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Perrecy-les-Forges, France

Bourgogne · France

Perrecy-les-Forges is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,734. Elevation: 938 ft (286 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,734 Population 97/sq mi density
938 ft Elevation 286 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,566 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,566 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $447/mo rent

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About Perrecy-les-Forges

Perrecy-les-Forges

Perrecy-les-Forges is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. It played a significant regional influence in the 14th-16th centuries.

People

Population1,734
Density97/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,566
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$447
Housing Units694
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Population1,734
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Coordinates46.6145°, 4.2138°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,566

About Perrecy-les-Forges

Perrecy-les-Forges is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,734. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet (286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Perrecy-les-Forges is $23,566, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 104 business establishments.

Income: Perrecy-les-Forges vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,566
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Perrecy-les-Forges is $89,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $447 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 694 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,400
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$447
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units694

Property Tax

Perrecy-les-Forges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates46.6145°N, 4.2138°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 131 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 121 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 130 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 127 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 130 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 135 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 117 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 99 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 130 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 150 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 51 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 130 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 70 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 53 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 123 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 114 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 128 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 111 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 68 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Perrecy-les-Forges has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Perrecy-les-Forges

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Perrecy-les-Forges

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Perrecy-les-Forges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interpretation de la ligne de démarcation
Dock 713
Écomusée de la Tour des Barons
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Galerie Bernard Thévenet
La Maison du Charolais
Maison de la Mosaïque Contemporaine
Musée de l'Homme et de l'Industrie
Musée de la céramique
Musée de la Mine et des Hommes
Musée du Hiéron
Musée du Prieuré
Musée liturgique
Musée Paul Charnoz - Céramique d'Art
Musée René Davoine
Musée Sabatier
Observa'Loire
Pavillon de l'Industrie

Libraries in Perrecy-les-Forges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Académie François Bourdon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Municipale de Charolles0.0
Médiagora Vert Pré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Christian Bobin0.0
Médiathèque de Montceau0.0
Médiathèque et Centre de Ressources Numériques0.0

Farmers Markets in Perrecy-les-Forges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boucherie Danjoux
Le marché estival
Le martsi du vendredi
Les Terrasses de l'Alène
Ma pâte à pizza

Castles in Perrecy-les-Forges

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Dompierre-sous-Sanvignes
Château de Mazoncle

Gas Stations in Perrecy-les-Forges

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station U

Breweries in Perrecy-les-Forges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Autre Monde
Kūra

Stadiums & Teams in Perrecy-les-Forges

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Ski Resorts Near Perrecy-les-Forges

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Perrecy-les-Forges

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses 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
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux 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
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Perrecy-les-Forges

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Perrecy-les-Forges

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Château
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Benoît

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 Perrecy-les-Forges

What is the population of Perrecy-les-Forges?

Perrecy-les-Forges has a population of 1,734 residents and is located in France. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 18.0 square miles.

Is Perrecy-les-Forges expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,566, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $447 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Perrecy-les-Forges?

Perrecy-les-Forges has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Perrecy-les-Forges?

The job market in Perrecy-les-Forges faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Perrecy-les-Forges?

The median home value in Perrecy-les-Forges is $89,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $447.

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