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Sand, France

Grand Est · France

Sand is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,134. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,134 Population 244/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,767 Median Income
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Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,767 median income, 5.4% unemployment
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Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$128,200 home value, $641/mo rent

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About Sand

Sand

Sand is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.

People

Population1,134
Density244/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,767
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$128,200
Rent$641
Housing Units454
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population1,134
Population Density244 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates48.3832°, 7.6123°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (879 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$27,767

About Sand

Sand is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,134. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sand is $27,767, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (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 68 business establishments.

Income: Sand vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,767
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sand is $128,200, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $641 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 454 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,200
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$641
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units454

Property Tax

Climate in Sand

Sand has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 785 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.2°C / 36°F -0.8° / 5.3° 45.9
Feb 3.6°C / 38°F -0.4° / 7.5° 44.1
Mar 7°C / 45°F 1.9° / 12° 51.8
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 4.9° / 16.8° 56.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.2° / 20.5° 91.2
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 12.7° / 24.3° 78.7
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.2° 87.6
Aug 20°C / 68°F 14° / 26° 80.4
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 9.9° / 21.5° 58.2
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.2° 74.3
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.7° / 9.6° 60.3
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F 0.3° / 6.1° 56.0
Sand experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates48.3832°N, 7.6123°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,082 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 77 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 104 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 123 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 127 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 146 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 91 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 101 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 121 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 108 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 122 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 98 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 36 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 86 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 139 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 135 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 95 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 122 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 77 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 126 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in

Sand has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Sand

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle de Sand — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sand

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Skyrock rap MP3 128 kbps
baden.fm (DE) pop MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Alsace public radio MP3 128 kbps
SWR4 Freiburg (DE) oldies, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Baden fm nur deutsch (DE) deutschpop, pop AAC
Accent 4 — MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio Ohr (DE) — AAC
4U 70s Flower rock classic MP3
Azur FM 68 - Colmar — MP3 192 kbps
Azur FM 67 - Sélestat — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Belle Vue — MP3 256 kbps
Laut.FM Dark-Bites (DE) alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Elsass — MP3 128 kbps
Est FM — MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio Ohr 90er (DE) 90's AAC
Dark Bites (DE) alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
Cine-melody — MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio MMD (DE) — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Judaïca Strasbourg religion MP3 128 kbps
Radio En Construction campus radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Studio 1 — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Rathaus / Heimatmuseum / Tovarer Stuben
Archäobotanischer Römergarten
Aubette 1928
Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins
Château Vodou
Espace Henri Loux Vaisselle traditionnelle alsacienne
Ferme Linck
Folie Marco
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Fort de Mutzig
Franzfelder Heimatstube
Hanauer Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatstube und Museumsdorfschiire
Historischer Verein Schuttern
Käserei Museum
Kellermuseum
Kirschenmuseum
Königschaffhauser Tor | Fasnetsmuseum
Kühlwasser-Pumpengebäude und Haselwander-Generator
Kunsthalle Messmer
La Maison du Pain d'épices
Le Musée de l'Art Populaire Alsacien de Patrick Singer
Le Vaisseau
Les Secrets du Chocolat
Lieu d'Europe
Lotte`s Museum für Landwirtschaft
Maison de la Manufacture d'Armes Blanches
Maison du pain
Maison du Pain d'Alsace
Musée Alsacien
Musée archéologique
Musée de Benfeld
Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame
Musée de la Chartreuse
Musée de la Chartreuse
Musée de Minéralogie
Musée de Sismologie et de Magnétisme Terrestre
Musée des arts décoratifs
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Bain Rituel Juif
Musée Historique
Musée Mémorial Ligne Maginot à Marckolsheim
Musée Municipal
Musée Tomi Ungerer Centre International de l'Illustration
Musée Würth
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Museum Riegel
Narrenschau Kenzingen
Narrenscheune
Oberrheinisches Tabakmuseum
Palais du Pain d'épices
Römeranlage
Römisches Streifenhaus
Städtisches Museum Margarethen Kapelle
The House of Witches
Torhiesli
Ufo
Villa Jamm
Vorderöstereich Museum

