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Omessa, France

Corsica · France

Omessa is a small town in Corsica, France with a population of 581. Elevation: 1,526 ft (465 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
581 Population 6/sq mi density
1,526 ft Elevation 465 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,946 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,946 median income, 10.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $589/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population581
Density6/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,946
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$117,800
Rent$589
Housing Units232
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Population581
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Coordinates42.3703°, 9.1992°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,946

About Omessa

Omessa is a small town in France (Corsica) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet (465 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Omessa is $21,946, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (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: Omessa vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,946
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% 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 Omessa is $117,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $589 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 232 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$589
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units232

Property Tax

Climate in Omessa

Omessa 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
Omessa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Area92.9 sq mi (240.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates42.3703°N, 9.1992°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 5, 2013.

Jul 7, 2011 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France M5.1 132 km
Mar 4, 2012 80 km W of Cargèse, France M4.8 134 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 139 km
Apr 9, 1995 30 km WNW of Capraia Isola, Italy M4.1 91 km
Nov 17, 1993 21 km SSW of Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy M4.0 129 km
May 20, 1998 2 km ENE of Suvereto, Italy M4.0 146 km
Apr 5, 2013 90 km W of Cargèse, France M4.0 143 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 141 km
Aug 17, 2002 62 km SSE of Santo Stefano al Mare, Italy M3.5 138 km
Jan 13, 1992 58 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.5 141 km
Feb 9, 1998 55 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M3.5 138 km
Dec 14, 1995 5 km WSW of La California, Italy M3.5 144 km
Sep 20, 1995 Ligurian Sea M3.5 130 km
Apr 28, 2001 74 km SSW of Portofino, Italy M3.4 143 km
Oct 23, 1993 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.3 145 km
Jul 30, 1995 94 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.3 144 km
Aug 28, 2002 western Mediterranean Sea M3.3 144 km
Oct 1, 1990 15 km SSW of Calvi, France M3.3 43 km
Jun 23, 1997 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.2 135 km
Sep 21, 1992 69 km SSE of Santo Stefano al Mare, Italy M3.2 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Omessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Omessa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Duttore Edimondu Simeoni
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Radio Stations near Omessa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu RCFM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calvi Citadelle eclectic MP3 128 kbps
RADIO OLBIA WEB (IT) AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Balagne hits, pop MP3 96 kbps
Radio Onda Ligure Italia (IT) albenga, italian pop MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Omessa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée Memoria Viva
Musée archéologique du Niolu
Musée Pascal Paoli

Libraries in Omessa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Biblothèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque relais de Borgo0.0
Médiathèque Territoriale Centre Corse0.0

Hotels in Omessa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Ponte Castirla

Train Stations in Omessa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Francardo

Stadiums & Teams in Omessa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Omessa

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 Omessa

12 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 CorteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ghisonaccia - AlzitoneSmall Airport
Aghione Casone Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Aléria Padulone AirfieldSmall Airport
domaine Aliso Rossi AirfieldSmall Airport
Propriano AirportPRPSmall Airport
Tallone AirfieldSmall Airport
Vaitella GaleriaSmall Airport

Post Offices in Omessa

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Omessa

33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella San Roccu
Chapelle de l'Annonciation
Chapelle de l'Annunziata
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Chapelle Saint-Vincent
Chapelle San Ghjustu
Chapelle San Lorenzo
Chapelle San Nicolao
Chapelle San-Nicolao
Chapelle Sant'Angelo
Chapelle Sant'Angelo
Chapelle Sant'Angelo
Chapelle Sant'Angelo
Chapelle Sant'Antone
Chapelle Santa Crocce
Chapelle Santa Maria
Église de l'Annonciation
Église de l'Annonciation
Église de l'Annonciation
Église de la Nativité
Église l'Annonciation
Église Notre-Dame-des-Grâces
Église Paroissiale Saint-André
Église Saint-Césaire
Église Saint-Clément
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Lucie
Église Sainte-Marguerite
Église San Bernardinu
Église San-Michele
Ghjesgia Santa Maria

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 Omessa

What is the population of Omessa?

Omessa has a population of 581 residents and is located in France. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 92.9 square miles.

Is Omessa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,946, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $589 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Omessa?

Omessa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

How is the job market in Omessa?

The job market in Omessa faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Omessa?

The median home value in Omessa is $117,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $589.

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