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Sauvigny-les-Bois, France

Bourgogne · France

Sauvigny-les-Bois is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,527. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,527 Population 228/sq mi density
689 ft Elevation 210 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,255 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,255 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $493/mo rent

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About Sauvigny-les-Bois

Sauvigny-les-Bois

Sauvigny-les-Bois is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France. It is located on the junction of the main D18 road with the D209, 9 km south east of Nevers.

People

Population1,527
Density228/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,255
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,600
Rent$493
Housing Units611
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Population1,527
Population Density228 / sq mi
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Coordinates46.9668°, 3.2719°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (771 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,255

About Sauvigny-les-Bois

Sauvigny-les-Bois is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,527. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sauvigny-les-Bois is $26,255, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (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 92 business establishments.

Income: Sauvigny-les-Bois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,255
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)92

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sauvigny-les-Bois is $98,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $493 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 611 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,600
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$493
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units611

Property Tax

Sauvigny-les-Bois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density228/sq mi
Coordinates46.9668°N, 3.2719°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 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 97 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 92 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 116 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 118 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 131 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 105 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 137 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 117 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 138 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 128 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 129 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 127 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 96 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 113 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 128 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 134 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 115 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 128 km
Mar 24, 2005 6 km NNE of Dun-le-Palestel, France M3.1 138 km
May 30, 1991 4 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Sauvigny-les-Bois has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Sauvigny-les-Bois

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École l'Orée du Bois
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Radio Stations near Sauvigny-les-Bois

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC Info Talk Sport sports news MP3 128 kbps
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sauvigny-les-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Toueur V, Centre d'Interprétation Touristique et Culturel
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'éducation
Musée de la faïence et des beaux-arts
Musée de La Mine - La Machine
Musée du Palais ducal
Musée Sainte Bernadette

Libraries in Sauvigny-les-Bois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Decize0.0
Jean Jaurès0.0
La toute petite bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque - Le Jardin des livres0.0
Médiathèque de Sougy-sur-Loire0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Mediatheque Saint-Eloi0.0

Farmers Markets in Sauvigny-les-Bois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché de Fourchambault
La Halle
Marché couvert Carnot
Marché Saint-Arigle
Place du Champ de Foire

Castles in Sauvigny-les-Bois

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Machy

Dentists in Sauvigny-les-Bois

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1226674673

Breweries in Sauvigny-les-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Olieu - Bière bio de Nevers

Airports Near Sauvigny-les-Bois

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Avallon AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Briare Châtillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamecy-Rix AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Vincelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Fargeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sauvigny-les-Bois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sauvigny-les-Bois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sauvigny-les-Bois

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne

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 Sauvigny-les-Bois

What is the population of Sauvigny-les-Bois?

Sauvigny-les-Bois has a population of 1,527 residents and is located in France. The population density is 228 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

Is Sauvigny-les-Bois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,255, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $493 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sauvigny-les-Bois?

Sauvigny-les-Bois has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.

How is the job market in Sauvigny-les-Bois?

Sauvigny-les-Bois has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 92 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sauvigny-les-Bois?

The median home value in Sauvigny-les-Bois is $98,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $493.

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