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Sewen, France

Grand Est · France

Sewen is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 555. Elevation: 1,644 ft (501 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
555 Population 52/sq mi density
1,644 ft Elevation 501 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
57.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,663 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,663 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $518/mo rent

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People

Population555
Density52/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,663
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,600
Rent$518
Housing Units222
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain57.3 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation1,644 ft (501 m)
Population555
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation1,644 ft (501 m)
Coordinates47.8072°, 6.9057°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation57.3 inches (1,456 mm)
Annual Snowfall58.9 inches (150 cm)
Median Household Income$23,663

About Sewen

Sewen is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 555. The city sits at an elevation of 1,644 feet (501 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sewen is $23,663, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Sewen vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,663
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% 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 Sewen is $103,600, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $518 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 222 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$103,600
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$518
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units222

Property Tax

Sewen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,644 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,644 ft (501 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates47.8072°N, 6.9057°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 58.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

713 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 65 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 108 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 137 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 47 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 76 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 127 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 149 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 144 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 104 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 103 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 136 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 82 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 118 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 143 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 112 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 110 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 69 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 148 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 52 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Sewen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Sewen

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Elémentaire de Sewen
Ecole Maternelle de Sewen
Ecole Maternelle et Elémentaire de Dolleren
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Radio Stations near Sewen

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GRRIF (CH) blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Worship chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Magnum Haute Vosges MP3 128 kbps
Arc Musique (CH) classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM Louange MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sewen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée Textile
Forge-musée d'Étueffont
Hartmannswillerkopf Franco-German Historial
L'Ambulance Alpine
La maison de l'ouvrier-paysan
Le Musée des Amis de Thann
Les Mille et Une Racines
Maison de la Nature des Vosges Saônoises
Maison de la Négritude
Maison départementale de l'environnement
Maison des Hautes-Mynes
Mémorial de Haute Alsace
Musée Agricole de Botans
Musée Bull et de la Mécanographie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'art moderne - Donation Maurice Jardot
Musée de l'Artisanat et des Traditions Populaires
Musée de l'Histoire
Musée de la Fête Foraine
Musée de la Schlitte et des Métiers du Bois
Musée départemental de la Montagne
Musée des Démineurs
Musée du bois
Musée du Textile des Vosges
Musée Minal
Musée Serret
Terrae Genesis
Tour 41 : musée des beaux arts
Tour 46
Vivarium du Moulin

Libraries in Sewen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Léon Deubel0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale d'Andelnans0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lucien Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque UTBM0.0
La Clé des Champs0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bourogne0.0
Médiathèque de Bavilliers0.0
Médiathèque de la Vallée de Munster0.0
Médiathèque de Rougegoutte0.0
Médiathèque de Thann0.0
Médiathèque du Thillot0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Champagney0.0
Veterbiblio0.0

Farmers Markets in Sewen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Petit Marché
Marché Artisanal de Bussang
Marché aux Hirondelles Thiéfosse
Marché de la Bresse
Marché des Vosges
Marché Fréry
Marché Hebdomadaire de Saulxures-sur-Moselotte
Marché Le Thillot
Place du Marché des Résidences

Hotels in Sewen

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Fluhr
Chambre d'hôtes La Villa Du Lac
Hôtel des Vosges

Breweries in Sewen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Faubourg
Brasserie du Marcaire
Brasserie du Territoire OXL
Brasserie Frizon
Cabrio
La pimbêche

Stadiums & Teams in Sewen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sewen

33 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 $0
Ventron 0.0 $0
Station du Markstein 0.0 $0
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 $0
Gaschney 360 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Gérardmer 0.0 $0
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 $0
La Schlucht 0.0 $0
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 $0
Valtin 0.0 $0
Lac Blanc 0.0 $0
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sewen

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Albé-Val de Villé AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Épinal Dogneville AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Herbéviller AirfieldSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont sur Meurthe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville sur Illon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sewen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sewen

Treatment Centers in Sewen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation Saint-Jean

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sewen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Sewen

What is the population of Sewen?

Sewen has a population of 555 residents and is located in France. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

Is Sewen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,663, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,600 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $518 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 Sewen?

Sewen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.3 inches, with 58.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sewen?

The job market in Sewen faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sewen?

The median home value in Sewen is $103,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $518.

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