Musée de la Rubanerie
Musée de la Vie Rurale
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Musée des petits métiers de la ferme
Musée du Louvre-Lens
Musée Marguerite Yourcenar
Musée Vivant Preserved Battlefield
Notre-Dame de Lorette Museum
Pavillon de Verre
Plugstreet 14-18 Interpretation Centre
Tabaksmuseum
The « 14-18 Pioneer Blockhouse » Museum

Libraries in La Bassée

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Wervik0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Bibliotheeke0.0
Bibliothèque Arc-en-Ciel0.0
Bibliothèque associative de Wambrechies0.0
Bibliothèque associative de Wambrechies0.0
Bibliothèque Comité d'Entreprise Renault Douai0.0
Bibliothèque de Lompret0.0
Bibliothèque de Lompret0.0
Bibliothèque de Lorgies0.0
Bibliothéque de Santes0.0
Bibliothéque de Santes0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque des Blancs-Monts0.0
Bibliothèque du Square0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne d'Arc0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne d'Arc0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Claude Bironneau0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Haubourdin0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jacques Estager0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymond Vendeville0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de médecine, pôle recherche0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Vauban0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Vauban0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque0.0
Centre culturel de Strazeele0.0
Centre culturel du Canon d'Or0.0
Centre culturel du Canon d'Or0.0
Centre Culturel et d'Animation F. Dolto (Garderie)0.0
Centre multimédia Georges Brassens0.0
Centre Socioculturel Françoise Dolto0.0
Direction de l'Information et de l'Ingénierie Documentaire0.0
Ferme du Mont Garin0.0
Ferme du Mont Garin0.0
L’Odyssée Médiathèque0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Médiathème municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Centre Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Albert Uderzo0.0
Médiathèque d'Arras0.0
Médiathèque de Bailleul0.0
Médiathèque de Carvin0.0
Médiathèque de Chemy0.0
Médiathèque de COURCELLES-LÈS-LENS0.0
Médiathèque de La Gorgue0.0
Médiathèque de Lille Sud0.0
Médiathèque de Savy-Berlette0.0
Médiathèque de Templemars0.0
Médiathèque de Thélus0.0
Médiathèque de Wazemmes0.0
Médiathèque de Wazemmes0.0
Médiathèque des Bois-Blancs0.0
Médiathèque des Bois-Blancs0.0
Médiathèque Elie Weisel0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Estaminet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Duquesne0.0
Médiathèque Jean Baclet0.0
Médiathèque Jean Buridan0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Jean Monnet0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Fleurquin0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque l'Albatros0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Le Temps de Lire0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Sonneville0.0
Médiathèque Michel Berger0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune0.0
Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Madiba Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk0.0
Médiathèque René Soler0.0
Médiathèque Robert Cousin0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Méidathèque0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in La Bassée

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché
Marché de Flêtre
Marché de la Grande Résidence
Marché de Phalempin
Marché de Santes
Marché de Wavrin
Marché de Wazemmes
Marché de Wazemmes
Marché FRET
Marchés municipaux
Marchés municipaux
Place Blondeau
Place Blondeau

Cafes in La Bassée

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au Relais
Café de la Poste
Chez Greg
Le Derby

Dentists in La Bassée

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire
Docteurs Joulia Carine et Denis

Veterinaries in La Bassée

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #8173958217

Train Stations in La Bassée

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Bassée

Gas Stations in La Bassée

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in La Bassée

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit du Nord
Crédit Mutuel
Société Générale

Breweries in La Bassée

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
At Home Bière Athies
Brasserie Artésienne
Brasserie Bellenaert
Brasserie Castelain
Brasserie de La Lawe
Brasserie de Mai
Brasserie Delbeke
Brasserie Deplus
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie Hardy
Brasserie Hardy
Brasserie Hommelpap
Brasserie Lepers
Brasserie Les crapauds fous
Brasserie Motte-Cordonnier
Brasserie Paysanne de l'Artois
Brasserie Saint-Germain
Brasserie Vanuxeem
Brasserie Wattbeer
Breweppes
Ferme brasserie de Beaumont
Houblons-Nous
Houblons-Nous
La ferme Beck
Micro Brasserie L'Arras'In
MINE DE RIEN
Nano brasserie du Colibri
Nano brasserie du Colibri

Stadiums & Teams in La Bassée

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Bassée

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield-Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Ursel Air Base-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in La Bassée

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Bassée

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Bassée

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Vaast

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 La Bassée

What is the population of La Bassée?

La Bassée has a population of 6,027 residents and is located in France. The population density is 4,399 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

Is La Bassée expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,324, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,800 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $649 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Bassée?

La Bassée has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Bassée?

The job market in La Bassée faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 362 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Bassée?

The median home value in La Bassée is $129,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $649.

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