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Ampus, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Ampus is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 832. Elevation: 1,962 ft (598 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
832 Population 26/sq mi density
1,962 ft Elevation 598 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,613 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,613 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $573/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population832
Density26/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,613
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$114,600
Rent$573
Housing Units333
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,962 ft (598 m)
Population832
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation1,962 ft (598 m)
Coordinates43.6071°, 6.3818°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (818 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,613

About Ampus

Ampus is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 832. The city sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet (598 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ampus is $24,613, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Ampus vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,613
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ampus is $114,600, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $573 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 333 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,600
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$573
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units333

Property Tax

Ampus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,962 ft (598 m)
Area32.0 sq mi (82.8 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates43.6071°N, 6.3818°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,640 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 75 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 114 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 131 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 140 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 89 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 143 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 132 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 101 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 96 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 129 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 106 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 131 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 106 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 100 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 111 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 137 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 101 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 134 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 134 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 71 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 140 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 89 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in

Ampus has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Ampus

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Top FM MP3
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3

Museums in Ampus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Accueil Moulins
Diorama
Ecomusée des Gorges du Verdon
Hôtel Départemental des Expositions du Var
L'Art en Jouet
Le Rocher de Tuf
Maison de l'Histoire des Arcs
Maison de la truffe
Maison des Sapeurs-Pompiers du Var
Maison Nature et Patrimoines
Moulin à vent
Musée Camos
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée de Faykod
Musée de l'Artillerie
Musée de l'Histoire et des traditions mottoises
Musée de la Faïence
Musée de la justice
Musée de la Libération
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée des Fossiles & Minéraux
Musée des Voûtes
Musée du Garde Champêtre
Musée Maria DE FAYKOD
Musée Segal & musée de la Résistance
Musée Traditions et Savoir-Faire
Museum of woodturning
ORGANuGAMMusEum
Terra Rossa
Venet Foundation

Libraries in Ampus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Départementales du Var0.0
Bâtiment Associatif Le Moulin0.0
Bibliothèque médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Le Pigeonnier0.0
Media centre "Le secret des pages"0.0
Mediateque de Castellane0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire0.0
Médiathèque de Lorgues0.0
Médiathèque du Muy0.0
Médiathèque Jacqueline de Romilly0.0
Médiathèque municipale - 3ème étage0.0

Farmers Markets in Ampus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Castellane
Marché dominical
Place Frédéric Mistral

Hotels in Ampus

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Grand Canyon

Cafes in Ampus

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Chez Marilyn
nanou

Breweries in Ampus

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dracénoise
La Bodega
La Tuf Le Tailleur De Bieres

Ski Resorts Near Ampus

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 $0
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Auron 0.0 $0
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ampus

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Cogolin Grimaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Valberg AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ampus

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ampus

Treatment Centers in Ampus

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Les Espérels

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ampus

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Spéluque
Église Saint-Michel

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 Ampus

What is the population of Ampus?

Ampus has a population of 832 residents and is located in France. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 32.0 square miles.

Is Ampus expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,613, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ampus?

Ampus has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Ampus?

The job market in Ampus faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ampus?

The median home value in Ampus is $114,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $573.

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