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Pierrerue, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Pierrerue is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 519. Elevation: 1,677 ft (511 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
519 Population 31/sq mi density
1,677 ft Elevation 511 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,959 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,959 median income, 10.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$133,200 home value, $666/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population519
Density31/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,959
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$133,200
Rent$666
Housing Units208
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)
Population519
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)
Coordinates43.9561°, 5.8329°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,959

About Pierrerue

Pierrerue is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 519. The city sits at an elevation of 1,677 feet (511 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pierrerue is $24,959, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Pierrerue vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,959
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pierrerue is $133,200, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $666 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 208 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 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$133,200
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$666
43% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units208

Property Tax

Pierrerue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,677 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates43.9561°N, 5.8329°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,619 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 63 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 100 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 123 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 138 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 143 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 91 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 137 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 140 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 121 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 135 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 126 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 92 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 90 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 111 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 90 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 117 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 133 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 103 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 142 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 9 117 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 82 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Pierrerue has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Pierrerue

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École maternelle
École de Lurs
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Radio Stations near Pierrerue

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Pierrerue

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée
Ecomusée de l'Olivier
Ecomusée de la vigne et du vin
Fondation Carzou
Lou Paraïs - Maison Jean Giono
Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles
Micro-folie
Musée de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence
Musée Gallo-Romain
Musée Scout Baden-Powell
Musée Terre & Temps
Paléogalerie
Salagon, Musée et Jardins

Libraries in Pierrerue

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Brousse0.0
Bibliothèque du Castellas0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Librairie l'Arbousier0.0
Médiathèque André-Roman0.0
Médiathèque des Mées0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Imbert0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Vinon0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Louis Joseph0.0
Médiathèque Lucien Jacques0.0
Médiathèque Romain Selsis0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne0.0

Farmers Markets in Pierrerue

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Bio Forcalquier
Marché bio La Brillanne
Marché de Céreste
Marche du dimanche matin
Marché Provencal
Place Joseph Fauchier

Castles in Pierrerue

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bel Air
Château de Lurs
Château de Sigonce

Breweries in Pierrerue

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cérévisia
Brasserie La Manosquine
La Brass Bastelle

Stadiums & Teams in Pierrerue

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pierrerue

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Pierrerue

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Cogolin Grimaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc 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
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
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight 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

Post Offices in Pierrerue

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sigonce

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pierrerue

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Saint-Pierre
Église de l'Invention-de-Saint-Étienne
Église du Saint-Sacrement
Église Paroissiale Saint-Claude
Notre-Dame de Vie

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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 Pierrerue

What is the population of Pierrerue?

Pierrerue has a population of 519 residents and is located in France. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 16.5 square miles.

Is Pierrerue expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,959, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $133,200 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pierrerue?

Pierrerue has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in Pierrerue?

The job market in Pierrerue faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pierrerue?

The median home value in Pierrerue is $133,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $666.

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