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Montfaucon, France

Bourgogne · France

Montfaucon is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,439. Elevation: 1,713 ft (522 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,439 Population 57/sq mi density
1,713 ft Elevation 522 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
65.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$33,772 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,772 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $614/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,439
Density57/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,772
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$614
Housing Units576
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation1,713 ft (522 m)
Population1,439
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation1,713 ft (522 m)
Coordinates47.2356°, 6.0816°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation65.0 inches (1,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.9 inches (48 cm)
Median Household Income$33,772

About Montfaucon

Montfaucon is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,439. The city sits at an elevation of 1,713 feet (522 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montfaucon is $33,772, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (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 86 business establishments.

Income: Montfaucon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$33,772
55% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montfaucon is $122,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $614 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 576 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,800
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$614
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units576

Property Tax

Montfaucon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,713 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,713 ft (522 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates47.2356°N, 6.0816°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above France avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

593 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 128 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 90 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 136 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 138 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 68 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 54 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 138 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 15 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 149 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 110 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 122 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 88 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 91 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 125 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 106 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 143 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 139 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 117 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Montfaucon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Montfaucon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Montfaucon

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Magnum La Radio MP3 192 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star Franche Comté MP3 128 kbps
Radio star VESOUL MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montfaucon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier de Gustave Courbet
Espace Vauban
Fabrika Sciences
Fonds régional d'art contemporain (FRAC)
Fromagerie-Musée
Maison natale de Victor Hugo
Musée Comtois
Musée Courbet
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
Musée des Maisons comtoises
Musée du costume et des traditions comtoises
Musée du Tacot
Musée du Temps
Musée Lucien Roy
Musée rural

Libraries in Montfaucon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib'All0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque d'Étude et de Conservation0.0
Bibliothèque de Marchaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Morre0.0
Bibliothèque du village0.0
Bibliothèque Hérodote0.0
Bibliothèque Les Auxons0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Gennes0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Médecine et Pharmacie0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Proudhon0.0
BU Lettres Sciences Humaines0.0
C.C.S.L. Roger Robinet0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Pierre de Coubertin0.0
Espace Saint-Léger0.0
L'Onto0.0
La médiathèque de Pouilley-les-Vignes0.0
Les AccRoche-livres0.0
Les Mots de la Loue0.0
Librairie Biblique Parole Vivante0.0
Ma bulle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque de Boussières0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque des Tilleuls0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Bayle0.0
Médiathèque Pugey-Fontain0.0

Farmers Markets in Montfaucon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Beaux-Arts — Comptoirs Bisontins
Marché associatif estival mensuel
Marché bio de Tarragnoz
Marché couvert
Marché d'Amancey
Marché de Palente
Marché de Pugey
Marché fermier
Marché Rivotte
Place de la révolution

Breweries in Montfaucon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière du Doubs
Brasserie de la Quiotte
Brasserie Entre Deux Mondes
Brasserie Levain
Brasserie Vachement Jura
Dan’s Beer
De la fleur au fruit
Gangloff Brasserie
La Patrimoine
Les 2 Fûts
Terra Comtix

Ski Resorts Near Montfaucon

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mouthe 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 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 Fourgs 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 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
Froideville 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

Airports Near Montfaucon

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-lès-Gray AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp AirfieldSmall Airport
Dampierre et Flée AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Francourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gevigney AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lambrey AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Senoncourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Tincey AirfieldSmall Airport
Venisey AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montfaucon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité de Notre-Dame

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 Montfaucon

What is the population of Montfaucon?

Montfaucon has a population of 1,439 residents and is located in France. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.

Is Montfaucon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,772, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $614 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Montfaucon?

Montfaucon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Montfaucon?

The unemployment rate in Montfaucon is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montfaucon?

The median home value in Montfaucon is $122,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $614.

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