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Mervans, France

Bourgogne · France

Mervans is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,326. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,326 Population 152/sq mi density
610 ft Elevation 186 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,654 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,654 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $493/mo rent

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About Mervans

Mervans

Mervans is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

People

Population1,326
Density152/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,654
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$98,600
Rent$493
Housing Units530
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Population1,326
Population Density152 / sq mi
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates46.7992°, 5.1843°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (903 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$21,654

About Mervans

Mervans is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,326. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mervans is $21,654, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (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 80 business establishments.

Income: Mervans vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,654
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mervans is $98,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $493 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 530 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,600
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$493
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units530

Property Tax

Mervans enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates46.7992°N, 5.1843°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 148 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 125 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 147 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 106 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 109 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 88 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 136 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 98 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 147 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 144 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 142 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 99 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 123 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 145 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 80 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 136 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 129 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 137 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 105 km
Feb 18, 2004 2 km SW of Vuadens, Switzerland M3.8 140 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 - - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Mervans has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Mervans

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique - - - -
École primaire - - - -
École primaire - - - -
École primaire - - - -
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mervans

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
★ Radio Dijon Campus campus radio, college radio MP3
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon - MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM - MP3

Museums in Mervans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Eden
Écomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne
Espace D'Artagnan
La Maison du Pain
Maison de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation bressanes
Maison de la Poupée
Maison du Blé et du Pain
Maison du patrimoine rural jurassien
Moulin de Montjay
Musée d'Histoire et de Culture des Sourds
Musée de l'Imprimerie (Écomusée)
Musée de l'Ours en peluche (privé)
Musée de plein air Étang Rouge
Musée des sapeurs pompiers du Jura Pierre Morisot
Musée du Vélo
Musée municipal

Libraries in Mervans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Germain-du-Bois0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Guigue0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque André Besson0.0

Farmers Markets in Mervans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Panier Bressan
Marché de Louhans
Marché de Saint-Martin en Bresse

Train Stations in Mervans

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mervans

Gas Stations in Mervans

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Stadiums & Teams in Mervans

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Ski Resorts Near Mervans

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mervans

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield-Medium Airport
Aéro Sermange Airfield-Small Airport
Arbois Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Arc-lès-Gray Airfield-Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Auxey Duresses Airfield-Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Bay Airfield-Small Airport
Beaune-Challanges Airfield-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Boissia Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Brancion Airfield-Small Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy Airfield-Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield-Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield-Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Dampierre et Flée Airfield-Small Airport
Dijon Darois Airfield-Small Airport
Doucier Airfield-Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lombard Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Nantoux Airfield-Small Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges Airfield-Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield-Small Airport
Pouilly-Maconge Airfield-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield-Small Airport
Til Châtel Airfield-Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield-Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield-Small Airport
Vigearde Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mervans

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mervans
Saint-Bonnet-en-Bresse

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mervans

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Vincent
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Mervans

What is the population of Mervans?

Mervans has a population of 1,326 residents and is located in France. The population density is 152 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

Is Mervans expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,654, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $493 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mervans?

Mervans enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mervans?

The job market in Mervans faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mervans?

The median home value in Mervans is $98,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $493.

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