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Laragne-Montéglin, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Laragne-Montéglin is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 3,556. Elevation: 1,893 ft (577 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,556 Population 392/sq mi density
1,893 ft Elevation 577 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,766 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,766 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$102,200 home value, $511/mo rent

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About Laragne-Montéglin

Laragne-Montéglin

Laragne-Montéglin is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.

People

Population3,556
Density392/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,766
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$102,200
Rent$511
Housing Units1,422
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Population3,556
Population Density392 / sq mi
Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Coordinates44.3167°, 5.8167°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (948 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$22,766

About Laragne-Montéglin

Laragne-Montéglin is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 3,556. The city sits at an elevation of 1,893 feet (577 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Laragne-Montéglin is $22,766, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 213 business establishments.

Income: Laragne-Montéglin vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,766
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)213

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Laragne-Montéglin is $102,200, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $511 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,422 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,200
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$511
56% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,422

Property Tax

Laragne-Montéglin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,893 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density392/sq mi
Coordinates44.3167°N, 5.8167°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below France avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,725 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 78 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 53 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 94 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 124 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 123 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 73 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 138 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 132 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 121 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 113 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 86 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 71 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 148 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 130 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 71 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 72 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 90 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 83 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 115 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 82 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 9 134 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 119 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Laragne-Montéglin has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Laragne-Montéglin

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Upaix-Rourebeau
Collège Les Hauts de Plaine
École primaire Pierre Magnan
École Maternelle Simone Veil
École d'Orpierre
École primaire Henri Aaudibert
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Radio Stations near Laragne-Montéglin

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Laragne-Montéglin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée
Ecomusée du cheminot Veynois
Musée de Laragne
Musée Gallo-Romain
Musée Scout Baden-Powell
Musée Terre & Temps
Paléogalerie

Libraries in Laragne-Montéglin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque départementale de prêt0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Blanc0.0
Médiathèque André-Roman0.0
Médiathèque Le quai des arts0.0
Médiathèque Louis Joseph0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Laragne0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Laragne-Monteglin0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne0.0

Hotels in Laragne-Montéglin

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Du Globe
Hôtel de la Gare
Hôtel logis Le Céans
Hôtel Logis Le Céans
Le Jardin
Le Moulin
Les Terrasses
UCPA

Cafes in Laragne-Montéglin

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Gare
Du Globe
Le 7ème Art

Cinemas in Laragne-Montéglin

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Théâtre le Phénix

Monuments in Laragne-Montéglin

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

barrage EDF
ruches

Castles in Laragne-Montéglin

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Arzeliers
Château Gaspard de Perrinet

Veterinaries in Laragne-Montéglin

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Étoile du Buëch

Train Stations in Laragne-Montéglin

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laragne

Gas Stations in Laragne-Montéglin

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express
Garage du Riou
Intermarché
TotalEnergies

Banks in Laragne-Montéglin

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Laragne-Montéglin

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le temple laragnais

Stadiums & Teams in Laragne-Montéglin

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Ski Resorts Near Laragne-Montéglin

25 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0

Airports Near Laragne-Montéglin

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall 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
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall 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
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport

Post Offices in Laragne-Montéglin

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Eyguians
Laragne-Montéglin
Orpierre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laragne-Montéglin

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église Paroissiale
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Marcellin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
L'église Sainte-Madeleine
Sainte-Marguerite de Montéglin

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 Laragne-Montéglin

What is the population of Laragne-Montéglin?

Laragne-Montéglin has a population of 3,556 residents and is located in France. The population density is 392 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

Is Laragne-Montéglin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,766, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,200 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $511 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Laragne-Montéglin?

Laragne-Montéglin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Laragne-Montéglin?

The job market in Laragne-Montéglin faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 213 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Laragne-Montéglin?

The median home value in Laragne-Montéglin is $102,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $511.

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