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Rousies, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Rousies is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 4,459. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,459 Population 1,991/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,961 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,961 median income, 16.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $599/mo rent

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People

Population4,459
Density1,991/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,961
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$599
Housing Units1,784
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Population4,459
Population Density1,991 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates50.2735°, 4.0038°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$22,961

About Rousies

Rousies is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 4,459. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Rousies is $22,961, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.9% (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 268 business establishments.

Income: Rousies vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,961
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.9%
369% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)268

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rousies is $119,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $599 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,784 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$119,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$599
48% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,784

Property Tax

Rousies experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density1,991/sq mi
Coordinates50.2735°N, 4.0038°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2018.

Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 142 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 25 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 14 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 143 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 24 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 125 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 57 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 147 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 145 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 108 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 142 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 146 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 2 km
Mar 10, 2001 0 km WNW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.4 147 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 144 km
Jun 16, 2001 1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands M3.4 147 km
Dec 20, 2000 1 km ENE of Klimmen, Netherlands M3.4 150 km
Jun 11, 1993 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium M3.3 150 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 23 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Rousies has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Rousies

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Langevin - Wallon - - - -
École élémentaire Léon Liemans - - - -
École maternelle Jean Jaurès - - - -
École primaire Clair Matin - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rousies

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTBF Viva+ (BE) - MP3
Mixx FM Charleroi (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emotion - MP3 128 kbps
La Cible (BE) 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio (BE) charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
Mélodie FM (BE) - MP3 160 kbps
CN'O - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Quartz (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre (BE) 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3
ULTRASON (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Emotion (BE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rousies

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois
Anciens Abattoirs
Artothèque
B721 - Trieux du Cheneau
Centre d'innovation et de design
Centre de la Gravure et de l'Image Imprimée
Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN)
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
Écomusée du Bois-du-Luc
Espace Nature
Étains "filés" et autres fer'art'ages
Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité
Kéramis - Centre de la Céramique
La Cantine des Italiens
MAC's
Magasin de Papier
Maison des Collections
Maison du bocage
Maison Losseau
Maison Van Gogh
Maison Van Gogh
MiLL - Musée Ianchelevici
Mons Memorial Museum
Mumask
Mumons
Mundaneum
Musée 40-44 - Lieutenant Cook
Musée archéologique
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 Libération
Musée de la mémoire verrière
Musée de la Mine et du Développement Durable
Musée de la Route
Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons
Musée des Bois Jolis
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 du Vieux Nimy
Musée François Duesberg
Musée Gallo-Romain et Centre d’Interprétation de la Chaussée Romaine
Musée Henri Boez
Musée Royal de Mariemont
Musée Saint-Rémy
MusVerre
Prieuré de Montaigu
Rétrotrain
Salle Saint-Georges
SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques
SparkOH!
Tour Salamandre

Libraries in Rousies

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives de la Ville et du CPAS de La Louvière0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Achille Chavée0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale André Canonne0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Haine-Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Houdeng-Gœgnies0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Binche0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Boussu0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles0.0
BIbliothèque communale de Leval0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Strépy-Bracquegnies0.0
Bibliothèque communale Henri Lequeux0.0
Bibliothèque de Bavay0.0
Bibliothéque de Glageon0.0
Bibliothèque de Péronnes-Village0.0
Bibliothèque de Thieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Wasmes0.0
Bibliothèque du Gazomètre0.0
Bibliothèque du Parc0.0
Bibliothèque libre de Sirault0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont0.0
Bibliothèque Notre-Dame de Messines0.0
Bibliothèque Principale de Jemappes0.0
City library0.0
Fabrique de Théâtre0.0
L'Écrivain public0.0
L'Entre-lignes0.0
L’Île aux Livres0.0
La Rollandine0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Médi@Nice0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0
Point Virgule0.0
SHAPE Library0.0
UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale0.0

Farmers Markets in Rousies

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Gourmande Maubeuge
La Romana & Fils
La Ruche Qui Dit Oui
Le jardin des saveurs
Les Halles du Manège
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux Poissons
Marché de Binche
Marché de Ghlin
Marché de Leval
Marché de Péronnes-Sainte-Marguerite
Marché de Ressaix
Vieux-Marché
Vieux-Marché

Breweries in Rousies

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belga Beer
Brasserie "La Binchoise"
Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus"
Brasserie de Londres - Mons
Brasserie de Thiérache
Brasserie du Gros-Chêne
Brasserie Forest
Brasserie Saint-Feuillien
Brasserie Saint-Lazare
Brasserie Theillier
Deseveaux
La Binchoise
La Fraternelle
Les Brasseries de l'Amitié

Stadiums & Teams in Rousies

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rousies

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield-Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Cerfontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield-Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base-Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rousies

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence postale communale d'Assevent
Bureau de Poste de Rousies

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rousies

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Waast

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 Rousies

What is the population of Rousies?

Rousies has a population of 4,459 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,991 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

Is Rousies expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,961, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $599 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 Rousies?

Rousies has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rousies?

The job market in Rousies faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 268 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rousies?

The median home value in Rousies is $119,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $599.

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