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Les Mées, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Les Mées is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 3,126. Elevation: 1,358 ft (414 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Les Mées
Les Mées is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.
People
Economy
DHousing
AClimate
| Population | 3,126 |
| Population Density | 349 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0296°, 5.9764° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2 inches (817 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,177 |
About Les Mées
Les Mées is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 3,126. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet (414 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Les Mées vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,177 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.9% |
| 203% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
| 37% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 188 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $109,000 |
| 61% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $545 |
| 53% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,250 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0296°N, 5.9764°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 | 109 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 95 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Les Mées has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Les Mées
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Victor Hugo | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Groupe Pasteur | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Paul Langevin | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Puimichel | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Les Mées
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMC FR | france, info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Zinzine | — | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Les Mées
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomusée | ||||
| Ecomusée de l'Olivier | ||||
| Ecomusée de la vigne et du vin | ||||
| Fondation Carzou | ||||
| Lou Paraïs - Maison Jean Giono | ||||
| Maison Alexandra David Neel | ||||
| Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles | ||||
| Maison des remparts | ||||
| Musée de la Faïence | ||||
| Musée de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence | ||||
| Musée Gallo-Romain | ||||
| Musée Scout Baden-Powell | ||||
| Musée Terre & Temps | ||||
| Paléogalerie | ||||
| Salagon, Musée et Jardins | ||||
| Samten Dzong |
Libraries in Les Mées
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marque Pages | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| La Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie l'Arbousier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aimé Blanc | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André-Roman | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Mées | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Joseph | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Michel Martin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Romain Selsis | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Les Mées
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Bio Forcalquier | |||||
| Marché bio La Brillanne | |||||
| Marché Provencal | |||||
| Place Edmond Jugy | |||||
| Place Gassendi | |||||
| Place Joseph Fauchier |
Veterinaries in Les Mées
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Les Mées
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Les Mées
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Les Mées
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Cérévisia | ||||
| Brasserie La Manosquine | ||||
| La Brass Bastelle |
Stadiums & Teams in Les Mées
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Les Mées
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chaillol | 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 | — | — | — |
| Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Colle Saint Michel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Céüse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Orres | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montclar | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rassemblement cours ESF | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Seignus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ratery | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Les Mées
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Aix Les Milles airport | — | Small Airport |
| 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 |
| Basse Maure Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Flayosc Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fréjus Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| La Mure-Argens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Roquebrussanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Queyrons Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pampelonne Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pourrières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puimoisson Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | — | 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 |
| Thèmes Ultralight Club 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 Les Mées
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Les Mées | |
| Puimichel |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Mées
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ancienne Chapelle Saint-Pierre | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette des Mées | |
| Chapelle Saint-Elzéar | |
| Chapelle Saint-Roch | |
| Église Notre-Dame des Oliviers | |
| Église Notre-Dame-du-Serre | |
| 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 Les Mées?
Les Mées has a population of 3,126 residents and is located in France. The population density is 349 people per square mile, spread across 9.0 square miles.
Is Les Mées expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,177, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $545 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Les Mées?
Les Mées has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.
How is the job market in Les Mées?
The job market in Les Mées faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 188 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Les Mées?
The median home value in Les Mées is $109,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $545.