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Pont-sur-Sambre, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Pont-sur-Sambre is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,635. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,635 Population 603/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,324 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,324 median income, 13.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $578/mo rent

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About Pont-sur-Sambre

Pont-sur-Sambre

Pont-sur-Sambre is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.

People

Population2,635
Density603/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,324
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$578
Housing Units1,054
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population2,635
Population Density603 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates50.2220°, 3.8469°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$22,324

About Pont-sur-Sambre

Pont-sur-Sambre is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,635. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pont-sur-Sambre is $22,324, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 158 business establishments.

Income: Pont-sur-Sambre vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,324
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)158

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pont-sur-Sambre is $115,600, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $578 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,054 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,600
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$578
50% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,054

Property Tax

Pont-sur-Sambre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density603/sq mi
Coordinates50.2220°N, 3.8469°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above France avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 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 30 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 23 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 150 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 30 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 137 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 M3.6 121 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 148 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 14 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 106 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 131 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 23 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 130 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 148 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 67 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 104 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 19 km
Mar 30, 1995 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium M3.0 133 km
Apr 21, 1993 0 km NE of Stavelot, Belgium M3.0 150 km
Mar 31, 2007 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium M3.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
February 37°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) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Pont-sur-Sambre has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Pont-sur-Sambre

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Louise Roland
École élémentaire Robert Louis Stevenson
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Radio Stations near Pont-sur-Sambre

7 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
ULTRASON (BE) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pont-sur-Sambre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anciens Abattoirs
Artothèque
Centre d'innovation et de design
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
Écomusée de l'Avesnois
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
Mons Memorial Museum
Mumons
Mundaneum
Musée archéologique
Musée Communal G. Mulpas
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée d'histoire naturelle
Musée de la Cour des Potiers
Musée de la Foire et de la Mémoire
Musée de la mémoire verrière
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 François Duesberg
Musée Henri Boez
Musée Saint-Rémy
MusVerre
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata
Rétrotrain
Salle Saint-Georges
SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques
SparkOH!

Libraries in Pont-sur-Sambre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Boussu0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles0.0
Bibliothèque de Bavay0.0
Bibliothéque de Glageon0.0
Bibliothèque de Wasmes0.0
Bibliothèque du Parc0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
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
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque Antoons Krings0.0
Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye0.0
Médiathèque Médi@Nice0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0
UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale0.0

Farmers Markets in Pont-sur-Sambre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aux Saveurs Pays’Zannes
Halle Gourmande Maubeuge
La Ruche Qui Dit Oui
Les Halles du Manège
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux Poissons
Marché Couvert
Terre de Sens Bermeries
Vieux-Marché
Vieux-Marché

Hotels in Pont-sur-Sambre

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aux Berges de Sambre

Cafes in Pont-sur-Sambre

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café O'Capénones

Gas Stations in Pont-sur-Sambre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total

Breweries in Pont-sur-Sambre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre
Brasserie Au baron
Brasserie d'Amblise
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de Londres - Mons
Brasserie du Gros-Chêne
Brasserie Forest
Brasserie Saint-Lazare
Brasserie Theillier
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois
Deseveaux
La Fraternelle

Stadiums & Teams in Pont-sur-Sambre

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pont-sur-Sambre

31 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
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight 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
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Melsbroek Air BaseSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pont-sur-Sambre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Pont-sur-Sambre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pont-sur-Sambre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de Quartes

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 Pont-sur-Sambre

What is the population of Pont-sur-Sambre?

Pont-sur-Sambre has a population of 2,635 residents and is located in France. The population density is 603 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Pont-sur-Sambre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,324, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $578 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pont-sur-Sambre?

Pont-sur-Sambre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pont-sur-Sambre?

The job market in Pont-sur-Sambre faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 158 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pont-sur-Sambre?

The median home value in Pont-sur-Sambre is $115,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $578.

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