Libraries in Sand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek im Dorftreff Kaffeesatz0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Ebersheim0.0
Bibliothèque de Bischheim0.0
Bibliothèque de Géographie et d'Aménagement0.0
Bibliothèque de l'IUT Robert Schuman et de pharmacie0.0
Bibliothèque de la Robertsau0.0
Bibliothèque de la Robertsau0.0
Bibliothèque Dimière0.0
Bibliothèque du PEGE0.0
Bibliothèque du PEGE0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale de Rhinau0.0
bibliothèque Jean Egen0.0
Bibliothèque Le Nautilus0.0
Bibliothèque Le Nautilus0.0
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 municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothéque municipale de Bischheim "LE SAPIN VERT"0.0
Bibliothèque Nationale Universitaire de Strasbourg0.0
Bücherei St. Peter0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kippenheim0.0
Gemeindebücherei Malterdingen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Ringsheim0.0
Groupe scolaire du Schlotten0.0
Humanist Library0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Jakobus0.0
köb bv - Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Laurentius0.0
L'Alinéa0.0
Le monde de Théo0.0
Le Studium0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Mediathek Kehl0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Cronenbourg0.0
Médiathèque de Barr0.0
Médiathèque de la Meinau0.0
Médiathèque de la Meinau0.0
Médiathèque de Molsheim0.0
Médiathèque de Neudorf0.0
Médiathèque Denise Rack-Salomon0.0
Médiathèque du Neuhof0.0
Médiathèque du Neuhof0.0
Médiathèque Espace Gilbert Estève0.0
Médiathèque Frida Kahlo0.0
Médiathèque Gisèle Halimi0.0
Médiathèque Hautepierre0.0
Médiathèque Hautepierre0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Jeunesse Olympe de Gouges (Centre ville)0.0
Médiathèque Josselmann0.0
Médiathèque Le Moulin0.0
Médiathèque Marceau0.0
Médiathèque Marceau0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges (Centre ville)0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Ettenheim0.0

Farmers Markets in Sand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AMAP du jardin d'Agnès et de la ferme Lindgrube
AMAP du jardin d'Agnès et de la ferme Lindgrube
Galerie Decorde
Galerie Decorde
Halle de marché
Halle du marché de Neudorf
Halle du Marché Gare
Le Marché bio
Les Halles du Scilt
Les Halles du Scilt
Marché
Marché aux Vins
Marché de la Meinau
Marché de la Meinau
Marché du frais et du bio
Marché du Terroir
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire de Schiltigheim
Marché hebdomadaire de Schiltigheim
Marché place de Bordeaux
Marché place de Bordeaux
Marie-Müller-Platz
Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof
Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof
Wochenmarkt auf dem historischen Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt Kehl
Wochenmarkt Kehl

Hotels in Sand

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Charrue

Monuments in Sand

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banc Napoléonien

Breweries in Sand

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
A. Grüner
Bières artisanales Artzner
Bières artisanales Artzner
Bio Brasseurs
Brasserie 3 Mâts
Brasserie 3 Mâts
Brasserie Bendorf
Brasserie Bendorf
Brasserie Guilhéon
Brasserie la Narcose
Brasserie La Saint-Pierre
Dammenmühle-Brauhaus
Labbb
Labbb
Le Brassin des Frangins
Les Brasseurs du Ried
Matten
Micro Brasserie
Micro Brasserie
Ostel Bräu
Overground Brewing
Overground Brewing
Perle
Römerbräu Riegel

Stadiums & Teams in Sand

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Ski Resorts Near Sand

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skigebiet Mehliskopf 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hundseck 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skistadion Kniebis 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Lac Blanc 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Adlerschanzen Schönwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Valtin 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Schlucht 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gaschney 360 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kalte Herberge 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station du Markstein 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rouge Gazon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sand

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden AirportFKBLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base—Medium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield—Small Airport
Albé-Val de Villé Airfield—Small Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg Airfield—Small Airport
Baden-Oos Airfield—Small Airport
Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Bining Airfield—Small Airport
Bremgarten Airfield—Small Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace—Small Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield—Small Airport
Gros Rederching Airfield—Small Airport
Haguenau Airfield—Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field—Small Airport
Kehl-Sundheim Airfield—Small Airport
Kirchzarten Airfield—Small Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield—Small Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield—Small Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield—Small Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Malsch-Ettlingen Ultralight Flightpark—Small Airport
Masevaux Airfield—Small Airport
Mosailes en Moselle Airfield—Small Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield—Small Airport
Müllheim Airfield—Small Airport
Offenburg-Baden Airfield—Small Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Rastatt Airfield—Small Airport
Rheinstetten Glider Field—Small Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix Airfield—Small Airport
Salmbach Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Sarre-Union Airfield—Small Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield—Small Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield—Small Airport
Saverne Steinbourg Airfield—Small Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Schweighofen Airfield—Small Airport
Siersthal Airstrip—Small Airport
Söller Airfield—Small Airport
Soppe Airfield—Small Airport
Strasbourg Neuhof Airfield—Small Airport
Trimbach Airfield—Small Airport
Trois Forêts Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
ULM HIGHLANDER Airfield—Small Airport
Wissembourg Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sand

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adelis
Centre de Neuro-Psychiatrie de l'Esplanade
Centre Médico Sportif Meinau CMSM
Centre Ophtalmologique du Rhin
Clinique de la Vision
Cmsi
EPSAN - Hôpital de Jour
Excel Vision
Expert Vision Center
Friedrich Haus Ärzte
InWe'Care
Les instituts de la clinique de l'Orangerie
Reha Klinik St. Landelin
Simse imagerie médicale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sand

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Sand

What is the population of Sand?

Sand has a population of 1,134 residents and is located in France. The population density is 244 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is Sand expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,767, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,200 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $641 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sand?

Sand has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sand?

The unemployment rate in Sand is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 68 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sand?

The median home value in Sand is $128,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $641.

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