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Banon, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Banon is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 941. Elevation: 2,621 ft (799 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
941 Population 36/sq mi density
2,621 ft Elevation 799 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,503 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,503 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population941
Density36/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,503
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Housing Units376
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation2,621 ft (799 m)
Population941
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation2,621 ft (799 m)
Coordinates44.0379°, 5.6281°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$21,503

About Banon

Banon is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 941. The city sits at an elevation of 2,621 feet (799 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Banon is $21,503, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (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 56 business establishments.

Income: Banon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,503
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Banon is $101,400, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $507 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 376 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$101,400
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$507
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units376

Property Tax

Banon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 265 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 38.9 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,621 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,621 ft (799 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates44.0379°N, 5.6281°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,482 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 106 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 73 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 126 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 148 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 99 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 148 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 102 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 146 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 115 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 99 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 110 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 121 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 98 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 114 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 98 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 142 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 98 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 140 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 145 km
Aug 16, 1992 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 9 135 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 85 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in

Banon has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Banon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège du Pays de Banon
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Banon

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Banon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastide Les Coustètes
Centre de découverte de la nature et du patrimoine cynégétique
Distillerie de lavande Les Agnels
Ecomusée de l'Olivier
Ecomusée de la vigne et du vin
Fondation Carzou
Lou Paraïs - Maison Jean Giono
Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles
Micro-folie
Musée communal
Musée d'Apt
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de géologie
Musée de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence
Musée Municipal de Sault
Salagon, Musée et Jardins

Libraries in Banon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Brousse0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque du Castellas0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Espace culturel du Moulin0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - La halle aux grains0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Blanc0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Imbert0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès0.0
Médiathèque Julio Cortázar0.0

Farmers Markets in Banon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Bio Forcalquier
Marché de Céreste
Marché Provencal
Place de la Mairie

Cafes in Banon

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de L‘union
La Mini Auberge

Cinemas in Banon

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banon - Cinéma de Pays

Gas Stations in Banon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies

Banks in Banon

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Banon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Manosquine
La Brass Bastelle

Ski Resorts Near Banon

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0

Airports Near Banon

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Banon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Banon

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Église du Saint-Nom-de-Jésus
Église Saint-Just-et-Notre-Dames-des-Anges
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

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 Banon

What is the population of Banon?

Banon has a population of 941 residents and is located in France. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 26.2 square miles.

Is Banon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,503, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,400 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $507 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 Banon?

Banon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Banon?

The job market in Banon faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Banon?

The median home value in Banon is $101,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $507.

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