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Petite-Rosselle, France

Grand Est · France

Petite-Rosselle is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 6,973. Elevation: 804 ft (245 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,973 Population 2,388/sq mi density
804 ft Elevation 245 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,546 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$21,546 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $478/mo rent

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About Petite-Rosselle

Petite-Rosselle

Petite-Rosselle is a commune in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region in north-eastern France. The commune is separated from neighbouring Großrosseln to its west by the small river Rossel, which forms the border between France and Germany.

People

Population6,973
Density2,388/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,546
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,600
Rent$478
Housing Units2,789
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Population6,973
Population Density2,388 / sq mi
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Coordinates49.2118°, 6.8561°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$21,546

About Petite-Rosselle

Petite-Rosselle is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 6,973. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Petite-Rosselle is $21,546, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 418 business establishments.

Income: Petite-Rosselle vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,546
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)418

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Petite-Rosselle is $95,600, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $478 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,789 total housing units in the city. 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,600
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$478
59% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,789

Property Tax

Climate in Petite-Rosselle

Petite-Rosselle has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 815 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -0.7° / 3.8° 79.7
Feb 2.5°C / 37°F -0.4° / 5.4° 64.2
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 2.3° / 10° 57.6
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5.3° / 14.7° 44.6
May 13.7°C / 57°F 8.9° / 18.5° 68.8
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12° / 21.6° 67.3
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 14.2° / 24.4° 64.1
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.9° 65.6
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10.3° / 19.2° 61.1
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.8° / 13.7° 73.5
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 3° / 7.9° 73.4
Dec 2.3°C / 36°F 0.2° / 4.4° 94.6
Petite-Rosselle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density2,388/sq mi
Coordinates49.2118°N, 6.8561°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

940 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 99 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 17 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 135 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 148 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 139 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 7 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 91 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 17 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 35 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 137 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 32 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 21 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 18 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 19 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 145 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 99 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 18 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 5 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 19 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Petite-Rosselle has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Petite-Rosselle

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Les Mésanges
École Élémentaire Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Collège Louis Armand
École primaire Vieille Verrerie
École maternelle La Farandole
École maternelle Les Marronniers
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Radio Stations near Petite-Rosselle

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Schlagerparadies (DE) schlager MP3 192 kbps
Classic Rock Radio (DE) classic rock MP3 128 kbps
BigFM Saarland (DE) hip-hop, new music AAC
MATHIS FM pop rock hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü (DE) MP3 128 kbps
SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) (DE) ard, oldies MP3 64 kbps
SR 2 Off-Beat (DE) jazz MP3 128 kbps
RPR1. Trier (DE) 80er, 90er MP3
Radio Diefflen (DE) alternative, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Made in Germany MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (DE) ard, classical MP3 128 kbps
SR1 (DE) MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) (DE) ard, classical MP3 64 kbps
SR 1 mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü AAC+ 64 kbps
SR 1 (DE) europawelle, saarland MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Pirmasens (DE) modern MP3 192 kbps
Unser ding (DE) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capsule electronica MP3 320 kbps
Antenne Trier (DE) lokalradio, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
techno paradize (DE) deep, edm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Cityradio St. Wendel (DE) music, news MP3 192 kbps
SR Kultur (DE) MP3 256 kbps
France Bleu Lorraine Nord MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Petite-Rosselle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bauernhaus Habach
Bettinger Mühle
Bunker 20
Bunkermuseum
Deutsches Zeitungsmuseum Abteihof
Ehem. Museum Haus Ludwig
Expeditionsmuseum Werner Freund
Feinmechanisches Museum Fellenbergmühle
Ferrodrom
Freilichtmuseum Viktoriastollen Engelfangen
Galerie der HBKsaar
Gasgebläsehalle
Gedenkort
Glas- und Heimatmuseum Warndt
Haus Saargau
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Alt School"
Heimatmuseum Hemmersdorf
Heritage Museum of the Pays d'Albe and the Maginot Aquatic Line
Historisches Museum
Historisches Museum Saar
IndustrieKultur Saar
Jean-Lurçat-Museum Eppelborn
Kupferbergwerk
Kupferschmelzhütte
Les Mineurs Wendel
Litermontmuseum und Geschichtspark
Musée de Grosbliederstroff
Musée de la Faïence
Musée des Techniques Faïencières
Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
Museum in der Schlosskirche
Museum Schloss Fellenberg
Regelbau 108b "Otto" WH 720
Römermuseum Pachten
Saarländisches Uhrenmuseum
Schmiedemuseum
Sepulkralmuseum
Städtisches Museum und Ludwig Galerie
Statio Dominus Mundi
Unterirdisches Saarland
VSE Elektromuseum
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte
Westwall Museum
Westwallmuseum
Westwallmuseum, Rb 114a, "Erlkönig"
Westwallmuseum, RB10

