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Molinges, France

Bourgogne · France

Molinges is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 692. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
692 Population 192/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
82.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,142 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,142 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$100,600 home value, $503/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population692
Density192/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,142
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$100,600
Rent$503
Housing Units277
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain82.5 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population692
Population Density192 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates46.3554°, 5.7651°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation82.5 inches (2,096 mm)
Annual Snowfall110.4 inches (280 cm)
Median Household Income$25,142

About Molinges

Molinges is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 692. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Molinges is $25,142, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (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 42 business establishments.

Income: Molinges vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,142
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Molinges is $100,600, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $503 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 277 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,600
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$503
57% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units277

Property Tax

Molinges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 110.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below France avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates46.3554°N, 5.7651°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above France avg
Snowfall 110.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

661 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 M4.7 118 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 59 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 82 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 41 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 109 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 44 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 53 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 138 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 134 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 119 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 141 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 118 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 124 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 143 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 115 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 54 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 97 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 113 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 90 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 119 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 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in

Molinges has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Molinges

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Molinges

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) AAC+ 96 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
One FM (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Molinges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Expo Faune et Nature
L'Atelier des Savoir-Faire
Le Monde des Automates
Maison du parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura
Musée archéologique d'Izernore
Musée de l'Abbaye
Musée de la mode
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain
Musée de la Tournerie - Artisanat sur Corne
Musée des Lapidaires
Musée des machines à nourrir le monde
Musée du Jouet
Musée du lapidaire et des pierres fines et précieuses
Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie
Musée Métiers d'Autrefois du Haut Jura
Pipe and diamond Museum
Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur

Libraries in Molinges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Chancy0.0
Bibliothèque de Valleiry0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Collonges0.0
Bibliothèque Populaire0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque d'Avusy0.0
Centre de Doculentation et d'Information0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Entre Parenthèses0.0
La fraternelle0.0
Le Champ du Livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille0.0
Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse0.0
Médiathèque Dubouillon0.0
Médiathèque Jura-Sud0.0
Médiathèque Le Dôme0.0
Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET0.0

Farmers Markets in Molinges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché artisanal de la Grenette
Parc Jeantet

Hotels in Molinges

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Akena La Brocatelle

Cafes in Molinges

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar de la Vallée

Breweries in Molinges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Trois Épis
Brasserie du Lizon
Brasserie Hoptimalt
Brasserie L'étincelle
L'Origine du Monde
L’Origine du Monde

Stadiums & Teams in Molinges

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Ski Resorts Near Molinges

37 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Molinges

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Yenne AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Molinges

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Molinges

Treatment Centers in Molinges

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
FAM Pré la Tour

Churches & Religious Organizations in Molinges

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Léger

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Molinges

What is the population of Molinges?

Molinges has a population of 692 residents and is located in France. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

Is Molinges expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,142, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,600 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $503 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Molinges?

Molinges has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches, with 110.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Molinges?

The job market in Molinges faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Molinges?

The median home value in Molinges is $100,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $503.

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