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Les Fourgs, France

Bourgogne · France

Les Fourgs is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,105. Elevation: 3,573 ft (1,089 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,105 Population 437/sq mi density
3,573 ft Elevation 1,089 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
66.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$33,847 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,847 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$181,800 home value, $909/mo rent

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About Les Fourgs

Les Fourgs

Les Fourgs is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in the eastern part of France.

People

Population1,105
Density437/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,847
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$181,800
Rent$909
Housing Units442
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain66.0 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation3,573 ft (1,089 m)
Population1,105
Population Density437 / sq mi
Elevation3,573 ft (1,089 m)
Coordinates46.8346°, 6.3995°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation66.0 inches (1,677 mm)
Annual Snowfall63.8 inches (162 cm)
Median Household Income$33,847

About Les Fourgs

Les Fourgs is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,105. The city sits at an elevation of 3,573 feet (1,089 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Les Fourgs is $33,847, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (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 66 business establishments.

Income: Les Fourgs vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$33,847
55% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)66

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Les Fourgs is $181,800, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $909 (22% below the national average of $1,163). There are 442 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,800
36% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$909
22% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units442

Property Tax

Les Fourgs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,573 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below France avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,573 ft (1,089 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates46.8346°N, 6.3995°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"
74% above France avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

710 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 56 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 97 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 92 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 125 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 50 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 68 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 22 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 98 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 126 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 109 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 91 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 70 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 117 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 111 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 119 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 104 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 58 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 52 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 54 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 120 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Les Fourgs has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Les Fourgs

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe Scolaire Pierre Bichet
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Radio Stations near Les Fourgs

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Spoon Radio (CH) rock MP3 192 kbps
RTN (CH) regional MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Rock Ballads (CH) AAC+ 128 kbps
Back2Noize Radio (CH) club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
Spoon Radio - Classic Rock (CH) AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Alternative Rock (CH) AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Modern Rock (CH) AAC+ 128 kbps
Rouge (CH) classic hits, top hits AAC 128 kbps
Rockstar Radio (CH) classic rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
Spoon Radio - Hard Rock (CH) AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Acoustic Rock (CH) acoustic, acoustic rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio R (CH) christian contemporary, christian praise&worship MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
IP Music (CH) MP3 320 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Option Musique (CH) classical MP3 128 kbps
Redline Radio (CH) variety MP3 320 kbps
Global Sport - Suisse (CH) football, hockey MP3 320 kbps
Global Sport - Vaud (CH) football, hockey MP3 320 kbps
Radio R Louange (CH) christian contemporary, christian praise&worship AAC+ 96 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Plein Air Pontarlier doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Les Fourgs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Association RVT-Historique
Centre d'art contemporain
Centre de documentation et de recherche Pestalozzi
Château de Joux
Château de La Sarraz
Espace Horloger Vallée de Joux
Espace Jules Verne
Espace muséographique de la neige artificielle
Fondation Jan Michalski pour l’écriture et la littérature
Fort de Pré Giroud
La Grange
Le Manège
Maison d'Ailleurs
Maison de l'Absinthe
Maison de la réserve du lac de Remoray
Musée d'Orbe
Musée d'Yverdon et région
Musée de l'Horlogerie du Haut-Doubs
Musée de la mécanique d'art et du patrimoine
Musée de la meunerie de Métabief
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Pontarlier
Musée de vacherin
Musée des roues de l'Areuse
Musée du Blé et du Pain
Musée du Cheval
Musée du fer et du chemin de fer
Musée du Vieux Baulmes
Musée Patrimoine au fil de l'eau
Musée Rousseau de Môtiers
Musée Vie d'Antan
Vapeur du Val-de-Travers
Villa romaine
Volkswrecks Bar & Museum

Libraries in Les Fourgs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibilothèque publique et scolaire d'Yverdon-les-Bains0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "1001 pages"0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Essertines-sur-Yverdon0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cossonay0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cuarnens0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Fleurier0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Vuarrens0.0
Bibliothèque communale du Val-de-Travers0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Cheseaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Jougne0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Auberson0.0
Bibliothèque de La Chaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Morrens0.0
Bibliothèque de Tévenon0.0
Bibliothèque du Sentier0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de la Venoge0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale du Haut-Talent - site de Morrens0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de Grandson0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de la région d'Orbe0.0
Bibliothèque régionale d'Echallens0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale du Vallon du Nozon0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et municipale de Vallorbe0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et publique de Sainte-Croix0.0
Bibliothèque villageoise de Montricher0.0
Casi Dijon0.0
Ludothèque-bibliothèque de Bretigny0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale Roland Bouhéret0.0

Farmers Markets in Les Fourgs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Orbe
Marché d'Yverdon-les-Bains
Marché d'Yverdon-les-Bains
Marché de Doubs
Marché hebdomadaire de la Vallée de Joux

Cafes in Les Fourgs

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Bascule

Gas Stations in Les Fourgs

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #987206344

Breweries in Les Fourgs

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
b.a.g
Birrificio Due Fusti
Brasserie Artisanale Val-de-Travers
Brasserie des ComBière
Brasserie des Condémines
Brasserie Entre Deux Mondes
DRUNKBEARD
La Bonne Bouille
La Challensoise
La Talentueuse
O'Bled

Stadiums & Teams in Les Fourgs

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Ski Resorts Near Les Fourgs

68 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Froideville 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Les Pléiades 0.0 $0
Les Prévondes 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
Rochers de Naye 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0

Airports Near Les Fourgs

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Les Fourgs

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Fourgs

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Tourillot
Chapelle Saint-Claude
Église de l'Assomption

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 Les Fourgs

What is the population of Les Fourgs?

Les Fourgs has a population of 1,105 residents and is located in France. The population density is 437 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

Is Les Fourgs expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,847, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $181,800 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $909 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 Les Fourgs?

Les Fourgs has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches, with 63.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Les Fourgs?

Les Fourgs has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 66 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Les Fourgs?

The median home value in Les Fourgs is $181,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $909.

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