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La Machine, France

Bourgogne · France

La Machine is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 3,637. Elevation: 817 ft (249 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,637 Population 195/sq mi density
817 ft Elevation 249 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,071 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$21,071 median income, 15.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$90,400 home value, $452/mo rent

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About La Machine

La Machine

La Machine is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.

People

Population3,637
Density195/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,071
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$90,400
Rent$452
Housing Units1,455
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Population3,637
Population Density195 / sq mi
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Coordinates46.8923°, 3.4643°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,071

About La Machine

La Machine is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 3,637. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet (249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Machine is $21,071, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 218 business establishments.

Income: La Machine vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,071
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.7%
336% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)218

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Machine is $90,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $452 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,455 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,400
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$452
61% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,455

Property Tax

La Machine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area18.6 sq mi (48.2 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates46.8923°N, 3.4643°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 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 99 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 109 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 114 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 116 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 140 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 102 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 150 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 111 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 114 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 149 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 113 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 113 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 143 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 144 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 107 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 112 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 102 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 137 km
Jul 30, 1995 7 km WSW of Job, France M3.1 146 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

La Machine has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in La Machine

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Jean Rostand
École maternelle Jacques Prévert
École primaire Albert Camus
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Radio Stations near La Machine

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC Info Talk Sport sports news MP3 128 kbps
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Machine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Toueur V, Centre d'Interprétation Touristique et Culturel
Moulin Méchin
Musée de La Mine - La Machine

Libraries in La Machine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Decize0.0
Cyber-base0.0
Médiathèque - Le Jardin des livres0.0
Médiathèque de Sougy-sur-Loire0.0
Mediatheque Saint-Eloi0.0

Hotels in La Machine

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Des Mineurs

Cafes in La Machine

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Réunion

Castles in La Machine

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Romenay

Gas Stations in La Machine

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in La Machine

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Airports Near La Machine

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Avallon AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Briare Châtillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamecy-Rix AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Fargeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Machine

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Machine
Trois-Vèvres

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Machine

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Nazaire et Saint-Celse
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Machine

What is the population of La Machine?

La Machine has a population of 3,637 residents and is located in France. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 18.6 square miles.

Is La Machine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,071, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $452 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Machine?

La Machine 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 66°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.

How is the job market in La Machine?

The job market in La Machine faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 218 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Machine?

The median home value in La Machine is $90,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $452.

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