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Lumes, France

Grand Est · France

Lumes is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,235. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,235 Population 123/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,548 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,548 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $577/mo rent

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About Lumes

Lumes

Lumes is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France.

People

Population1,235
Density123/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,548
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$115,400
Rent$577
Housing Units494
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population1,235
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates49.7346°, 4.7862°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,548

About Lumes

Lumes is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,235. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lumes is $24,548, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (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 74 business establishments.

Income: Lumes vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,548
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lumes is $115,400, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $577 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 494 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,400
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$577
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units494

Property Tax

Lumes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates49.7346°N, 4.7862°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 105 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 144 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 69 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 147 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 140 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 126 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 59 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 104 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 147 km
Jan 26, 2008 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany M3.8 150 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 144 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 101 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 145 km
Jun 9, 2007 2 km ESE of Beckingen, Germany M3.7 145 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 144 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 145 km
Aug 2, 2001 0 km N of Dillingen, Germany M3.6 146 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 107 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 84 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Lumes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Lumes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Lumes - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lumes

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
CK Bleu (BE) classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Lumes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardois'alle
Aux Saveurs des Ardennes
Centre de la Chasse et de la Nature
L'Agri Musée
La Maison des Ailleurs
La maison espagnole
Maison de l'Ardoise
Maison de la derniere Cartouche
Musée Arthur Rimbaud
Musée de l'Ardenne
Musée de la Bataille de Mai-Juin 40
Musée de la forêt
Musée de la Métallurgie
Musée des deux guerres mondiales de Chagny
Musée des mineraux et fossiles
Musée du linge
Musée du vieux Nouzonville
Musée Marceau Gilles
Relais de Poste aux chevaux de Launois sur Vence

Libraries in Lumes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Ronde Couture0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Centre de Documentation de l'Institut International de la Marionnette0.0
Espace Culturel Gaston Robert0.0
Mediatheque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Mendès-France0.0
Médiathèque Porte Neuve0.0
Médiathèque Voyelles0.0

Farmers Markets in Lumes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de l'Hôtel de ville
Marché de la Ronde Couture
Marché des producteurs de Pays
Marché des producteurs de Pays

Hotels in Lumes

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de l'Eclipse

Theme Parks in Lumes

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Loomy Land

Train Stations in Lumes

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lumes

Breweries in Lumes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de Monthermé
Brasserie de Rochehaut
Brasserie Frédéric Gillet
Brasserie Invictus
La Petite Brasserie Ardennaise

Stadiums & Teams in Lumes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lumes

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield-Medium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Beauclair Airfield-Small Airport
Cerfontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Courtisols les Houches Airfield-Small Airport
Épernay Plivot Airfield-Small Airport
Jehonville Air Base-Small Airport
La Croix du Garçon Airfield-Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield-Small Airport
Maillen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Marville Montmédy Airfield-Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Reims-Prunay Airfield-Small Airport
Rethel-Perthes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Air Base-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Airfield-Small Airport
Sédan Douzy Airfield-Small Airport
Servon-Melzicourt Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lumes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Brice

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 Lumes

What is the population of Lumes?

Lumes has a population of 1,235 residents and is located in France. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.

Is Lumes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,548, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,400 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $577 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lumes?

Lumes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

How is the job market in Lumes?

The job market in Lumes faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lumes?

The median home value in Lumes is $115,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $577.

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