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Pourcieux, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Pourcieux is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 992. Elevation: 1,175 ft (358 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
992 Population 121/sq mi density
1,175 ft Elevation 358 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,823 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,823 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$158,400 home value, $792/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population992
Density121/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,823
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$158,400
Rent$792
Housing Units397
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Population992
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Coordinates43.4708°, 5.7853°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,823

About Pourcieux

Pourcieux is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 992. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet (358 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pourcieux is $25,823, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (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 60 business establishments.

Income: Pourcieux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,823
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pourcieux is $158,400, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $792 (32% below the national average of $1,163). There are 397 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 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,400
44% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$792
32% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units397

Property Tax

Pourcieux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates43.4708°N, 5.7853°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

858 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 M4.8 105 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 146 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 136 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 135 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 146 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 144 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 138 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 134 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 146 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 134 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 134 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 134 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 136 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 102 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 120 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 127 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 105 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 104 km
Jun 26, 1997 1 km NNE of Lantosque, France M3.6 136 km
Jun 26, 2000 4 km NW of Acceglio, Italy M3.6 147 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 9 121 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 39 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Pourcieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Pourcieux

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire de Pourcieux
École maternelle Pourcieux site 2
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Radio Stations near Pourcieux

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
SOUL RADIO Classics (US) classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Maria France catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Service MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France chansons françaises, france MP3 128 kbps
Radio grenouille MP3 256 kbps
SOUL RADIO Classics classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
Radio Top FM MP3
Radio sisko fm news MP3
Maritima Radio MP3 128 kbps
TIKKA Radio music OGG
Hello Provence local radio MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3

Museums in Pourcieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La cité de l'art santonnier Thèrese Neveu
La Faïencerie de Varages en Provence
La Ferme de Noé
Le moulin a huile - musee
Le Petit Monde de Marcel Pagnol
Le village des santons en Provence
Maison natale de Marcel Pagnol
Maison régionale de l'eau
Musée Arteum
Musée de la Faïence
Musée de la Glace
Musée de la Legion etrangère
Musée des Gueules Rouges
Musée du patrimoine René Verrier
Musée Martin Duby
Musée Provençal des Transports
Musée rurale et d'histoire locale

Libraries in Pourcieux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Guillaume0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Rose Poggio0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Victor Gelu0.0
CDI0.0
Espace culturel de la gare0.0
Le moulin a huile - bibliotheque0.0
Le Petit Prince0.0
Maison Biarnès - Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Mediatheque Communale0.0
Médiathèque Fernand Boulan0.0
Médiathèque La Mine des Mots0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0

Farmers Markets in Pourcieux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cours du Quatre Septembre
Halle des Arcades
Marché Cours Voltaire
Place Sadi Carnot
VIDE GRENIER BROCANTE DE CANTARELLE

Castles in Pourcieux

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Pourcieux

Breweries in Pourcieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Brasserie des congrès
La Snook
Les deux font la bière

Stadiums & Teams in Pourcieux

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pourcieux

36 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
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne 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-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pourcieux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pourcieux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pourcieux

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Victor

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 Pourcieux

What is the population of Pourcieux?

Pourcieux has a population of 992 residents and is located in France. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.

Is Pourcieux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,823, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $158,400 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $792 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pourcieux?

Pourcieux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

How is the job market in Pourcieux?

The job market in Pourcieux faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pourcieux?

The median home value in Pourcieux is $158,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $792.

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