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Wizernes, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Wizernes is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 3,544. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,544 Population 1,030/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,784 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$21,784 median income, 11.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $599/mo rent

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About Wizernes

Wizernes

Wizernes is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. It lies 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Saint-Omer on the banks of the river Aa at the D928 and D211 road junction. The commune is twinned with Ensdorf, Germany.

People

Population3,544
Density1,030/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,784
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$599
Housing Units1,418
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population3,544
Population Density1,030 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates50.7117°, 2.2432°
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$21,784

About Wizernes

Wizernes is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 3,544. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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 Wizernes is $21,784, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 213 business establishments.

Income: Wizernes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,784
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)213

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wizernes 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 1,418 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, 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 Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,418

Property Tax

Wizernes 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 79 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

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density1,030/sq mi
Coordinates50.7117°N, 2.2432°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

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 96 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 120 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 104 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 148 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 31 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 107 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 77 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 87 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 133 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 87 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 31 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 76 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 113 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 115 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 59 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 114 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 40 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 127 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 58 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 82 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 57 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Wizernes has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Wizernes

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie 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 Wizernes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agincourt 1415 centre
Archives municipales
Centre Azincourt 1415
Centre Interprétation Art et Culture
La Coupole
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison de la Bataille
Maison des Archers
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Maison du Westhoek - Office de tourisme
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée de la Mine
Musée Départemental de Flandre
Musée des Gigottos Automates
Musée Guillaume de Rubrouck
Musée Henri Dupuis
Musée Jeanne Devos

Libraries in Wizernes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audruicq0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fruges0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque René Goscinny0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Buysscheure0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo0.0
Public library0.0
Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers0.0

Farmers Markets in Wizernes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Place d'Audruicq
Tuesday Morning

Cafes in Wizernes

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Louange

Breweries in Wizernes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbaye de Clairmarais
Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie Thiriez
BrewBlock
La Brasserie Airoise

Airports Near Wizernes

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
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
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

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 Wizernes

What is the population of Wizernes?

Wizernes has a population of 3,544 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,030 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

Is Wizernes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,784, 71% 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 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wizernes?

Wizernes 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 Wizernes?

The job market in Wizernes faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 213 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wizernes?

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

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