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Simard, France

Bourgogne · France

Simard is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 886. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
886 Population 102/sq mi density
689 ft Elevation 210 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,518 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,518 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $429/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population886
Density102/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,518
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$429
Housing Units354
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Population886
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Coordinates46.7197°, 5.1807°
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$22,518

About Simard

Simard is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 886. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 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 Simard is $22,518, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (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 53 business establishments.

Income: Simard vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,518
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Simard is $85,800, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $429 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 354 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$85,800
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$429
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units354

Property Tax

Simard 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 689 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

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates46.7197°N, 5.1807°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 149 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 120 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 99 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 140 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 141 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 103 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 87 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 103 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 147 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 90 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 141 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 145 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 121 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 137 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 84 km
Feb 18, 2004 2 km SW of Vuadens, Switzerland M3.8 140 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 150 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 144 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 129 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Simard has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Simard

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École primaire
École Daniel Pennac
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Radio Stations near Simard

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM MP3

Museums in Simard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Eden
Écomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne
Espace D'Artagnan
La Maison du Pain
Maison de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation bressanes
Maison de la Poupée
Maison du Blé et du Pain
Moulin de Montjay
Musée d'Histoire et de Culture des Sourds
Musée de l'Imprimerie (Écomusée)
Musée de l'Ours en peluche (privé)
Musée du Terroir
Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille
Musée du Vélo
Musée municipal

Libraries in Simard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Germain-du-Bois0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Guigue0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sermoyer0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Besson0.0

Farmers Markets in Simard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Panier Bressan
Marché de Louhans
Marché de Saint-Martin en Bresse

Gas Stations in Simard

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3040213518

Stadiums & Teams in Simard

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Ski Resorts Near Simard

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0

Airports Near Simard

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas 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
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouilly-Maconge AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Simard

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Simard

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Simard

What is the population of Simard?

Simard has a population of 886 residents and is located in France. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

Is Simard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,518, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $429 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 Simard?

Simard 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 Simard?

The job market in Simard faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Simard?

The median home value in Simard is $85,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $429.

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