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Poisson, France
Bourgogne · France
Poisson is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 573. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 573 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3847°, 4.1294° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Bourgogne |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.8 inches (757 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,099 |
About Poisson
Poisson is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 573. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Poisson vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,099 |
| 67% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 34 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $91,000 |
| 68% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $455 |
| 61% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 229 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below France avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3847°N, 4.1294°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in |
Poisson has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.8").
Schools in Poisson
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Poisson
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activ radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RFM PARTY 90 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| radio cactus | talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Poisson
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Charlieu | ||||
| Centre d'Interpretation de la ligne de démarcation | ||||
| Couvent des Cordeliers | ||||
| Dock 713 | ||||
| Exposition de Peinture | ||||
| Galerie Bernard Thévenet | ||||
| La Maison du Charolais | ||||
| La Mémoire d'Oyé | ||||
| Maison de la Mosaïque Contemporaine | ||||
| Musée Charolais du Machinisme Agricole | ||||
| Musée de la céramique | ||||
| Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier | ||||
| Musée de la Tour du Moulin | ||||
| Musée du Hiéron | ||||
| Musée du Prieuré | ||||
| Musée du Tissage | ||||
| Musée Paul Charnoz - Céramique d'Art | ||||
| Musée Reflet Brionnais | ||||
| Musée René Davoine | ||||
| Observa'Loire | ||||
| Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis |
Libraries in Poisson
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque d'Arcinges | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Écoche | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Municipale de Charolles | 0.0 | |||||
| La médiathèque départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiagora Vert Pré | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Belmont-de-la-Loire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Briennon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté | 0.0 | |||||
| Quartier Livres | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Poisson
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boucherie Danjoux | |||||
| Le marché estival | |||||
| Le martsi du vendredi | |||||
| Ma pâte à pizza | |||||
| Marché aux bestiaux (bovins) | |||||
| Marché de Marcigny |
Hotels in Poisson
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Poisson
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Poisson
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kūra | ||||
| Les Deux Branches |
Stadiums & Teams in Poisson
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Poisson
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Loge des Gardes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Poisson
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Yan Airport | SYT | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | — | Small Airport |
| Autun-Bellevue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Auxey Duresses Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Chaneins | — | Small Airport |
| Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brancion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Clayette Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Charmois Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Parasoir Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luzy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nantoux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paray-le-Monial Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Roanne Mably Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Romain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| ulm St Eusebe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ville Langy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Villefranche-Tarare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Poisson
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Treatment Centers in Poisson
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| kinésithérapeute |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Poisson
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle du château de Chevenizet | |
| Église Saint-Didier | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens | |
| Église Sainte-Marguerite |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Poisson?
Poisson has a population of 573 residents and is located in France. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.
Is Poisson expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,099, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,000 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $455 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 Poisson?
Poisson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.
How is the job market in Poisson?
The unemployment rate in Poisson is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 34 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Poisson?
The median home value in Poisson is $91,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $455.