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Hirson

City in Hauts-de-France, France

Overview

Hirson is a charming small town in the Hauts-de-France region, known for its historic railway heritage and beautiful natural surroundings. The city offers a peaceful ambiance, green spaces, and a taste of authentic rural French life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Hauts-de-France
Population
8,565
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.92°, 4.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,625
Local Cost
$938
Local Income
$1,650
Cashless
50
English
30
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
1.9°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-15.0°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
858 mm
Internet Speed
156 Mbps
Upload
176 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
7
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
280.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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