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Lons-le-Saunier, France

Bourgogne · France

Lons-le-Saunier is a small city in Bourgogne, France with a population of 20,678. Elevation: 853 ft (260 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,678 Population 6,962/sq mi density
853 ft Elevation 260 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
68.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,226 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,226 median income, 13.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $561/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population20,678
Density6,962/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,226
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,200
Rent$561
Housing Units8,271
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain68.2 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Population20,678
Population Density6,962 / sq mi
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Coordinates46.6754°, 5.5558°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation68.2 inches (1,733 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$22,226

About Lons-le-Saunier

Lons-le-Saunier is a small city in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 20,678. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet (260 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lons-le-Saunier is $22,226, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,241 business establishments.

Income: Lons-le-Saunier vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,226
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,241

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lons-le-Saunier is $112,200, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $561 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,271 total housing units in the city. 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,200
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$561
52% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units8,271

Property Tax

Climate in Lons-le-Saunier

Lons-le-Saunier has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1255 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -8.4° / 9.5° 90.1
Feb 3.7°C / 39°F -5° / 13.9° 72.4
Mar 5.8°C / 43°F -3.4° / 17.7° 83.5
Apr 8.5°C / 47°F -3.8° / 20.7° 81.8
May 12.5°C / 54°F 2.8° / 23.3° 110.0
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 7.5° / 29.9° 115.5
Jul 19.9°C / 68°F 9.7° / 33.1° 72.0
Aug 20°C / 68°F 8.9° / 33.4° 78.7
Sep 16°C / 61°F 3.9° / 28.8° 106.1
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 2.9° / 22° 161.2
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F -4.1° / 15.6° 124.4
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -7.2° / 11.6° 159.4
Lons-le-Saunier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density6,962/sq mi
Coordinates46.6754°N, 5.5558°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above France avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

468 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 122 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 121 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 96 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 80 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 86 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 121 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 58 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 83 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 140 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 133 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 112 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 83 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 119 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 128 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 117 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 150 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 140 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 131 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 92 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Lons-le-Saunier has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Lons-le-Saunier

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe scolaire Richebourg
Groupe scolaire Jacques Prévert
École primaire Françoise Dolto
École La Salle
Groupe scolaire Bernard Clavel
Lycée professionnel Montciel
Groupe scolaire François Rollet
Collège et Lycée Sainte-Marie
Lycée Agricole Mancy
Groupe scolaire Paul-Émile Victor
Lycée Le Corbusier
Collège Saint-Exupéry
École maternelle Jacques Prévert
École élémentaire Jacques Prévert
École maternelle Richebourg
Collège Aristide Briand
Collège Rouget de Lisle
Lycée Jean Michel
École primaire privée Créa'Je
École d'esthétique et de coiffure Silvya Terrade
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Saint-Exupéry
La Maison d'École et d'Arts
École maternelle Jean-Jacques Rousseau
École élémentaire Jean-Jacques Rousseau
École maternelle Paul-Émile Victor
École élémentaire Paul-Émile Victor
École élémentaire Richebourg
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Radio Stations near Lons-le-Saunier

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lons-le-Saunier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de Conservation et d’Etude René Rémond
L’École d’Autrefois
La Cartonnerie de Mesnay
Maison de la Vache qui Rit
Maison du Comté
Maison natale de Rouget de Lisle
Maison Pasteur
Musée de la mode
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Véhicules Anciens
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des machines à nourrir le monde
Musée des salières
Musée du Jouet
Musée municipal de Poligny
Musée Sarret de Grozon
P'tit musée de l'école communale

Libraries in Lons-le-Saunier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
4C0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Macornay0.0
Bibliothèque Communautaire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La Carriade0.0
La Comédie Noire0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Clavel0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Jura0.0
Médiathèque Firmin Gémier0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Bresse Haute-Seille - Site de Sellières0.0
Médiathèque Jura-Sud0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Lons-le-Saunier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alter'Marché du Dan
Atmosphère
La marquise
Les halles
Locavor
Marché - Place de Verdun
Marché d'Arbois
Marché de Balanod
Marché de producteurs locaux
Marché des producteurs réunis
Marché hebdomadaire
Petit marché de producteurs

Hotels in Lons-le-Saunier

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Béryl
Hôtel du Parc
Hôtel Gambetta
Hôtel Parenthèse
Hôtel Terminus
Ibis Budget
Le Grill
Nouvel Hôtel

Cafes in Lons-le-Saunier

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Café des merveilles
Bar des Copains
Café du Boulevard
Caféteria
Nouvelle Vague Café
Papotes et Parlotes
Wachkyrie Café

Cinemas in Lons-le-Saunier

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4C
Le Palace
Megarama

Theatres in Lons-le-Saunier

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atelier de l'Exil
L'Amuserie
Théâtre

Clinics in Lons-le-Saunier

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique du Jura
Clinique Val Jura
IM2P

Dentists in Lons-le-Saunier

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AP Dentaire
Centre de Santé Dentaire Mutualiste
Centre de Santé Dentaire Mutualiste
Centre dentaire Louis-Pasteur

Veterinaries in Lons-le-Saunier

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire du Solvan
Clinique Vétérinaire Lédonia
Sylvie Cornet

Train Stations in Lons-le-Saunier

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lons-le-Saunier
Lons-le-Saunier

Bus Stations in Lons-le-Saunier

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare de Lons-le-Saunier

Gas Stations in Lons-le-Saunier

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
TotalEnergies access

Banks in Lons-le-Saunier

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Lons-le-Saunier

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial La Marjorie

Gyms in Lons-le-Saunier

7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
CrossFit
Jack'Form
Lemon One Fitness
Liberty Gym
Maison Sport Santé
Physique Club

Breweries in Lons-le-Saunier

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale La Nocturne
Brasserie des Babouins Jurassiens
Brasserie des Trois Épis
Brasserie du Triangle d'Or
Brasserie Hoptimalt
Brasserie la Perle Noire
Brasserie La Rouget de Lisle
Brasserie PicoNino
L'Origine du Monde
L’Origine du Monde
La Jurassique
Le Saint Dé

Ski Resorts Near Lons-le-Saunier

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lons-le-Saunier

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lons-le-Saunier

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale Communale
La Poste
La Presse à 4 Feuilles
Lons-le-Saunier Marjorie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lons-le-Saunier

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Église des Cordeliers
Église Protestante Évangélique
Église Saint-Désiré
Mosquée As-Salaam
Temple

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 Lons-le-Saunier

What is the population of Lons-le-Saunier?

Lons-le-Saunier has a population of 20,678 residents and is located in France. The population density is 6,962 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

Is Lons-le-Saunier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,226, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,200 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $561 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lons-le-Saunier?

Lons-le-Saunier has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lons-le-Saunier?

The job market in Lons-le-Saunier faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,241 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lons-le-Saunier?

The median home value in Lons-le-Saunier is $112,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $561.

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