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Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,608. Elevation: 3,491 ft (1,064 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,608 Population 277/sq mi density
3,491 ft Elevation 1,064 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
47.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,408 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,408 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$130,800 home value, $654/mo rent

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About Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It was expanded in January 2013, following the merger of the former communes of Bénévent-et-Charbillac and Les Infournas.

People

Population1,608
Density277/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,408
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$130,800
Rent$654
Housing Units643
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Population1,608
Population Density277 / sq mi
Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Coordinates44.6833°, 6.0833°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.5 inches (1,206 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.3 inches (41 cm)
Median Household Income$24,408

About Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,608. The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet (1,064 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is $24,408, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 96 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,408
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)96

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is $130,800, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $654 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 643 total housing units in the city. 27.8% 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.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,800
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$654
44% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units643

Property Tax

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below France avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates44.6833°N, 6.0833°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above France avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,802 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 50 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 55 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 100 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 53 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 139 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 116 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 149 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 98 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 148 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 54 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 100 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 123 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 146 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 98 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 140 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 86 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 126 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 48 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 93 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 9 144 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
March 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.6 in

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 29°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École communale
École primaire
École maternelle
École primaire de Poligny
École des Barraques
École primaire de Saint-Laurent-du-Cros
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Radio Stations near Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne centrale hydroélectrique
Écomusée
Ecomusée
Ecomusée L'ancienne maison paysanne
Le Refuge des Animaux
Maison de l'Eau et des Énergies
Maison de la photographie Vivian Maier
Maison du Parc du Valgaudemar
Maison du patrimoine de Pellafol
Musée départemental
Muséoscope du lac
Scierie des Ségoins

Libraries in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque départementale de prêt0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
La Bibli de Valbonnais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Gap0.0

Hotels in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Oxygénation
Gîte L'Aventure
Hotel Loubet
La Cremaillère
Le Connétable
Le Val des Sources

Cinemas in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central cinéma

Veterinaries in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #362357667
FR #74607203

Gas Stations in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Intermarché

Banks in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Postale
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale de Serre-Ponçon
Brasserie d'Ancelle
Brasserie Interstellaire du Dévoluy
La Belle Epoque

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

74 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
La Norma 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Crévoux 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Montclar 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
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Claviere 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Sollières Sardières 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

Post Offices in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Agence Communale
Agence Communale
La Poste
Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur
Saint-Firmin-en-Valgaudemar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bois-Vert
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
Chapelle Saint-Étienne
Chapelle Saint-Grégoire
Chapelle Saint-Grégoire
Chapelle Saint-Louis
Chapelle Saint-Michel de Belvédère
Chapelle Saint-Paul
Chapelle Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Vierge
Église de l'Assomption-de-Marie
Église Saint-Barthélemy de Molines
Église Saint-Barthélemy-et-Saint-Pancrace
Église Saint-Bonnet
Église Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martin-de-Tours
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Église Saint-Sauveur
Sainte-Marie L'Egyptienne
Temple

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Waterfalls
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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 Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

What is the population of Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur?

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur has a population of 1,608 residents and is located in France. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,408, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,800 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $654 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 Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur?

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches, with 16.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 96 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur?

The median home value in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is $130,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $654.

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