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Cruis, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Cruis is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 597. Elevation: 2,343 ft (714 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
597 Population 42/sq mi density
2,343 ft Elevation 714 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,129 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,129 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population597
Density42/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,129
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Housing Units239
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Population597
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Coordinates44.0623°, 5.8357°
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 Precipitation32.2 inches (817 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,129

About Cruis

Cruis is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 597. The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet (714 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 32.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cruis is $22,129, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Cruis vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,129
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cruis 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 239 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 4.6x.

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 Units239

Property Tax

Cruis 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates44.0623°N, 5.8357°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,658 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 56 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 92 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 132 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 147 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 113 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 84 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 131 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 142 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 129 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 118 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 84 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 114 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 146 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 83 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 82 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 108 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 127 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 101 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 95 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 131 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 9 120 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 93 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 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.9 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

Cruis has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Cruis

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Cruis
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Radio Stations near Cruis

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
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 Cruis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée
Ecomusée de l'Olivier
Fondation Carzou
Lou Paraïs - Maison Jean Giono
Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles
Micro-folie
Musée de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence
Musée Gallo-Romain
Musée Scout Baden-Powell
Musée Terre & Temps
Paléogalerie
Salagon, Musée et Jardins

Libraries in Cruis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Brousse0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque du Castellas0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Librairie l'Arbousier0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Blanc0.0
Médiathèque André-Roman0.0
Médiathèque des Mées0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Imbert0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès0.0
Médiathèque Louis Joseph0.0
Médiathèque Romain Selsis0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne0.0

Farmers Markets in Cruis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Bio Forcalquier
Marché bio La Brillanne
Marché de Céreste
Marché Provencal
Place Joseph Fauchier

Hotels in Cruis

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de l'Abbaye

Cafes in Cruis

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar des Alpes en Provence

Breweries in Cruis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cérévisia
Brasserie La Manosquine
La Brass Bastelle

Stadiums & Teams in Cruis

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cruis

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 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 Cruis

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall 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 de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall 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
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
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 Cruis

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cruis

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cruis

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Notre-Dame de Lure
Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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 Cruis

What is the population of Cruis?

Cruis has a population of 597 residents and is located in France. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles.

Is Cruis expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,129, 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 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cruis?

Cruis 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 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cruis?

The job market in Cruis faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cruis?

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

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