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Arbois, France

Bourgogne · France

Arbois is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 4,007. Elevation: 974 ft (297 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,007 Population 228/sq mi density
974 ft Elevation 297 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
65.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,814 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$23,814 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$106,200 home value, $531/mo rent

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About Arbois

Arbois

Arbois is a commune in the Jura department, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, eastern France. The river Cuisance passes through the town, which centres on an arcaded central square where one can sample the local wines.

People

Population4,007
Density228/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,814
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$106,200
Rent$531
Housing Units1,603
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Population4,007
Population Density228 / sq mi
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Coordinates46.9031°, 5.7745°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation65.0 inches (1,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.9 inches (48 cm)
Median Household Income$23,814

About Arbois

Arbois is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 4,007. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Arbois is $23,814, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 240 business establishments.

Income: Arbois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,814
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)240

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Arbois is $106,200, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $531 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,603 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,200
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$531
54% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,603

Property Tax

Arbois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area17.5 sq mi (45.4 km²)
Population Density228/sq mi
Coordinates46.9031°N, 5.7745°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above France avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

493 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 103 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 138 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 109 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 100 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 102 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 92 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 50 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 56 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 135 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 118 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 102 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 103 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 111 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 140 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 100 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 91 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 135 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 135 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 34 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Arbois has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Arbois

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Just - - - -
École primaire - - - -
Collège Louis Pasteur - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Just - - - -
Lycée Hyacinthe Friant - - - -
École primaire - - - -
École Aragon-Morel - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arbois

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon - MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM - MP3
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Arbois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l’hôpital de Salins
Centre de Conservation et d’Etude René Rémond
Écomusée les Forges
L’École d’Autrefois
La Cartonnerie de Mesnay
La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel
Le Baccu
Les Baraques du 14
Maison de la Vache qui Rit
Maison du Bois et de la Forêt
Maison du Comté
Maison natale de Rouget de Lisle
Maison Pasteur
Musée archéologique
Musée de la Poterie
Musée de la Taillanderie
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Véhicules Anciens
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des salières
Musée Ledoux
Musée municipal de Poligny
Musée Sarret de Grozon

Libraries in Arbois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
4C0.0
Bibliothèque Communautaire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Fontaine0.0
La Carriade0.0
La Comédie Noire0.0
Les amis du livre0.0
Les Mots de la Loue0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Clavel0.0
Médiathèque de Mont-sous-Vaudrey0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Jura0.0
Médiathèque du Bel Air0.0
Médiathèque du Bel Air0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Bresse Haute-Seille - Site de Sellières0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Arbois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alter'Marché du Dan
La marquise
Les halles
Marché - Place de Verdun
Marché associatif estival mensuel
Marché d'Arbois
Marché de producteurs locaux
Marché des producteurs réunis
Marché en extérieur
Marché fermier

Hotels in Arbois

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carmel 1643
Hôtel des Cépages
Hôtel des Messageries
Le Clos Alice
Le Comptoir du Voyageur
Les Caudalies

Cafes in Arbois

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistrot des Claquets

Castles in Arbois

6 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château Bontemps
Château de Montigny-lès-Arsures
Château de Verreux
Château des Tourillons
Château Pécauld
Château Renard

Train Stations in Arbois

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arbois

Gas Stations in Arbois

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia Xpress
Système U

Banks in Arbois

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Arbois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale La Nocturne
Brasserie artisanale Papillon
Brasserie des Babouins Jurassiens
Brasserie du Triangle d'Or
Brasserie Vachement Jura
La Franche
La Jurassique
La Marmite des géants
Le Saint Dé

Stadiums & Teams in Arbois

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Ski Resorts Near Arbois

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Brassus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Métabief 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mouthe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Foncine le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
l'Abbaye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Orient 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gentianes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellefontaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-George 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Trélasse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Rousses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Cergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Serra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Arbois

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield-Medium Airport
Aéro Sermange Airfield-Small Airport
Arbois Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Arc-lès-Gray Airfield-Small Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield-Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Athose Airfield-Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Bay Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon La Vèze Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon-Thise Airfield-Small Airport
Boissia Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnay Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp Airfield-Small Airport
Dampierre et Flée Airfield-Small Airport
Doucier Airfield-Small Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
La Côte Airfield-Small Airport
La Malachère Airfield-Small Airport
La Vrine Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lanans Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Lombard Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Montricher Airfield-Small Airport
Pontarlier Airfield-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield-Small Airport
Til Châtel Airfield-Small Airport
Tincey Airfield-Small Airport
Vigearde Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Arbois

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arbois
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arbois

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Ermitage
Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Grégoire-le-Grand
Église Saint-Just
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Pierre

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Arbois

What is the population of Arbois?

Arbois has a population of 4,007 residents and is located in France. The population density is 228 people per square mile, spread across 17.5 square miles.

Is Arbois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,814, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $531 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Arbois?

Arbois has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Arbois?

The job market in Arbois faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 240 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Arbois?

The median home value in Arbois is $106,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $531.

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