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Obies, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Obies is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 599. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
599 Population 153/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,978 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$26,978 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $614/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population599
Density153/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,978
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$122,800
Rent$614
Housing Units240
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population599
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates50.2678°, 3.7853°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$26,978

About Obies

Obies is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 599. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Obies is $26,978, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Obies vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,978
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Obies 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 240 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 4.6x.

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 Units240

Property Tax

Obies experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates50.2678°N, 3.7853°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 26 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 28 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 144 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 36 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 140 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 69 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 123 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 142 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 16 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 106 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 134 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 18 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 124 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 146 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 61 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 107 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 17 km
Mar 30, 1995 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium M3.0 135 km
Mar 27, 1991 4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium M3.0 146 km
Mar 31, 2007 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium M3.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Obies has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Obies

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire Les Petits Sabots
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Radio Stations near Obies

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTBF Viva+ (BE) MP3
Canal FM MP3 128 kbps
Mélodie FM (BE) MP3 160 kbps
CN'O AAC+ 96 kbps
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3

Museums in Obies

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anciens Abattoirs
Artothèque
Centre d'innovation et de design
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité
MAC's
Magasin de Papier
Maison des Collections
Maison du bocage
Maison Forestière Wilfred Owen
Maison Losseau
Maison Van Gogh
Maison Van Gogh
Maison Verhaeren
Mini musée de la Grande Guerre et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Mons Memorial Museum
Mumons
Mundaneum
Musée archéologique
Musée Communal G. Mulpas
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée d'histoire naturelle
Musée de l'Iguanodon
Musée de la Cour des Potiers
Musée de la Foire et de la Mémoire
Musée de la Libération
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Route
Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons
Musée des Bois Jolis
Musée des Évolutions
Musée du Chanoine Puissant
Musée du Chanoine Puissant
Musée du Corps de Garde
Musée du Doudou
Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue
Musée du Vieux Nimy
Musée François Duesberg
Musée Henri Boez
Musée Henri Matisse
Musée Noël Carlier
Musée Saint-Rémy
Museum of coal mine history
MusVerre
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata
Rétrotrain
Salle Saint-Georges
SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques
SparkOH!

Libraries in Obies

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Blaton0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Boussu0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles0.0
Bibliothèque de Bavay0.0
Bibliothèque de Wasmes0.0
Bibliothèque du Parc0.0
Bibliothèque libre de Sirault0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont0.0
Bibliothèque Notre-Dame de Messines0.0
Bibliothèque Principale de Jemappes0.0
Bibliothèque Quiévrain0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale0.0
City library0.0
Fabrique de Théâtre0.0
L’Île aux Livres0.0
La Rollandine0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque communale Charles Deberghes0.0
Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye0.0
Médiathèque Le Quai0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale du Cateau-Cambrésis0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0
SHAPE Library0.0
UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale0.0

Farmers Markets in Obies

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Gourmande Maubeuge
La Romana & Fils
La Ruche Qui Dit Oui
Le jardin des saveurs
Les Halles du Manège
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux Poissons
Marché Couvert
Marché de Ghlin
Marché des Digues
Ô’Centr’Halle
Terre de Sens Bermeries
Vieux-Marché
Vieux-Marché

Cafes in Obies

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Saule

Castles in Obies

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Obies

Breweries in Obies

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre
Brasserie Au baron
Brasserie Caulier
Brasserie d'Amblise
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie de Londres - Mons
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie du Gros-Chêne
Brasserie Forest
Brasserie Historique de l'Abbaye du Cateau
Brasserie Saint-Lazare
Brasserie Theillier
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois
Deseveaux

Stadiums & Teams in Obies

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Airports Near Obies

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Grimbergen AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Melsbroek Air BaseSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Obies

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Miséricorde
Chapelle Saint-Guislain
Église Saint-Achard

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 Obies

What is the population of Obies?

Obies has a population of 599 residents and is located in France. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

Is Obies expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,978, 64% 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 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Obies?

Obies has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Obies?

The job market in Obies faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Obies?

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

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