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Mézel, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Mézel is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 576. Elevation: 1,923 ft (586 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
576 Population 70/sq mi density
1,923 ft Elevation 586 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,343 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,343 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$109,600 home value, $548/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population576
Density70/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,343
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$109,600
Rent$548
Housing Units230
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Population576
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Coordinates43.9965°, 6.1962°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,343

About Mézel

Mézel is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 576. The city sits at an elevation of 1,923 feet (586 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mézel is $24,343, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Mézel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,343
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mézel is $109,600, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 230 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,600
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units230

Property Tax

Mézel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,923 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates43.9965°N, 6.1962°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,805 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 38 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 79 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 105 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 111 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 119 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 111 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 68 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 140 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 112 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 147 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 108 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 143 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 132 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 71 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 129 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 79 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 149 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 108 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 97 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 91 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 145 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 102 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Mézel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Mézel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Mézel
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Radio Stations near Mézel

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 Mézel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairn centre d'art
Ecomusée des Gorges du Verdon
Ecomusee La Javie Autrefois
Exposition de Fossiles
Exposition en plein air
Galerie de l'Hubac
Maison Alexandra David Neel
Maison des remparts
Musée de la Distillerie
Musée de la Faïence
Musée de la Lavande
Musée des Voûtes
Musée Gassendi
Musée Promenade
Museum of woodturning
Paléogalerie
Samten Dzong

Libraries in Mézel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Bibliothèque Marque Pages0.0
Media centre "Le secret des pages"0.0
Médiathèque départementale des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence0.0
Médiathèque des Mées0.0
Médiathèque François-Mitterrand PAA (Provence Alpes Agglomération)0.0
Médiathèque Louis Joseph0.0
Médiathèque Michel Martin0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne0.0

Farmers Markets in Mézel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place du Général de Gaulle
Place Edmond Jugy
Place Gassendi

Hotels in Mézel

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Place
Hotel des Clues

Train Stations in Mézel

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mézel - Châteauredon

Gas Stations in Mézel

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies

Stadiums & Teams in Mézel

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Ski Resorts Near Mézel

27 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Céüse 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
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Crévoux 0.0 $0
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Larche 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
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Mézel

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Cogolin Grimaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon 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
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Valberg AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mézel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mézel

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Cornettes
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Maxime
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Vincent

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 Mézel

What is the population of Mézel?

Mézel has a population of 576 residents and is located in France. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

Is Mézel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,343, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,600 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $548 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 Mézel?

Mézel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.

How is the job market in Mézel?

The job market in Mézel faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mézel?

The median home value in Mézel is $109,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $548.

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