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Ligny-en-Barrois, France

Grand Est · France

Ligny-en-Barrois is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 5,247. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,247 Population 421/sq mi density
738 ft Elevation 225 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,956 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,956 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $429/mo rent

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About Ligny-en-Barrois

Ligny-en-Barrois

Ligny-en-Barrois is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.

People

Population5,247
Density421/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,956
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$85,800
Rent$429
Housing Units2,099
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Population5,247
Population Density421 / sq mi
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates48.6886°, 5.3254°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (755 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$21,956

About Ligny-en-Barrois

Ligny-en-Barrois is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 5,247. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ligny-en-Barrois is $21,956, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (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 315 business establishments.

Income: Ligny-en-Barrois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,956
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)315

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ligny-en-Barrois is $85,800, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $429 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,099 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,800
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$429
63% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,099

Property Tax

Ligny-en-Barrois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates48.6886°N, 5.3254°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

705 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 3, 2008.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 99 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 134 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 124 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 133 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 133 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 103 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 132 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 133 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 130 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 105 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 137 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 139 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 124 km
May 15, 2005 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany M3.8 136 km
Mar 18, 2005 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany M3.8 140 km
Aug 3, 2005 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 136 km
Jun 23, 2005 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 136 km
Jan 26, 2008 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany M3.8 132 km
May 10, 2005 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 139 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Ligny-en-Barrois has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Ligny-en-Barrois

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Maternelle Publique
École primaire privée Notre-Dame des Vertus
Collège privé Bienheureux Pierre de Luxembourg
Lycée professionnel privé Notre-Dame des Vertus
École primaire
École primaire Bernard Thévenin
École maternelle Mélusine
École Raymond Poincaré
Collège Robert Aubry
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Radio Stations near Ligny-en-Barrois

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Active radio 100.6 FM MP3 320 kbps
Active Radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Ligny-en-Barrois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auditoire de Joinville
Chapelle Saint-Louis
Musée d'Art sacré
Musée du Barrois
Musée Lorrain du Cheval
Musée militaire pour la paix
Musée Raymond Poincaré

Libraries in Ligny-en-Barrois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque bénédictine0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de la Meuse0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Château de Chevillon0.0
Espace Socio Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Jean Jeukens0.0
Médiathèque L’Oiseau Lire0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Paul0.0

Farmers Markets in Ligny-en-Barrois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles

Hotels in Ligny-en-Barrois

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Valéran

Cafes in Ligny-en-Barrois

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café des Sports
Le Terminus

Theatres in Ligny-en-Barrois

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro'Théâtre

Castles in Ligny-en-Barrois

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Morlaincourt

Dentists in Ligny-en-Barrois

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire

Gas Stations in Ligny-en-Barrois

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
Total

Banks in Ligny-en-Barrois

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque populaire
Caisse d'épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
La Banque Postale

Breweries in Ligny-en-Barrois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Saulx
Hop Farmer

Stadiums & Teams in Ligny-en-Barrois

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ligny-en-Barrois

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Épinal Mirecourt AirportEPLMedium Airport
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air BaseMedium Airport
Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air BaseMedium Airport
Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air BaseMedium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier AirfieldMedium Airport
Bar-le-Duc AirfieldSmall Airport
Billy-sous-Mangiennes AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambley airfieldSmall Airport
Chassey-Beaupré AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaumont-Semoutiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Corniéville Geville AirfieldSmall Airport
Doncourt-lès-Conflans AirfieldSmall Airport
Fains-Véel AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontarce AirfieldSmall Airport
Geville AirfieldSmall Airport
Harricourt la Gonio AirfieldSmall Airport
Joinville Mussey AirfieldSmall Airport
Juvancourt AerodromeSmall Airport
La Bertaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
La Croix du Garçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Lalœuf AirfieldSmall Airport
Langres-Rolampont AirfieldSmall Airport
Laville-aux-Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes du Der AirfieldSmall Airport
Neufchâteau AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont-Saint-Vincent AirfieldSmall Airport
Servon-Melzicourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Villerupt AerodromeSmall Airport
Vitry-le-François Vauclerc AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ligny-en-Barrois

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste - Ligny-en-Barrois
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ligny-en-Barrois

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-des-Vertus
Église Saint-Aubin
Église Saint-Basle
Église Saint-Èvre
Église Saint-Gengoult
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Mansuy
Église Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Église Saint-Quentin
Église Saint-Remi
Église Saint-Remi
Église Saint-Remy

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 Ligny-en-Barrois

What is the population of Ligny-en-Barrois?

Ligny-en-Barrois has a population of 5,247 residents and is located in France. The population density is 421 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

Is Ligny-en-Barrois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,956, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $429 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ligny-en-Barrois?

Ligny-en-Barrois has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ligny-en-Barrois?

The job market in Ligny-en-Barrois faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 315 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ligny-en-Barrois?

The median home value in Ligny-en-Barrois is $85,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $429.

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