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Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé, France

Bourgogne · France

Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 532. Elevation: 938 ft (286 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
532 Population 126/sq mi density
938 ft Elevation 286 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,460 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,460 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $577/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population532
Density126/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,460
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$115,400
Rent$577
Housing Units213
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Population532
Population Density126 / sq mi
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Coordinates46.4639°, 4.7751°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$26,460

About Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 532. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet (286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé is $26,460, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,460
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé is $115,400, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $577 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 213 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,400
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$577
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units213

Property Tax

Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates46.4639°N, 4.7751°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 143 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 131 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 105 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 145 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 108 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 78 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 145 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 118 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 124 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 126 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 130 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 84 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 111 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 130 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 119 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 128 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 121 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 112 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Cluny
Cathédrale Vieux-Saint-Vincent
Centre Eden
Cité des climats et des vins de Bourgogne
Domaine des Saveurs - Les Planons
Hôtel-Dieu - Musée Greuze
Musée bourguignon Perrin de Puycousin
Musée Chintreuil
Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du Vélo Michel-Grézaud
Musée du Vigneron
Palais de l’abbé Jean de Bourbon

Libraries in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque d'Azé0.0
Bibliothèque de Buxy0.0
Bibliothèque de Joncy0.0
Bibliothèque de Juliénas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sermoyer0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire INSPÉ0.0
Les Arcades0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque L'Épicerie des Mots0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Cluny0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le marché des Gautriats
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de l'Esplanade
Marché de la Place Gardon
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Saint-Gengoux Le National
Marché hebdomadaire

Cafes in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Coing

Castles in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Boutavent

Breweries in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellagio
Brasserie L'Escargote
Zouaffe - La Brasserie de Cluny

Airports Near Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Gengoux de Scissé

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Lys
Église Saint-Gangolf-d'Avallon
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Quentin

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 Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

What is the population of Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé?

Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé has a population of 532 residents and is located in France. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

Is Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,460, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,400 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $577 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 Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé?

Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé?

The median home value in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé is $115,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $577.

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