Libraries in Petite-Rosselle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek 1 der Philosophischen Fakultät0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Empirische Humanwissenschaften0.0
Bibliotèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothek der Evangelischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek der Katholischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek für Naturwissenschaft und Technik der Naturwissenschaftlich-Technischen Fakultät (NT) der Universität des Saarlandes und des INM – Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien0.0
Bibliothèque de Grosbliederstroff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Bienvenu0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Campus-Bibliothek für Informatik und Mathematik0.0
Deutsch-Europäisches Juridicum0.0
Espace culturel Le Cube0.0
Espace culturel St Barbe0.0
espace Patrick Gehl0.0
Europäisches Dokumentationszentrum0.0
Existenzgründungs-Bibliothek0.0
FrauenGenderBibliothek Saar0.0
Gemeindebücherei Illingen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Quierschied0.0
Haus Der Begegnung0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Campus Alt-Saarbrücken, Bereich Goebenstraße0.0
Institutsbibliothek der Musikwissenschaft0.0
Jakob Ziegler Haus0.0
Katholische öffenliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Herz Jesu Köllerbach / Oberes Köllertal Heilige Familie0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Le Phare0.0
Medi@thèque de Freyming-Merlebach0.0
Médiathèque de Sarreguemines0.0
Medienladen0.0
Öffentliche Musikbücherei des Saarlandes0.0
PEEP Bibliothèque Scolaire0.0
Pfarbücherrei St. Peter0.0
Romanistik-Bibliothek0.0
Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek im Rathaus Dillingen/Saar0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarbrücken0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarlouis0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach0.0
Stadtbücherei Merzig0.0
Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Seminarbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Petite-Rosselle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burbacher Markt
Ludwigsplatz
Nachmittagsmarkt Max Ophüls Platz
Obststand am Ilseplatz
St. Johanner Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt St. Arnual

Banks in Petite-Rosselle

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Petite-Rosselle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Galibot
Brauerei Bruch
Saarfürst Merziger Brauhaus
Tiny Brew

Stadiums & Teams in Petite-Rosselle

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Petite-Rosselle

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monte Kubota 0.0 $0

Airports Near Petite-Rosselle

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frankfurt-Hahn AirportHHNLarge Airport
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air BaseMedium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Alzing AirfieldSmall Airport
Bambi Air ClubSmall Airport
Bexbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bining AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Cann'Air ULMSmall Airport
Cappel AirfieldSmall Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange AirfieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ernzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Eßweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Folschviller AirfieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Couronné AirfieldSmall Airport
Gros Rederching AirfieldSmall Airport
Hargarten ULSmall Airport
Herbéviller AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied AirfieldSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirn AirfieldSmall Airport
Konz-Könen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kusel-Langenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen AirfieldSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Lunéville-Croismare AirfieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont sur Meurthe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosailes en Moselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy Azelot AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy-Malzéville AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Rémeling ULSmall Airport
Saarlouis-Düren AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Avold AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarre-Union AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnois Ultralight AeroclubSmall Airport
Saverne Steinbourg AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Petite-Rosselle

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Petite-Rosselle

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik St. Hedwig
ZAR Saarbrücken

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petite-Rosselle

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Théodore

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 Petite-Rosselle

What is the population of Petite-Rosselle?

Petite-Rosselle has a population of 6,973 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,388 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.

Is Petite-Rosselle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,546, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,600 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $478 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Petite-Rosselle?

Petite-Rosselle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Petite-Rosselle?

The job market in Petite-Rosselle faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 418 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Petite-Rosselle?

The median home value in Petite-Rosselle is $95,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $478.

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