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Wismes, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Wismes is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 532. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
532 Population 115/sq mi density
440 ft Elevation 134 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,367 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,367 median income, 11.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $599/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population532
Density115/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,367
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$599
Housing Units213
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Population532
Population Density115 / sq mi
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates50.6542°, 2.0710°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$22,367

About Wismes

Wismes is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 532. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Wismes is $22,367, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Wismes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,367
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wismes is $119,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $599 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 213 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$599
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units213

Property Tax

Wismes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates50.6542°N, 2.0710°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 89 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 144 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 131 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 111 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 18 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 110 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 64 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 85 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 81 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 17 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 142 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 124 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 113 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 62 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 37 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 70 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 68 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 107 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 137 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 53 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Wismes has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Wismes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire du Centre RPI 131
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Radio Stations near Wismes

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wismes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agincourt 1415 centre
Centre Azincourt 1415
La Coupole
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison des Archers
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée de la Céramique de Desvres
Musée Henri Dupuis
Saint-Joseph Village
Saint-Joseph Village au Marais de Guines
Tour de l'Horloge
Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres

Libraries in Wismes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audruicq0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fruges0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wismes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Place d'Audruicq
Tuesday Morning

Breweries in Wismes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbaye de Clairmarais
Brasserie du Funquet
Brasserie Quentovic
BrewBlock

Airports Near Wismes

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wismes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-André
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 Wismes

What is the population of Wismes?

Wismes has a population of 532 residents and is located in France. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is Wismes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,367, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $599 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wismes?

Wismes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wismes?

The job market in Wismes faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wismes?

The median home value in Wismes is $119,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $599.

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