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Mons, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Mons is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 733. Elevation: 2,654 ft (809 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
733 Population 69/sq mi density
2,654 ft Elevation 809 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,160 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,160 median income, 14.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$162,600 home value, $813/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population733
Density69/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,160
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

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Home Value$162,600
Rent$813
Housing Units293
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation2,654 ft (809 m)
Population733
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation2,654 ft (809 m)
Coordinates43.6912°, 6.7140°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.9 inches (936 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,160

About Mons

Mons is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 733. The city sits at an elevation of 2,654 feet (809 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mons is $24,160, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.8% (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 44 business establishments.

Income: Mons vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,160
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.8%
311% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mons is $162,600, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $813 (30% below the national average of $1,163). There are 293 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 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,600
42% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$813
30% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units293

Property Tax

Mons experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,654 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,654 ft (809 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates43.6912°N, 6.7140°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,895 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 68 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 102 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 114 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 66 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 110 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 131 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 138 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 146 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 89 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 139 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 140 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 68 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 107 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 142 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 144 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 94 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 96 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 121 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 88 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 43 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 112 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 117 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in

Mons has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Mons

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Séranon
École élémentaire Brun
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Radio Stations near Mons

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Fréquence K MP3 192 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Ràdio Nissa Pantai music, occitan MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pitchoun AAC
Europa Radio Jazz (IT) MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Mons

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'histoire et d'étude des troupes d'outre-mer (CHEtom°
Citroen-Museum
Eco-musée du Pays de Fayence
Espace Découverte
La Maison de la Préhistoire J.Landréat - F.Puigdellivol
Maison de l'Histoire des Arcs
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Nature et Patrimoines
Maison Waldberg
Mini musée de plein air archéologique
Musée Camos
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence de Grasse
Musée de l'Artillerie
Musée de l'Histoire et des traditions mottoises
Musée de la justice
Musée de la Libération
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée des Fossiles & Minéraux
Musée des Troupes de Marine
Musée du Costume et du Bijou Provencal
Musée du Garde Champêtre
Musée Fragonard
Musée International de la Parfumerie
ORGANuGAMMusEum
Venet Foundation
Villa-Musée Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Libraries in Mons

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Départementales du Var0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Antoine0.0
Bibliothèque La Frayère0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Jean Salomone0.0
Bibliothèque patrimoniale, Villa Saint-Hilaire0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Le Pigeonnier0.0
Mediateque de Castellane0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Charles Nègre0.0
Médiathèque de Peymeinade0.0
Médiathèque du Muy0.0
Médiathèque Jacqueline de Romilly0.0
Médiathèque munipale0.0
Médiathèque Simone Raybaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Mons

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché de la Vallée Rose
Marché de Castellane
Marché de Gréolières
Marché de La Penne
Marché de Saint-Cézaire
Marché de Saint-Vallier
Marché du Pali
Marché Provençal
Place de la République
Place du Jeu de Boules
Place Le Bigot

Hotels in Mons

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Taulane
Chez Marius
Hôtel Restaurant le Lachens
Hôtel-Restaurant Le Coq en Pate
Le Petit Bonheur
Relais de l'Artuby

Cinemas in Mons

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peyroules - Cinéma de Pays, Salle polyvalente Gilbert Sauvan

Castles in Mons

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Communal
Château de Beauregard

Gas Stations in Mons

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Girardin

Golf Courses in Mons

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de Taulane

Breweries in Mons

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Bodega

Ski Resorts Near Mons

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Isola 2000 0.0 $0
Argentera 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
Auron 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 $0
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0
La Colmiane 0.0 $0
Turini Camp d'Argent 0.0 $0
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 $0

Airports Near Mons

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Basse Maure 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
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Isola 2000 AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Maccagno AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall 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

Post Offices in Mons

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caille
La Bastide
MONS

Treatment Centers in Mons

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Les Espérels

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mons

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Gratemoine
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien et des Pénitents
Chapelle Sainte-Brigitte
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Sainte-Madeleine
Église Sainte-Marguerite

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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 Mons

What is the population of Mons?

Mons has a population of 733 residents and is located in France. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

Is Mons expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,160, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,600 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $813 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mons?

Mons has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches.

How is the job market in Mons?

The job market in Mons faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mons?

The median home value in Mons is $162,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $813.

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