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Velars-sur-Ouche, France

Bourgogne · France

Velars-sur-Ouche is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,583. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,583 Population 138/sq mi density
896 ft Elevation 273 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,516 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,516 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, $598/mo rent

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About Velars-sur-Ouche

Velars-sur-Ouche

Velars-sur-Ouche is a commune in the Côte-d'Or department in eastern France. The composer Pierre Desvignes was born in this village.

People

Population1,583
Density138/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,516
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$119,600
Rent$598
Housing Units633
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Population1,583
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Coordinates47.3196°, 4.9059°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (825 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$29,516

About Velars-sur-Ouche

Velars-sur-Ouche is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,583. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Velars-sur-Ouche is $29,516, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (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 95 business establishments.

Income: Velars-sur-Ouche vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,516
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Velars-sur-Ouche is $119,600, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $598 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 633 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,600
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$598
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units633

Property Tax

Climate in Velars-sur-Ouche

Velars-sur-Ouche has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F -0.3° / 5.5° 56.5
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F -0.1° / 7.6° 43.1
Mar 7.6°C / 46°F 2.6° / 12.5° 48.2
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 5.2° / 16.1° 54.4
May 14.6°C / 58°F 9.2° / 20° 76.9
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.7° / 24.2° 64.8
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.5° 64.6
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 14.6° / 26.2° 61.9
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 11° / 21.8° 56.3
Oct 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.1° 75.8
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.2° / 9.7° 77.3
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F 0.6° / 6° 61.2
Velars-sur-Ouche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates47.3196°N, 4.9059°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.62"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 131 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 103 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 140 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 102 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 132 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 42 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 73 km
Mar 24, 2003 5 km WSW of Frahier-et-Chatebier, France M3.6 138 km
Nov 14, 1990 0 km WSW of Saint-Nabord, France M3.5 149 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 127 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 35 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 129 km
Mar 23, 1993 3 km NE of Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont, France M3.3 130 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 86 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 28 km
Mar 19, 2001 3 km NE of Novillars, France M3.2 94 km
Nov 5, 1993 3 km SSE of Gland, Switzerland M3.2 147 km
Jul 17, 2001 2 km NNE of Saint-Hippolyte, France M3.2 145 km
Mar 14, 1991 9 km ESE of Val-de-Meuse, France M3.2 91 km
Jan 15, 2007 5 km ENE of Frotey-lès-Vesoul, France M3.2 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Velars-sur-Ouche has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Velars-sur-Ouche

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École maternelle
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Radio Stations near Velars-sur-Ouche

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio BIP local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
★ Radio Dijon Campus campus radio, college radio MP3
Fréquence Plus MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM MP3
Air Connect edm, house MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Bourgogne MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Velars-sur-Ouche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cellule-musée Sainte Élisabeth de la Trinité
Chapelle des Climats
Ecole-musée de Champagny
Église Sainte-Anne
Espace d’art contemporain
Fabrique de pain d'épices Mulot et Petit Jean
FRAC Bourgogne
Le Cassissium
Maison Jacques-Copeau
Musée archéologique de Dijon
Musée d'art sacré
Musée de l'électricité de Bourgogne
Musée de la vie bourguignonne Perrin de Puycousin
Musée de Nuits-Saint-Georges
Musée des Beaux Arts
Musée Magnin
Musée Napoléon Ier
Musée Rude
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle

Libraries in Velars-sur-Ouche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B2UFR Campus0.0
B2UFR Chabot-Charny0.0
Bibilothèque des Hauts de Montchapet0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Centre-ville jeunesse0.0
Bibliothèque Colette0.0
Bibliothèque Colnet0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Clénay0.0
bibliothèque communale de Gevrey-Chambertin0.0
Bibliothèque d'Ancey0.0
Bibliothèque de l'IAE0.0
Bibliothèque Fontaine d'Ouche0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne Lelièvre0.0
Bibliothèque Maladière0.0
Bibliothèque Mansart0.0
Bibliothèque multimédia Henri Vincenot0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
BIBLIOTHÈQUE municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Quetigny0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Velars-sur-Ouche0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Médiathèque Port du Canal0.0
Bibliothèque patrimoniale et d'étude0.0
Bibliothèque UMR - ARTeHIS0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Inspé - Dijon0.0
BU Droit-Lettres0.0
BU IUT de Dijon0.0
BU Le Cortex (Sciences)0.0
BU Santé0.0
Centre Culturel Université Populaire Bibliothèque François Mitterand0.0
Centre de documentation sur la santé0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
La petite bibliothèque0.0
Médi@lude0.0
Médiadoc0.0
Médiathèque Bachelard0.0
Médiathèque Champollion0.0
Médiathèque Lucien-Brenot0.0
Médiathèque Michel ÉTIÉVANT0.0
Médiathèque Michel Pimpie0.0
Médiathèque UFR Langues et Communication0.0

Farmers Markets in Velars-sur-Ouche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle Simone VEIL
Halles Centrales
La Ruche qui dit oui !
Locavor Dijon Alix Providence
Locavor Dijon Sacré-Cœur
Locavor Is-sur-Tille
Locavor Talant
Marché à prix libre des Lentillères
Marché couvert
Marché de Longvic
Marché des Grésilles
Place du marché
Place Saint-Venant
Place Saint-Vincent

Hotels in Velars-sur-Ouche

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Ferme du Coucou

Cafes in Velars-sur-Ouche

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la poste

Gas Stations in Velars-sur-Ouche

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Intermarché

Breweries in Velars-sur-Ouche

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bois des Mousses
Brasserie Bouillant
Brasserie de la Roche Aigüe
Brasserie de la Source
Brasserie des sources de l’Ouche
Brasserie Elixkir
ex-Brasserie La Roteuse
Independent House
La Kanopée
Le Crazy

Stadiums & Teams in Velars-sur-Ouche

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Velars-sur-Ouche

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-lès-Gray AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bar-sur-Seine AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Cessey-Baigneux-les-Juffs AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Châtillon-sur-Seine AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp AirfieldSmall Airport
Dampierre et Flée AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
Langres-Rolampont AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouilly-Maconge AirfieldSmall Airport
Recey Le Mont de Lucey AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulieu-Liernais AirfieldSmall Airport
Semur-en-Auxois AirfieldSmall Airport
Souhil AirfieldSmall Airport
Til Châtel AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Velars-sur-Ouche

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Velars-sur-Ouche

Treatment Centers in Velars-sur-Ouche

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation fonctionnel COS Divio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Velars-sur-Ouche

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame d'Étang
Église Saint-Bénigne
Église Saint-Blaise

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 Velars-sur-Ouche

What is the population of Velars-sur-Ouche?

Velars-sur-Ouche has a population of 1,583 residents and is located in France. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

Is Velars-sur-Ouche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,516, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,600 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $598 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Velars-sur-Ouche?

Velars-sur-Ouche has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Velars-sur-Ouche?

The unemployment rate in Velars-sur-Ouche is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Velars-sur-Ouche?

The median home value in Velars-sur-Ouche is $119,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $598.

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