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Villers-le-Lac, France
Bourgogne · France
Villers-le-Lac is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 4,423. Elevation: 2,740 ft (835 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Villers-le-Lac
Villers-le-Lac is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
People
Economy
C+Housing
AClimate
| Population | 4,423 |
| Population Density | 234 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,740 ft (835 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0632°, 6.6670° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Bourgogne |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.0 inches (1,677 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 63.8 inches (162 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $39,344 |
About Villers-le-Lac
Villers-le-Lac is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 4,423. The city sits at an elevation of 2,740 feet (835 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Villers-le-Lac vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $39,344 |
| 48% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.4% |
| 133% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 265 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $167,000 |
| 41% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $835 |
| 28% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,769 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,740 ft (835 m) |
| Area | 18.9 sq mi (48.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0632°N, 6.6670°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 142 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 106 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Villers-le-Lac has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (3.7").
Schools in Villers-le-Lac
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Centre | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Centre | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Chauffaud | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Saut du Doubs | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Genévriers | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Villers-le-Lac
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTN (CH) | regional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fribourg (CH) | local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers | classic hits 70s, old hits | MP3 | |
| Radio R Louange (CH) | christian contemporary, christian praise&worship | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RadioFr. Fresh (CH) | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Plein Air Besançon | doubs, plein air | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Electrons Libres (CH) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Electrons Libres (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rocher (CH) | community radio, suisse | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Rocket (CH) | alternative, eclectic prog | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Gaba Switzerland (CH) | deep house, minimal | OGG | |
| Plein Air Pontarlier | doubs, plein air | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Villers-le-Lac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association RVT-Historique | ||||
| Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix | ||||
| Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix | ||||
| Ferme-musée du Montagnon | ||||
| Halle aux enchères - Urbanisme horloger | ||||
| La Banderette | ||||
| La Grange | ||||
| La Maison de l'industrie | ||||
| La Morille | ||||
| Le Manège | ||||
| Maison de l'Absinthe | ||||
| Maison de la Tourbière | ||||
| Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches | ||||
| Musée d'histoire | ||||
| Musée d'Horlogerie du Locle | ||||
| Musée de l'Areuse | ||||
| Musée de l'aviation militaire | ||||
| Musée de l'Horlogerie du Haut-Doubs | ||||
| Musée de la mécanique d'art et du patrimoine | ||||
| Musée de la montre | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle | ||||
| Musée des civilisations de l'Islam | ||||
| Musée des Grenouilles | ||||
| Musée des roues de l'Areuse | ||||
| Musée du tram | ||||
| Musée international de l'horlogerie | ||||
| Musée militaire | ||||
| Musée paysan et artisanal | ||||
| Musée Rousseau de Môtiers | ||||
| Musée Vie d'Antan | ||||
| Muzoo | ||||
| Vapeur du Val-de-Travers | ||||
| Vivarium | ||||
| Volkswrecks Bar & Museum |
Libraries in Villers-le-Lac
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Chateau de Saget | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Cortaillod | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Cugy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Fleurier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale du Val-de-Travers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bevaix | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Auberson | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Ecole d'Arts Appliqués | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Ville du Locle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Peseux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Tévenon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des jeunes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Jeunes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Jeunes du Locle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale de La Béroche | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque jeunesse de Peseux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Louis Pergaud | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique d'Estavayer-le-Lac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scolaire et publique de Sainte-Croix | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation et d'étude sur la langue internationale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alain Cartier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Arcades | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale Roland Bouhéret | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Villers-le-Lac
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall'titude | |||||
| Marché d'Estavayer-le-Lac | |||||
| Place du Marché |
Hotels in Villers-le-Lac
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Villers-le-Lac
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Villers-le-Lac
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Villers-le-Lac
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Villers-le-Lac
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Villers-le-Lac
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Villers-le-Lac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer station | ||||
| Brasserie Artisanale Val-de-Travers | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Avenir | ||||
| Brasserie de la Fontaine | ||||
| Brasserie de La Meute | ||||
| L'Avenir | ||||
| La Brelok | ||||
| La Brelok' | ||||
| La Chauffouillarde | ||||
| La Comète | ||||
| La P'tite Anglaise |
Stadiums & Teams in Villers-le-Lac
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Villers-le-Lac
66 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapfere - Plaffeien | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Cernay Blanche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brot-Dessus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Robella | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Fourgs | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Métabief | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ottenleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommartel / Le Locle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mouthe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont-Gibloux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Berra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwarzsee | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Foncine le Haut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| l'Abbaye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Charmey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Site du Meix Musy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Gollières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Corbatière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crêt-du-Puy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Bugnenets-Savagnières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Breuleux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Combe Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tramelan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Golatte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pierrefontaine Les Varans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Malleray - Les Orvalles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Genevez | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Goule | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Rousses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rellerli – Schönried | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Pléiades | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Prévondes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Longchaumois Rosset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Château-d'Oex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Trélasse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wispile – Gstaad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Paccots | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dôle-Tuffes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rochers de Naye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lauenen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Mosses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Serra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Thollon les Mémises | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-George | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rathvel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Moléson | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bellefontaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Gentianes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chalet a Gobet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Brassus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Le Glacier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Chia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Froideville | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jaunpass | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Orient | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jaun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Villers-le-Lac
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Les Eplatures Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Payerne Air Base | VIP | Medium Airport |
| Vesoul-Frotey Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron | — | Small Airport |
| Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Athose Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM Thollon les Mémises | — | Small Airport |
| Belfort Chaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bellechasse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Besançon La Vèze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Besançon-Thise Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bressaucourt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Courtelary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fournet ULM | — | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Gruyère Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Malachère Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Vrine Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lambrey Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lanans Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lausanne la Blécherette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Masevaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montricher Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Môtiers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neuchâtel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pontarlier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saanen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saulnot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Soppe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vieux-Ferrette Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zweisimmen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Villers-le-Lac
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Villers-le-Lac
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Joseph | |
| Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Protestante Évangélique du Haut-Doubs | |
| Église Saint-Claude | |
| Église Saint-François-de-Sales |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Villers-le-Lac
What is the population of Villers-le-Lac?
Villers-le-Lac has a population of 4,423 residents and is located in France. The population density is 234 people per square mile, spread across 18.9 square miles.
Is Villers-le-Lac expensive to live in?
The median household income is $39,344, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $167,000 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Villers-le-Lac?
Villers-le-Lac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches, with 63.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Villers-le-Lac?
The job market in Villers-le-Lac faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 265 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Villers-le-Lac?
The median home value in Villers-le-Lac is $167,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $835.