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Saint-Germain-des-Bois, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Saint-Germain-des-Bois is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 552. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
552 Population 29/sq mi density
594 ft Elevation 181 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,542 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,542 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, $459/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population552
Density29/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,542
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,800
Rent$459
Housing Units221
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Population552
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates46.9124°, 2.4452°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (998 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$25,542

About Saint-Germain-des-Bois

Saint-Germain-des-Bois is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 552. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Germain-des-Bois is $25,542, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Germain-des-Bois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,542
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Germain-des-Bois is $91,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $459 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 221 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,800
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$459
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units221

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

Saint-Germain-des-Bois has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.4° 58.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.9° 50.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 52.8
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.3° 62.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.1° 75.9
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.8° 58.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.2° 63.5
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.2° 53.5
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22.1° 56.7
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.2° 74.2
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.6° / 11.2° 69.3
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.9° 67.4
Saint-Germain-des-Bois enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates46.9124°N, 2.4452°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 77 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 97 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 56 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 107 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 111 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 103 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 79 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 75 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 103 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 109 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 77 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 137 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 99 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 105 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 114 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 110 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 106 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 44 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 102 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Saint-Germain-des-Bois has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
Ecole primaire Yvonne Tissier
École maternelle Yvonne Tissier
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Radio Stations near Saint-Germain-des-Bois

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
RFI Monde MP3 64 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
Radio numéro 1 local, loiret MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ferme agroécologique
La Maison du Chaufournier
Maison des Musées
Musée De La Fonderie
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation du Cher
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Musée du Berry
Musée du Canal du Berry
Musée du Moulin du Pondy
Musée du Train et des Équipages Militaires
Musée Estève
Musée Saint-Vic
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Palais Jacques Cœur
Pôle de l'Or - Pyramide des métiers d’art
Pôle de la porcelaine

Libraries in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives municipales et communautaires0.0
Bibliothèque Alain Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque André Alciat0.0
Bibliothèque des Gibjoncs0.0
Bibliothèque des quatre piliers0.0
Bibliothèque du Val d'Auron0.0
Bibliothèque Municipal "Paul Moreau"0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Isabel Godin0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Marguerite Renaudat0.0
L'oeil en coin0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Lunery0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Cher0.0
Médiathèque Leïla Slimani0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Marguerite Renaudat0.0
Médiathèque Robert Desnos0.0
Médiathèque Trait d'union0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque d’Orval0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Emmaus
Halle au Blé
Marché couvert
Marché de Mehun-sur-Yèvre
Marché des Gibjoncs
Marché Saint-Bonnet
Marronniers
Place du 14 Juillet
Place Lewis Carroll

Castles in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restes du château de Bois-Sire-Amé

Breweries in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bos
Micro Brasserie Veridik

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Germain-des-Bois

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Briare Châtillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Fargeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Vouzon le Rabot AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Germain-des-Bois

Treatment Centers in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Instituts Thérapeutiques Éducatifs et Pédagogiques

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Germain-des-Bois

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Saturnin

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-Germain-des-Bois

What is the population of Saint-Germain-des-Bois?

Saint-Germain-des-Bois has a population of 552 residents and is located in France. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles.

Is Saint-Germain-des-Bois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,542, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $459 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 Saint-Germain-des-Bois?

Saint-Germain-des-Bois enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Germain-des-Bois?

The job market in Saint-Germain-des-Bois faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Germain-des-Bois?

The median home value in Saint-Germain-des-Bois is $91,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $459.

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