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Isola, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Isola is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 589. Elevation: 2,858 ft (871 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
589 Population 9/sq mi density
2,858 ft Elevation 871 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,447 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,447 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $628/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population589
Density9/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,447
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,600
Rent$628
Housing Units236
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Population589
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Coordinates44.1857°, 7.0529°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,040 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.6 inches (57 cm)
Median Household Income$23,447

About Isola

Isola is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 589. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet (871 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Isola is $23,447, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Isola vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,447
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Isola is $125,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 236 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$125,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units236

Property Tax

Isola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below France avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Area67.1 sq mi (173.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates44.1857°N, 7.0529°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 22.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 136 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 54 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 47 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 129 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 81 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 48 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 110 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 88 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 44 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 87 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 49 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 99 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 123 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 106 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 62 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 100 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 90 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 102 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 46 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 144 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 56 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 77 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in

Isola has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 27°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Isola

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Isola
École primaire Isola 2000
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Radio Stations near Isola

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Lounge Radio ambient, chillout MP3 128 kbps
Radio Classique MP3 128 kbps
Radio Monaco 98.2 (MC) euro hits, monte carlo MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence K MP3 192 kbps
Redzing Radio dance, electro MP3 256 kbps
France Bleu Azur AAC 107 kbps
Cool radio AAC 192 kbps
Yellow.radio (MC) dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Yellow Riviera (MC) deep house, soulfull MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Party (MC) dance, deep AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Pitchoun AAC
Riviera Radio (MC) MP3 256 kbps
Radio Monte Carlo Italia (MC) italian, italian oldies MP3 128 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz HD MP3 320 kbps
Radio Classique (France) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Barth outre-mer MP3 128 kbps
RadioSouvenir.com MP3 128 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz (IT) MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Isola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Narbona
Écomusée du pays de la Roudoule
Ecomuseo della Pastorizia
Maison de la Mine
Mizoun dal Countrabandìer
Musée de la moto
Musée de la Poudrière
Parco naturale delle Alpi Marittime
Sambuco in miniatura Museo alpino

Libraries in Isola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Piero Camilla0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Gaby Abad0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Valléenne0.0

Hotels in Isola

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au café d'Isola
Hôtel de France
Hôtel Druos
Le Bristol
Le Chastillon
Le Diva
Les Châtaigniers
Pas Du Loup

Cafes in Isola

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Solarium

Cinemas in Isola

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Club 2000

Veterinaries in Isola

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #13112922336

Gas Stations in Isola

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dyneff
FR #142376084

Banks in Isola

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Ski Resorts Near Isola

39 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Crissolo - Monviso Ski 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Larche 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Crévoux 0.0 $0
Vars 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 $0
Argentera 0.0 $0
Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran 0.0 $0
Rucas di Bagnolo 0.0 $0
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 $0
Aiguilles 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Abriès 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Prali 0.0 $0
Isola 2000 0.0 $0
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 $0
Turini Camp d'Argent 0.0 $0
La Colmiane 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0
Monesi di Triora 0.0 $0
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 $0
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
Riserva Bianca – Limone Piemonte 0.0 $0
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Auron 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Marguareis 0.0 $0
Lurisia – Monte Pigna 0.0 $0
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 $0

Airports Near Isola

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Cuneo International AirportCUFMedium Airport
Ali sul Po AirfieldSmall Airport
Alpi Marittime AirfieldSmall Airport
Andrea Bozzo AirfieldSmall Airport
Angiale AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Beltrutta AirfieldSmall Airport
Bosio Guido AirfieldSmall Airport
campo di volo Pian Mune'Small Airport
Cascina Valentino AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Isola 2000 AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Elika AirfieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Maccagno AirfieldSmall Airport
Merlo Romano AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Sant'Anna di Saluzzo AirfieldSmall Airport
Sant'Elia AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Valberg AltisurfaceSmall Airport

Post Offices in Isola

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Isola
Isola 2000

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isola

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Vie
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Chapelle Sainte-Eurosie
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Isola

What is the population of Isola?

Isola has a population of 589 residents and is located in France. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 67.1 square miles.

Is Isola expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,447, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 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 Isola?

Isola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 22.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Isola?

Isola has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Isola?

The median home value in Isola is $125,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628.

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