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Besse-sur-Issole, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Besse-sur-Issole is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,923. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,923 Population 195/sq mi density
830 ft Elevation 253 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,272 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$25,272 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, $678/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,923
Density195/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$25,272
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$135,600
Rent$678
Housing Units769
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Population1,923
Population Density195 / sq mi
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Coordinates43.3489°, 6.1766°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,272

About Besse-sur-Issole

Besse-sur-Issole is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,923. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Besse-sur-Issole is $25,272, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 115 business establishments.

Income: Besse-sur-Issole vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,272
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)115

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Besse-sur-Issole is $135,600, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $678 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 769 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,600
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$678
42% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units769

Property Tax

Besse-sur-Issole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates43.3489°N, 6.1766°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,178 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 M4.8 106 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 146 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 105 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 134 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 120 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 138 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 144 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 100 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 133 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 133 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 132 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 107 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 143 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 147 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 131 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 129 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 105 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 101 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 122 km
Mar 15, 1993 4 km SSE of Monterosso Grana, Italy M3.7 148 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 95 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 66 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in

Besse-sur-Issole has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Besse-sur-Issole

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
Collège Frédéric Montenard
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Radio Stations near Besse-sur-Issole

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maria France catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France chansons françaises, france MP3 128 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Radio Top FM MP3

Museums in Besse-sur-Issole

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de la Celle
Diorama
Galerie Marie Poscia
Hôtel des arts (Centre méditerranéen d'art)
La Banque, musée des Cultures et du Paysage
La Faïencerie de Varages en Provence
Le Rocher de Tuf
Maison de la Photographie
Maison régionale de l'eau
Mémorial du débarquement en Provence
Musée bibliothèque de la ville de Toulon
Musée d'Art
Musée d'Histoire de Toulon et de sa région
Musée d'Histoire de Toulon et de sa Région (Expositions temporaires)
Musée d’Histoire et d’Art de Bormes
Musée de la fabrique du marron glacé
Musée de la Faïence
Musée des arts asiatiques
Musée des Cultures et du Paysage
Musée des Dinosaures
Musée du vêtement provençal
Musée Jean Aicard
musée Jean Aicard-Paulin Bertrand
Musée National de la Marine Toulon
Musée Nécropole Louis Cauvin
Palais des Comtes de Provence
Terra Rossa

Libraries in Besse-sur-Issole

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bâtiment Associatif Le Moulin0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Arts0.0
Bibliothèque George-Sand0.0
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 Carnoules0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Pignans0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Biblithèque municipale0.0
Le Petit Prince0.0
LGMSanté0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert-Camus0.0
Médiathèque Chalucet0.0
Mediatheque Communale0.0
Médiathèque de Lorgues0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Musse0.0
médiathèque du Port Marchand0.0
Médiathèque La Roseraie0.0
Médiathèque Lou Jas doù Libre0.0
Médiathèque Montmajour0.0

Farmers Markets in Besse-sur-Issole

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Esther Poggio
Marché
Marché (le jeudi matin)
Marché de l'Ayguade
Marché de Producteurs et d'Artisans Locaux
Marché des Salins
Marché du cours Lafayette
Marché du cours Lafayette
Marché du Mourillon
Marché du Pradet
Marché du Pradet
Marché Paul Lendrin
Picard
Place de la Liberté
Place Louis Blanc
Place Sadi Carnot
Placette du moulin de la Capelle
Puces samedi & dimanche

Cinemas in Besse-sur-Issole

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Marilyn

Theatres in Besse-sur-Issole

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de Verdure

Breweries in Besse-sur-Issole

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Mireille
Brasserie Saint-Jean
La Tchouc
La Tuf Le Tailleur De Bieres
Le bregaion

Stadiums & Teams in Besse-sur-Issole

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Besse-sur-Issole

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0

Airports Near Besse-sur-Issole

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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
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 Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Besse-sur-Issole

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Besse-sur-Issole

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Besse-sur-Issole

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Quinis
Église Sainte-Magdeleine

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 Besse-sur-Issole

What is the population of Besse-sur-Issole?

Besse-sur-Issole has a population of 1,923 residents and is located in France. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.

Is Besse-sur-Issole expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,272, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,600 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $678 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Besse-sur-Issole?

Besse-sur-Issole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

How is the job market in Besse-sur-Issole?

The job market in Besse-sur-Issole faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 115 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Besse-sur-Issole?

The median home value in Besse-sur-Issole is $135,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $678.

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