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Montcenis, France

Bourgogne · France

Montcenis is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 2,199. Elevation: 1,335 ft (407 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,199 Population 315/sq mi density
1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,564 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$25,564 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$87,200 home value, $436/mo rent

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About Montcenis

Montcenis

Montcenis is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

People

Population2,199
Density315/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,564
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,200
Rent$436
Housing Units880
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Population2,199
Population Density315 / sq mi
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Coordinates46.7879°, 4.3874°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (821 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$25,564

About Montcenis

Montcenis is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 2,199. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet (407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montcenis is $25,564, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (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 132 business establishments.

Income: Montcenis vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,564
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)132

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montcenis is $87,200, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $436 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 880 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 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,200
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$436
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units880

Property Tax

Montcenis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density315/sq mi
Coordinates46.7879°N, 4.3874°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 22, 2008.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 149 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 148 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 125 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 139 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 131 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 150 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 112 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 139 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 83 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 65 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 145 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 144 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 48 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 67 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 100 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 118 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 150 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 44 km
Mar 19, 2001 3 km NE of Novillars, France M3.2 146 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Montcenis has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Montcenis

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Saint-Gilbert
École maternelle
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Montcenis

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Montcenis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interpretation de la ligne de démarcation
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Musée archéologique Jean Régnier
Musée de l'Homme et de l'Industrie
Musée de la Mine et des Hommes
Musée lapidaire Saint-Nicolas
Musée liturgique
Musée Rolin
Musée Verger-Tarin
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Pavillon de l'Industrie

Libraries in Montcenis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Académie François Bourdon0.0
Bibliothèque Bussy-Rabutin0.0
Bibliothèque de Joncy0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Espace François Mitterrand0.0
Espace Roger Denux0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Christian Bobin0.0
Médiathèque de Montceau0.0

Castles in Montcenis

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tour du Bost

Dentists in Montcenis

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marchesi-Segura Dominique

Breweries in Montcenis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Autre Monde

Stadiums & Teams in Montcenis

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Montcenis

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Avallon AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouilly-Maconge AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulieu-Liernais AirfieldSmall Airport
Semur-en-Auxois AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montcenis

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montcenis

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Martin

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 Montcenis

What is the population of Montcenis?

Montcenis has a population of 2,199 residents and is located in France. The population density is 315 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.

Is Montcenis expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,564, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $436 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Montcenis?

Montcenis has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Montcenis?

The job market in Montcenis faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 132 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montcenis?

The median home value in Montcenis is $87,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $436.

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