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Preux-au-Bois, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Preux-au-Bois is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 825. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
825 Population 278/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,069 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,069 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, $490/mo rent

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People

Population825
Density278/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,069
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$98,000
Rent$490
Housing Units330
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population825
Population Density278 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates50.1647°, 3.6582°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$23,069

About Preux-au-Bois

Preux-au-Bois is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 825. 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 40°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Preux-au-Bois is $23,069, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Preux-au-Bois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,069
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Preux-au-Bois is $98,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $490 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 330 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,000
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$490
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units330

Property Tax

Preux-au-Bois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density278/sq mi
Coordinates50.1647°N, 3.6582°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 40 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 37 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 140 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 42 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 83 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 135 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 137 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 28 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 146 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 92 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 30 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 32 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 119 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 60 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 128 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 133 km
Mar 30, 1995 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium M3.0 147 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 41 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 92 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Preux-au-Bois has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Preux-au-Bois

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Louise Thuliez
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Radio Stations near Preux-au-Bois

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
ONIB Disco (BE) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Preux-au-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La maison du textile
Maison Forestière Wilfred Owen
Maison Van Gogh
Maison Verhaeren
Mine de Wallers-Arenberg
Mini musée de la Grande Guerre et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Musée archéologique
Musée Communal G. Mulpas
Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry
Musée des Évolutions
Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue
Musée Henri Matisse
Musée Théophile Jouglet
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata

Libraries in Preux-au-Bois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles0.0
Bibliothèque de Bavay0.0
Bibliothèque municipale - Centre socio-culturel Fabrice Tupet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Denis Diderot0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo0.0
Bibliothèque PMI0.0
Bibliothèque Quiévrain0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale0.0
BU du Mont Houy (Bât. Josquin des prés)0.0
Centre Culturel L'Odyssée0.0
City library0.0
Espace Culturel Louis Aragon0.0
Fabrique de Théâtre0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque d'Anzin0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale du Cateau-Cambrésis0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0

Farmers Markets in Preux-au-Bois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché des Digues
Ô’Centr’Halle
Terre de Sens Bermeries

Breweries in Preux-au-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre
Brasserie Au baron
Brasserie Au-delà
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Solesmes
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie du Gros-Chêne
Brasserie Forest
Brasserie Historique de l'Abbaye du Cateau
Brasserie Theillier
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois
Terre et Tradition

Stadiums & Teams in Preux-au-Bois

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Preux-au-Bois

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbeny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château 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
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
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Preux-au-Bois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence postale communale de Preux-au-Bois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Preux-au-Bois

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Deudon
Chapelle du Mont Carmel
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Saint-Roch

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 Preux-au-Bois

What is the population of Preux-au-Bois?

Preux-au-Bois has a population of 825 residents and is located in France. The population density is 278 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

Is Preux-au-Bois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,069, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $490 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Preux-au-Bois?

Preux-au-Bois has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Preux-au-Bois?

The job market in Preux-au-Bois faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Preux-au-Bois?

The median home value in Preux-au-Bois is $98,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $490.

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