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Wassigny, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Wassigny is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,040. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,040 Population 207/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,926 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,926 median income, 18.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $491/mo rent

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About Wassigny

Wassigny

Wassigny is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

People

Population1,040
Density207/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,926
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$491
Housing Units416
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Population1,040
Population Density207 / sq mi
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates50.0133°, 3.5999°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$19,926

About Wassigny

Wassigny is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,040. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Wassigny is $19,926, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.2% (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 62 business establishments.

Income: Wassigny vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,926
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.2%
406% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wassigny is $98,200, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $491 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 416 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 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,200
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$491
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units416

Property Tax

Wassigny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates50.0133°N, 3.5999°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 57 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 46 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 143 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 48 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 98 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 146 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 141 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 42 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 48 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 80 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 48 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 128 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 69 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 141 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 123 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 49 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 104 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 118 km
Jul 19, 2004 1 km W of Haltinne, Belgium M2.8 115 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Wassigny has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Wassigny

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Marcel Foulon - - - -
Collège Simone Veil - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wassigny

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTBF Viva+ (BE) - MP3
Canal FM - MP3 128 kbps
CN'O - AAC+ 96 kbps
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3

Museums in Wassigny

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Familistère de Guise
La maison de Marie-Jeanne
La maison du textile
Maison Forestière Wilfred Owen
Mini musée de la Grande Guerre et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers
Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry
Musée des Évolutions
Musée Henri Matisse
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata

Libraries in Wassigny

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale - Centre socio-culturel Fabrice Tupet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Guise0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque d'Alaincourt0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale du Cateau-Cambrésis0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0

Farmers Markets in Wassigny

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché des Digues

Breweries in Wassigny

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Solesmes
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie Historique de l'Abbaye du Cateau
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois

Airports Near Wassigny

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield-Small Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield-Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield-Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield-Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wassigny

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wassigny

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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 Wassigny

What is the population of Wassigny?

Wassigny has a population of 1,040 residents and is located in France. The population density is 207 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

Is Wassigny expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,926, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,200 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wassigny?

Wassigny has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wassigny?

The job market in Wassigny faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wassigny?

The median home value in Wassigny is $98,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $491.

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