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Mâcot-la-Plagne, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Mâcot-la-Plagne is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,696. Elevation: 2,523 ft (769 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,696 Population 116/sq mi density
2,523 ft Elevation 769 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,596 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,596 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$147,200 home value, $736/mo rent

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About Mâcot-la-Plagne

Mâcot-la-Plagne

Mâcot-la-Plagne is a former commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of La Plagne Tarentaise.

People

Population1,696
Density116/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,596
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$147,200
Rent$736
Housing Units678
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Population1,696
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Coordinates45.5500°, 6.6667°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall224.7 inches (571 cm)
Median Household Income$25,596

About Mâcot-la-Plagne

Mâcot-la-Plagne is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,696. The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet (769 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mâcot-la-Plagne is $25,596, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Mâcot-la-Plagne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,596
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mâcot-la-Plagne is $147,200, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $736 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 678 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,200
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$736
37% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units678

Property Tax

Mâcot-la-Plagne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates45.5500°N, 6.6667°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,781 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 142 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 105 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 149 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 76 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 121 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 130 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 118 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 74 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 35 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 119 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 57 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 80 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 71 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 135 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 87 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 122 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 22 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 71 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 95 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 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 5.4 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 5.3 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.7 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.8 in

Mâcot-la-Plagne has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Mâcot-la-Plagne

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Albert Perrière
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Radio Stations near Mâcot-la-Plagne

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Krimi MP3 320 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
Globule Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mâcot-la-Plagne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Des pierres et des hommes : Espace archéologique Pierre Borrione
Ecomusée
Ecomusée - Refuge Regaud
Ecomusée de la Chaume
Ecomusée du Roselais
Espace Saint-Eloi
Galerie des minéraux
Galerie Hydraulica
Glacialis
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Muse De la Mine
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée de Cohennoz
Musée de St Martin
Musée des Allues
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires du Val d'Arly
Musée des Minéraux Alpins
Musée des Traditions
Musée du Beaufort
Muséum des Animaux de Montagne
Scierie et moulin du Raffort

Libraries in Mâcot-la-Plagne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque d'Arêches0.0
Bibliothèque de Queige0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville0.0
Bibliothèque de Valezan0.0
Bibliothèque des Allures0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Maison d'Émilien0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bellentre0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Mâcot-la-Plagne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Beaufort
Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice

Breweries in Mâcot-la-Plagne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birra Menta
Brasserie du Petit st Bernard
Brasserie l'Antidote
Brassin Versant - Bière de Granier
L'Étoile des Neiges
La Voûte
Le Capricorne
Le Medzé-ry
Les Névés

Stadiums & Teams in Mâcot-la-Plagne

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Ski Resorts Near Mâcot-la-Plagne

119 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Prali 0.0 $0
Claviere 0.0 $0
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Sestriere 0.0 $0
Sansicario 0.0 $0
Pragelato 0.0 $0
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 $0
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
La Norma 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Val Cenis 0.0 $0
Ala di Stura 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Bessans 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Stade de Bosses 0.0 $0
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 $0
Stade de Saut 0.0 $0
Stade de Ballet 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Rosière 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Pila 0.0 $0
La Thuile 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 $0
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 $0
Les Contamines 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Jardin Enfants 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
Courmayeur 0.0 $0
Crévacol 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 $0
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 $0
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Cordon 0.0 $0
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Fouly 0.0 $0
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Les Grands Montets 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Vormaine 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 $0
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Ovronnaz 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0

Airports Near Mâcot-la-Plagne

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Andrea Bozzo AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Gh. del Mont GeléSmall Airport
Glacier d'Argentière AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de Talèfre AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Merlo Romano AirfieldSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiportoSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mâcot-la-Plagne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mâcot-la-Plagne

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Gras
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Mâcot-la-Plagne

What is the population of Mâcot-la-Plagne?

Mâcot-la-Plagne has a population of 1,696 residents and is located in France. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.

Is Mâcot-la-Plagne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,596, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $147,200 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $736 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mâcot-la-Plagne?

Mâcot-la-Plagne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mâcot-la-Plagne?

Mâcot-la-Plagne has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 102 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mâcot-la-Plagne?

The median home value in Mâcot-la-Plagne is $147,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $736.

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