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La Bégude-de-Mazenc, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

La Bégude-de-Mazenc is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,315. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,315 Population 109/sq mi density
702 ft Elevation 214 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,315 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,315 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent

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About La Bégude-de-Mazenc

La Bégude-de-Mazenc

La Bégude-de-Mazenc is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,315
Density109/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,315
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$131,600
Rent$658
Housing Units526
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Population1,315
Population Density109 / sq mi
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Coordinates44.5430°, 4.9340°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (956 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$25,315

About La Bégude-de-Mazenc

La Bégude-de-Mazenc is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,315. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Bégude-de-Mazenc is $25,315, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (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 79 business establishments.

Income: La Bégude-de-Mazenc vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,315
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Bégude-de-Mazenc is $131,600, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $658 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 526 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,600
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$658
43% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units526

Property Tax

Climate in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

La Bégude-de-Mazenc has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.8° 68.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 42.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15.1° 49.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.3° 74.2
May 17°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.5° 77.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.9° 56.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.8° 55.1
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.6° 56.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 115.9
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 133.0
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 128.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.4° / 9.1° 61.6
La Bégude-de-Mazenc experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates44.5430°N, 4.9340°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

822 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 141 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 126 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 145 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 141 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 50 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 137 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 80 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 149 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 139 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 139 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 137 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 146 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 139 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 113 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 139 km
Feb 13, 1991 6 km S of Claviere, Italy M3.8 149 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 107 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 140 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 117 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in

La Bégude-de-Mazenc has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Frédéric Paradis
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Radio Stations near La Bégude-de-Mazenc

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps

Museums in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'art de Crest
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Château de Grignan
Colophon Librairie & Musée
Exposition
Histoire du Bienheureux Charles de Foucauld
La Gare des Ramières
La Maison des Voisins
La Scourtinerie
Le Comptoir des Vieux Moulins
Le village provençal miniature
Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs
Maison de la Céramique du Pays de Dieulefit
Maison de la Résistance Mathias Mathieu
Maison de la Truffe et du Tricastin
Maison du Site de la Forêt de Saoû
Mémoire Agricole du Pays de Grignan
Musée archéologique du Pègue
Musée archéologique et d'histoire
Musée Associatif de Montélimar (archéologie, géologie, préhistoire, médiéval et numismatique)
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montélimar
Musée d’archéologie tricastine
Musée de l'Insolite
Musée de l'Olivier (Vignolis)
Musée de la Miniature
Musée de la Nationale 7
Musée de la Soie
Musée de la truffe et du vin
Musée de la Ville
Musée des Amis du Vieux Donzère
Musée des Berthalais
Musée des Sports
Musée du Cartonnage et de l'Imprimerie
Musée du Nougat – Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
Musée Yvon Guéret
Museée du Protestantisme Dauphinois
Palais des bonbons et du nougat
Sanctuaire St Joseph

Libraries in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de la Vence0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien en Saint-Alban0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
CDI0.0
IFSI-IFAS du GHPP de Montélimar0.0
La Passerelle0.0
Les Chemins de Traverse0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Dieulefit0.0
Médiathèque du pays de Bourdeaux0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Maurice Pic0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Vallée de la Drôme0.0

Farmers Markets in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Quai
Marché
Marché de Cruas
Marché de producteurs
Marché des Producteurs et des Artisans (mai-octobre)
Marché des producteurs locaux

Hotels in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Jabron

Veterinaries in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #6679907349

Gas Stations in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

U Utile

Breweries in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale La Fabrique
Brasserie la Croix d'or
La vieille mule

Stadiums & Teams in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near La Bégude-de-Mazenc

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Bégude-de-Mazenc

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Bégude-de-Mazenc

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Bégude-de-Mazenc

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Chapelle Saint-Barthélemy
Chapelle Saint-François-de-Sales
Chapelle Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Pierre-de-Lançon
Église Saint-Sébastien
Église Saint-Sébastien
Lourdgrotte

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 La Bégude-de-Mazenc

What is the population of La Bégude-de-Mazenc?

La Bégude-de-Mazenc has a population of 1,315 residents and is located in France. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.

Is La Bégude-de-Mazenc expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,315, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,600 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Bégude-de-Mazenc?

La Bégude-de-Mazenc has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Bégude-de-Mazenc?

The job market in La Bégude-de-Mazenc faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 79 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Bégude-de-Mazenc?

The median home value in La Bégude-de-Mazenc is $131,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $658.

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