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La Motte-Saint-Jean, France

Bourgogne · France

La Motte-Saint-Jean is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,203. Elevation: 981 ft (299 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,203 Population 90/sq mi density
981 ft Elevation 299 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,862 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,862 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About La Motte-Saint-Jean

La Motte-Saint-Jean

La Motte-Saint-Jean is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

People

Population1,203
Density90/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,862
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units481
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Population1,203
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Coordinates46.4959°, 3.9640°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,862

About La Motte-Saint-Jean

La Motte-Saint-Jean is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,203. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet (299 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Motte-Saint-Jean is $24,862, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (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 72 business establishments.

Income: La Motte-Saint-Jean vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,862
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Motte-Saint-Jean is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 481 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 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units481

Property Tax

La Motte-Saint-Jean experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates46.4959°N, 3.9640°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 109 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 130 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 106 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 135 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 106 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 121 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 94 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 106 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 54 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 149 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 127 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 105 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 94 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 55 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 135 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 105 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 117 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 140 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 90 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

La Motte-Saint-Jean has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in La Motte-Saint-Jean

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Les souvelaines
École primaire Le château
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Radio Stations near La Motte-Saint-Jean

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3

Museums in La Motte-Saint-Jean

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dock 713
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Nazaire
Glacière du Fourneau
La Mémoire d'Oyé
Maison de la Mosaïque Contemporaine
Musée Charolais du Machinisme Agricole
Musée de la céramique
Musée de la Tour du Moulin
Musée du Hiéron
Musée Paul Charnoz - Céramique d'Art
Observa'Loire

Libraries in La Motte-Saint-Jean

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0

Farmers Markets in La Motte-Saint-Jean

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boucherie Danjoux
Ma pâte à pizza
Marché aux bestiaux (bovins)
Marché couvert
Marché de Marcigny
Marché Le Donjon

Breweries in La Motte-Saint-Jean

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy

Stadiums & Teams in La Motte-Saint-Jean

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near La Motte-Saint-Jean

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Motte-Saint-Jean

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouilly-Maconge AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulieu-Liernais AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Motte-Saint-Jean

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Motte-Saint-Jean

What is the population of La Motte-Saint-Jean?

La Motte-Saint-Jean has a population of 1,203 residents and is located in France. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles.

Is La Motte-Saint-Jean expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,862, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Motte-Saint-Jean?

La Motte-Saint-Jean has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in La Motte-Saint-Jean?

The job market in La Motte-Saint-Jean faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 72 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Motte-Saint-Jean?

The median home value in La Motte-Saint-Jean is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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