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Dauphin, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Dauphin is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 855. Elevation: 1,391 ft (424 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
855 Population 295/sq mi density
1,391 ft Elevation 424 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,536 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,536 median income, 13.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $719/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population855
Density295/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,536
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$719
Housing Units342
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,391 ft (424 m)
Population855
Population Density295 / sq mi
Elevation1,391 ft (424 m)
Coordinates43.8979°, 5.7824°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,536

About Dauphin

Dauphin is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 855. The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet (424 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Dauphin is $26,536, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (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 51 business establishments.

Income: Dauphin vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,536
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dauphin is $143,800, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $719 (38% below the national average of $1,163). There are 342 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,800
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$719
38% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units342

Property Tax

Dauphin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,391 ft (424 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates43.8979°N, 5.7824°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,538 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 70 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 108 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 145 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 131 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 144 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 99 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 144 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 143 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 142 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 119 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 100 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 132 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 124 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 118 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 97 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 97 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 141 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 110 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 139 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 149 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 74 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Dauphin has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Dauphin

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Jean Giono
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Radio Stations near Dauphin

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Dauphin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastide Les Coustètes
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 de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence
Salagon, Musée et Jardins

Libraries in Dauphin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Brousse0.0
Bibliothèque de La-Tour-d'Aigues0.0
Bibliothèque du Castellas0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Librairie l'Arbousier0.0
Médiathèque des Mées0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Imbert0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Vinon0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Louis Joseph0.0
Médiathèque Lucien Jacques0.0
Médiathèque Romain Selsis0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne0.0

Farmers Markets in Dauphin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Bio Forcalquier
Marché bio La Brillanne
Marché de Céreste
Marche du dimanche matin
Marché Provencal
Place Joseph Fauchier

Cinemas in Dauphin

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dauphin - Cinéma de Pays

Breweries in Dauphin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cérévisia
Brasserie La Manosquine
La Brass Bastelle

Stadiums & Teams in Dauphin

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Dauphin

6 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

Airports Near Dauphin

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium 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
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall 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 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
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dauphin

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin
Notre-Dame d'Ubajo

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 Dauphin

What is the population of Dauphin?

Dauphin has a population of 855 residents and is located in France. The population density is 295 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.

Is Dauphin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,536, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,800 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $719 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 Dauphin?

Dauphin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in Dauphin?

The job market in Dauphin faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dauphin?

The median home value in Dauphin is $143,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $719.

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