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Oletta, France

Corsica · France

Oletta is a small town in Corsica, France with a population of 1,335. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,335 Population 130/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,652 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,652 median income, 13.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$143,000 home value, $715/mo rent

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About Oletta

Oletta

Oletta is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.

People

Population1,335
Density130/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,652
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$143,000
Rent$715
Housing Units534
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population1,335
Population Density130 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates42.6299°, 9.3543°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (841 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,652

About Oletta

Oletta is a small town in France (Corsica) with a population of 1,335. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Oletta is $23,652, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (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 80 business establishments.

Income: Oletta vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,652
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% 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 Oletta is $143,000, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 534 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 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,000
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units534

Property Tax

Climate in Oletta

Oletta has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Feb (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 821 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.5°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.7° 70.8
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.9° 60.5
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 6.7° / 15.8° 63.7
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9° / 18.3° 74.6
May 17.5°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.4° 53.6
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 16.4° / 26.3° 39.1
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.4° 14.3
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 19.8° / 29.8° 20.0
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 16.6° / 26° 74.4
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 13.4° / 22° 124.8
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.7° 139.2
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.8° 85.6
Oletta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates42.6299°N, 9.3543°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 6, 2022.

Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 144 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 140 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km W of Migliarino, Italy M4.3 146 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km WSW of Marina di Pisa, Italy M4.1 132 km
Apr 9, 1995 30 km WNW of Capraia Isola, Italy M4.1 60 km
Apr 17, 2006 6 km W of Marina di Pisa-Tirrenia-Calambrone, Italy M4.0 130 km
Nov 17, 1993 21 km SSW of Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy M4.0 113 km
May 20, 1998 2 km ENE of Suvereto, Italy M4.0 121 km
Feb 26, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M3.9 140 km
Aug 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Pomarance, Italy M3.9 147 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 145 km
May 17, 2005 3 km W of Marina di Pisa-Tirrenia-Calambrone, Italy M3.8 132 km
Feb 26, 1997 37 km SE of Cervo, Italy M3.8 138 km
Jun 22, 1998 4 km SW of Marina di Pisa, Italy M3.7 133 km
Feb 26, 1997 41 km SE of Cervo, Italy M3.7 134 km
Mar 21, 1994 8 km NE of Monteverdi Marittimo, Italy M3.7 135 km
Nov 9, 2001 3 km NNE of Montieri, Italy M3.6 149 km
Jul 23, 1992 35 km S of Portovenere, Italy M3.6 128 km
Aug 25, 1995 5 km SW of Migliarino, Italy M3.6 144 km
Mar 20, 1993 4 km SSE of Pomarance, Italy M3.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 133 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 134 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 119 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 3.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Oletta has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Oletta

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu RCFM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Onda Ligure Italia (IT) albenga, italian pop MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Oletta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa di è Scenze
Écomusée du Fortin
Les Cédrats Du Cap Corse
Musée
Musée archéologique de Mariana
Musée d'art sacré d'Oletta
Musée d'ethnographie de Bastia
Musée Pascal Paoli
Museum Dian'arte

Libraries in Oletta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Bastia0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Barberine Duriani0.0
Médiathèque relais de Borgo0.0
Médiathèque Territoriale Castagniccia Mare e Monti0.0

Farmers Markets in Oletta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert de Poggio-Mezzana
Place du Marché

Hotels in Oletta

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Sant'Andria
Palazzu Serenu

Castles in Oletta

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Tuda

Zoos in Oletta

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Corsica Zoo

Breweries in Oletta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Le Parking
Ribella

Stadiums & Teams in Oletta

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Oletta

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val d'Ese 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ghisoni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vergio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station d'Asco-Stagnu 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Oletta

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bastia-Poretta International airportBIALarge Airport
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airportAJAMedium Airport
Calvi Sainte Catherine AirportCLYMedium Airport
Solenzara (BA 126) Air BaseSOZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Corte-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ghisonaccia - Alzitone-Small Airport
Aghione Casone Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Aléria Padulone Airfield-Small Airport
domaine Aliso Rossi Airfield-Small Airport
Tallone Airfield-Small Airport
Vaitella Galeria-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oletta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oletta

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-André
Église Sainte-Marie-de-l'Assomption
Église San-Cerbone

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 Oletta

What is the population of Oletta?

Oletta has a population of 1,335 residents and is located in France. The population density is 130 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.

Is Oletta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,652, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,000 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Oletta?

Oletta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.

How is the job market in Oletta?

The job market in Oletta faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Oletta?

The median home value in Oletta is $143,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $715.

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