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Champtercier, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Champtercier is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 744. Elevation: 2,362 ft (720 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
744 Population 105/sq mi density
2,362 ft Elevation 720 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,374 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,374 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $536/mo rent

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People

Population744
Density105/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,374
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$107,200
Rent$536
Housing Units298
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,362 ft (720 m)
Population744
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation2,362 ft (720 m)
Coordinates44.0953°, 6.1614°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,374

About Champtercier

Champtercier is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 744. The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet (720 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Champtercier is $26,374, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (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 45 business establishments.

Income: Champtercier vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,374
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Champtercier is $107,200, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $536 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 298 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,200
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$536
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units298

Property Tax

Champtercier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 69°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 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,362 ft (720 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates44.0953°N, 6.1614°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,858 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 32 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 71 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 127 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 96 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 107 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 107 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 62 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 133 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 117 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 105 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 148 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 142 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 117 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 139 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 145 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 125 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 63 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 60 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 60 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 84 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 98 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 147 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 109 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Champtercier has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Champtercier

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Pierre-Gilles de Gennes
École primaire Pierre Gassendi
École primaire des Augiers
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Radio Stations near Champtercier

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Champtercier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairn centre d'art
Ecomusée
Ecomusee La Javie Autrefois
Exposition de Fossiles
Exposition en plein air
Galerie de l'Hubac
Maison Alexandra David Neel
Maison des remparts
Maison du Mulet
Musée de la Distillerie
Musée de la Faïence
Musée de la Lavande
Musée Gallo-Romain
Musée Gassendi
Musée Promenade
Musée Scout Baden-Powell
Musée Terre & Temps
Paléogalerie
Samten Dzong

Libraries in Champtercier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Bibliothèque Marque Pages0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque André-Roman0.0
Médiathèque départementale des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence0.0
Médiathèque des Mées0.0
Médiathèque François-Mitterrand PAA (Provence Alpes Agglomération)0.0
Médiathèque Louis Joseph0.0
Médiathèque Michel Martin0.0
Médiathèque Romain Selsis0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne0.0

Farmers Markets in Champtercier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place du Général de Gaulle
Place Edmond Jugy
Place Gassendi
Place Joseph Fauchier

Hotels in Champtercier

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kyriad

Cafes in Champtercier

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Boîte à Biscuits

Clinics in Champtercier

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hémodialyse

Dentists in Champtercier

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chastan et Chaillan

Veterinaries in Champtercier

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #10581764501

Train Stations in Champtercier

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaubert - Le Chaffaut

Gas Stations in Champtercier

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Banks in Champtercier

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Champtercier

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vita Liberté

Stadiums & Teams in Champtercier

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Ski Resorts Near Champtercier

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Crévoux 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Larche 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Champtercier

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon 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
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Champtercier

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Champtercier

Churches & Religious Organizations in Champtercier

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église Notre-Dame-du-Bourg
Témoins de Jéhovah

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 Champtercier

What is the population of Champtercier?

Champtercier has a population of 744 residents and is located in France. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

Is Champtercier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,374, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $536 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Champtercier?

Champtercier has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches.

How is the job market in Champtercier?

The unemployment rate in Champtercier is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Champtercier?

The median home value in Champtercier is $107,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $536.

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