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Aigues-Mortes, France

Occitanie · France

Aigues-Mortes is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 6,526. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,526 Population 179/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,732 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,732 median income, 15.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $767/mo rent

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About Aigues-Mortes

Aigues-Mortes

Aigues-Mortes is a commune in the Gard department in the Occitania region of southern France. The medieval city walls surrounding the city are well preserved. Situated on the junction of the Canal du Rhône à Sète and the Chenal Maritime to Le Grau-du-Roi, the town is a transit center for canal craft and Dutch barges.

People

Population6,526
Density179/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,732
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$153,400
Rent$767
Housing Units2,610
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population6,526
Population Density179 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates43.5668°, 4.1907°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (527 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$24,732

About Aigues-Mortes

Aigues-Mortes is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 6,526. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Aigues-Mortes is $24,732, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 392 business establishments.

Income: Aigues-Mortes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,732
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.1%
319% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)392

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Aigues-Mortes is $153,400, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $767 (34% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,610 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,400
46% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$767
34% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,610

Property Tax

Climate in Aigues-Mortes

Aigues-Mortes has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 637 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12° 56.4
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.1° 35.0
Mar 11.3°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.3° 39.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.7° 55.8
May 17.8°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.6° 45.7
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 16.8° / 26.9° 32.9
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.2° / 29.6° 16.9
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 18.9° / 29.3° 36.2
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25.2° 88.2
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.7° 92.8
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.7° 78.4
Dec 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.5° 59.4
Aigues-Mortes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates43.5668°N, 4.1907°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

379 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 83 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 116 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 114 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 121 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 104 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 26 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 148 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 150 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 107 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 83 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 30 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 103 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 104 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 126 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 102 km
Apr 1, 1993 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 103 km
Dec 11, 1991 1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 103 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 81 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 92 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Aigues-Mortes has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Aigues-Mortes

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Gambetta
École Maternelle Charles Gros
École primaire Charles Gros
Ecole primaire Henri Severin
Groupe scolaire Charles Gros
Collège Irène Joliot-Curie
École primaire Hameau de Montcalm
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Radio Stations near Aigues-Mortes

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
RTS Nîmes MP3 128 kbps
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
L'Eko OGG 320 kbps
France Bleu Hérault MP3 128 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps
Divergence FM MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Jazz MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France MP3 192 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Aigues-Mortes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Maison Consulaire
Cave coopérative municipale de Pérols - Musée communal pérolien
Cave coopérative municipale de Pérols - Musée communal pérolien
Chapelle des Ursulines
Espace Terroir
Exposition archéologique
La Tour des Prisons
Le Carré de la pêche
Le Tacot Musée
Maison du Boutis
Médard
Musée de la Maison Romane
Musée des Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Musée du site d'Ambrussum
Musée et Source Perrier
Musée tours et remparts d‘Aigues-Mortes
Paul Pastre
Vinopanorama

Libraries in Aigues-Mortes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alexandre Langlade0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "Au bonheur des livres"0.0
Bibliothèque Anne Bourgouin-Durand0.0
Bibliothèque et Archives0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Drézéry0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vendargues0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette - Le Mas des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Saussines La Forge0.0
Centre Culturel Aime Gileni0.0
Espace Castans0.0
Médiatèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Willaime0.0
Médiathèque de L'Ancre0.0
Médiathèque de Sommières0.0
Médiathèque du Pays de Lunel0.0
Médiathèque Émile Cazelles0.0
Médiathèque Françoise Giroud0.0
Médiathèque Frédéric Mistral0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Baissette0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Doumergue0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Ernest Hemingway0.0
Médiathèque Jean Giono0.0
Médiathèque Jean Matte0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Relais du Bibliobus0.0

Farmers Markets in Aigues-Mortes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché
Halle
Halles de Lunel
Les Bouquinistes
Les Halles
Marché Alimentaire
Marché aux Fleurs
Marché aux Puces
Marché d'Aubais
Marché de Beaulieu
Marché de Mauguio
Marché de Pérols
Marché de Pérols
Marché des fruits Nagel
Marché des fruits Nagel
Marché des Fruits Nagel
Marché du Boucanet
Marché du Boucanet
Marché du Stade des Costières
Marché Paysan
Marché provençal
Marché Traditionnel

Hotels in Aigues-Mortes

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chambre d’hôtes La Maison du Mole
Chez Carrière
Hôtel Canal
Hôtel des Croisades
Hôtel des remparts
Hôtel les Templiers
L'escale
Le Mas des Sables
Le Saint-Louis
Les Arcades
Mas de la Tour Carbonnière
Médiéval
Royal Hotel - Noemy
Villa Mazarin

Cafes in Aigues-Mortes

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Terrasse
Le Bistrot des Pecheurs
Le Perroquet
Les Fées Café
Midi Cafè
Une Maison en Camargue

Cinemas in Aigues-Mortes

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marcel Pagnol

Castles in Aigues-Mortes

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Montcalm

Veterinaries in Aigues-Mortes

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire des Remparts

Train Stations in Aigues-Mortes

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aigues-Mortes

Gas Stations in Aigues-Mortes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Super U

Banks in Aigues-Mortes

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Aigues-Mortes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Des Costieres
Brasserie des Garrigues
Fauve Craft Bière
Fauve Craft Bière
La Barbaude
La Fiesta
Le b
PriZm
PriZm

Stadiums & Teams in Aigues-Mortes

TeamLeagueDivision
Arènes de Pérols
Arènes Roger Itier
Sud de France Arena

Ski Resorts Near Aigues-Mortes

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0

Airports Near Aigues-Mortes

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Aigues-Mortes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aigues Mortes

Treatment Centers in Aigues-Mortes

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Infirmiers
Pôle Santé Pompidou

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aigues-Mortes

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la confrérie des Pénitents-Gris
Église Notre-Dame-des-Sablons
Temple

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 Aigues-Mortes

What is the population of Aigues-Mortes?

Aigues-Mortes has a population of 6,526 residents and is located in France. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.

Is Aigues-Mortes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $153,400 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Aigues-Mortes?

Aigues-Mortes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

How is the job market in Aigues-Mortes?

The job market in Aigues-Mortes faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 392 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Aigues-Mortes?

The median home value in Aigues-Mortes is $153,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $767.

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