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La Motte-du-Caire, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
La Motte-du-Caire is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 517. Elevation: 2,352 ft (717 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
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B+Climate
| Population | 517 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,352 ft (717 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3440°, 6.0281° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.1 inches (943 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,669 |
About La Motte-du-Caire
La Motte-du-Caire is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 2,352 feet (717 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: La Motte-du-Caire vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,669 |
| 70% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.9% |
| 258% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $122,400 |
| 57% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $612 |
| 47% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 207 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below France avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,352 ft (717 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3440°N, 6.0281°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 121 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 128 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
La Motte-du-Caire has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.8").
Schools in La Motte-du-Caire
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle | — | — | — | — |
| École du Prélong | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Marcel Massot | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Motte-du-Caire
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 La Motte-du-Caire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairn centre d'art | ||||
| Ecomusée | ||||
| Écomusée | ||||
| Ecomusée du cheminot Veynois | ||||
| Maison de l'Eau et des Énergies | ||||
| Maison des remparts | ||||
| Musée de Laragne | ||||
| Musée départemental | ||||
| Musée Gallo-Romain | ||||
| Musée Promenade | ||||
| Musée Scout Baden-Powell | ||||
| Musée Terre & Temps | ||||
| Muséoscope du lac | ||||
| Paléogalerie |
Libraries in La Motte-du-Caire
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque départementale de prêt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aimé Blanc | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André-Roman | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Gap | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le quai des arts | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale de Laragne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale de Laragne-Monteglin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Motte-du-Caire
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Gassendi |
Cinemas in La Motte-du-Caire
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Motte-du-Caire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Artisanale de Serre-Ponçon | ||||
| La Belle Epoque |
Ski Resorts Near La Motte-du-Caire
37 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serre Chevalier | 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 | — | — | — |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station du Col de Rousset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gresse en Vercors | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Signaraux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de l'Arzelier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Deux Alpes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col d'Ornon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Porte d'Herbouilly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Grave | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Villard de Lans - Corrençon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Orres | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ratery | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Seignus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rassemblement cours ESF | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montclar | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Anne la Condamine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Colle Saint Michel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Céüse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near La Motte-du-Caire
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de La Motte Chalancon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Faucon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Grand Terrus | — | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airfield | BAE | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| La Mure-Argens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pampelonne Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Puimoisson Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ségriès Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Seyne les Alpes Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Basse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Chamatte Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2) | — | Small Airport |
| Vinon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Motte-du-Caire
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence Communale | |
| Agence Communale | |
| La Motte-du-Caire |
Treatment Centers in La Motte-du-Caire
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de rééducation |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Motte-du-Caire
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Marcellin | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Notre-Dame d'Espavent | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité | |
| Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Marcellin | |
| Église Saint-Michel | |
| Église Saint-Pancrace | |
| Église Saint-Vincent | |
| Église Sainte-Madeleine |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Motte-du-Caire?
La Motte-du-Caire has a population of 517 residents and is located in France. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.
Is La Motte-du-Caire expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,669, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $612 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 La Motte-du-Caire?
La Motte-du-Caire has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in La Motte-du-Caire?
The job market in La Motte-du-Caire faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in La Motte-du-Caire?
The median home value in La Motte-du-Caire is $122,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $612.