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Saint-Claude, France

Bourgogne · France

Saint-Claude is a small city in Bourgogne, France with a population of 12,418. Elevation: 1,450 ft (442 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,418 Population 458/sq mi density
1,450 ft Elevation 442 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
82.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,773 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$21,773 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$96,800 home value, $484/mo rent

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About Saint-Claude

Saint-Claude

Saint-Claude is a commune and a sous-préfecture of the Jura department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It lies on the river Bienne.

People

Population12,418
Density458/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,773
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,800
Rent$484
Housing Units4,967
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain82.5 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Population12,418
Population Density458 / sq mi
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Coordinates46.3868°, 5.8647°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation82.5 inches (2,096 mm)
Annual Snowfall110.4 inches (280 cm)
Median Household Income$21,773

About Saint-Claude

Saint-Claude is a small city in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 12,418. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Claude is $21,773, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 745 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Claude vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,773
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above France avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above France avg
Establishments (County)745

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Claude is $96,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $484 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,967 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,800
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$484
58% below France avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,967

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Claude

Saint-Claude has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1255 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -8.4° / 9.5° 90.1
Feb 3.7°C / 39°F -5° / 13.9° 72.4
Mar 5.8°C / 43°F -3.4° / 17.7° 83.5
Apr 8.5°C / 47°F -3.8° / 20.7° 81.8
May 12.5°C / 54°F 2.8° / 23.3° 110.0
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 7.5° / 29.9° 115.5
Jul 19.9°C / 68°F 9.7° / 33.1° 72.0
Aug 20°C / 68°F 8.9° / 33.4° 78.7
Sep 16°C / 61°F 3.9° / 28.8° 106.1
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 2.9° / 22° 161.2
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F -4.1° / 15.6° 124.4
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -7.2° / 11.6° 159.4
Saint-Claude experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 110.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below France avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area27.1 sq mi (70.2 km²)
Population Density458/sq mi
Coordinates46.3868°N, 5.8647°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above France avg
Snowfall 110.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

681 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 110 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 56 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 81 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 42 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 103 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 45 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 45 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 131 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 128 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 118 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 134 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 111 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 115 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 147 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 106 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 60 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 89 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 143 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 105 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 4.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 5.0 in

Saint-Claude has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Saint-Claude

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Pré Saint-Sauveur
Lycée général et technologique Pré Saint-Sauveur
Lycée professionnel Pré Saint-Sauveur
École maternelle Christin
École élémentaire du Centre
École élémentaire Faubourg
École élémentaire Truchet
Ancien Collège privé Maîtrise de la Cathédrale
École maternelle Rosset
École Jeanne d'Arc
Institution Saint-Oyend
Cité Scolaire du Pré Saint-Sauveur
École maternelle Mouton
École primaire Les Avignonnets
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Radio Stations near Saint-Claude

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) AAC+ 96 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
One FM (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Lifestyle74 AAC 128 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Claude

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ATLAS Visitors Centre
CERN Science Gateway
Chalet du Coin d'Aval
Espace des Mondes Polaires Paul-Émile Victor
Expo Faune et Nature
L'Atelier des Savoir-Faire
Le Monde des Automates
Maison des Cascades
Maison du parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura
Musée de l'Abbaye
Musée de la Lunette
Musée de la Tournerie - Artisanat sur Corne
Musée Départemental des Sapeurs Pompiers
Musée des EAN
Musée des Lapidaires
Musée des machines à nourrir le monde
Musée du Jouet
Musée du lapidaire et des pierres fines et précieuses
Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie
Musée du ski et de la tradition Rousselande
Musée Métiers d'Autrefois du Haut Jura
Pipe and diamond Museum
The Globe of Science and Innovation
Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur
Vivarium de Meyrin

Libraries in Saint-Claude

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Bernex0.0
Bibliothèque de Bernex0.0
Bibliothèque de Cartigny0.0
Bibliothèque de Cessy0.0
Bibliothèque de Chancy0.0
Bibliothèque de Vernier-Village0.0
Bibliothèque de Vernier-Village0.0
Bibliothèque Forum Meyrin0.0
Bibliothèque Forum Meyrin0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Châtelaine0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Châtelaine0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Collonges0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Gex0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Avanchets0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Avanchets0.0
Bibliothèque Populaire0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque d'Avusy0.0
Centre de Doculentation et d'Information0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
CERN main library0.0
CERN main library0.0
Entre Parenthèses0.0
La fraternelle0.0
La Manivelle - votre bibliothèque d'objets0.0
La Manivelle - votre bibliothèque d'objets0.0
Le Champ du Livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Arcade0.0
Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Jura-Sud0.0
Médiathèque Le Châtelard0.0
Médiathèque Le Dôme0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Claude

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché des Mattines
Marché artisanal de la Grenette
Marché hebdomadaire
Marchés de Meyrin
Marchés de Meyrin
Parc Jeantet

Hotels in Saint-Claude

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gîte de la Ferme de Diesles
Hôtel de la Poste
Hôtel Restaurant Jura le Panoramic
Saint-Hubert Hôtel

Cafes in Saint-Claude

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Entracte
Le Bistrot Saint-Hubert
Mr. Maurice

Cinemas in Saint-Claude

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Maison du Peuple

Clinics in Saint-Claude

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de santé de Saint-Claude

Dentists in Saint-Claude

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé Dentaire

Veterinaries in Saint-Claude

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire
FR #9474230632

Train Stations in Saint-Claude

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint-Claude

Gas Stations in Saint-Claude

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garage Parisi Claude
Intermarché
Total Access

Banks in Saint-Claude

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Gyms in Saint-Claude

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
L'Escalier Fitness

Breweries in Saint-Claude

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Borne Sàrl
Brasserie de la Borne Sàrl
Brasserie des Trois Épis
Brasserie du Lizon
Brasserie Gessienne
Brasserie Gessienne
Brasserie Hoptimalt
Brasserie L'étincelle
PereJakob
PereJakob

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Claude

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Ski Resorts Near Saint-Claude

47 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Jardin Enfants 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Claude

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Roch Mayères AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Yenne AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Claude

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Claude Avignonnets
Saint-Claude Reybert

Treatment Centers in Saint-Claude

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
FAM Pré la Tour

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Claude

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Association du Centre Culturel Marocain
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Saint-Paul et Saint-André
Chapelle des Carmes
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Adventiste du 7e Jour
Église du Sacré-Cœur
Église évangélique AdD

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Waterfalls
4
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 Saint-Claude

What is the population of Saint-Claude?

Saint-Claude has a population of 12,418 residents and is located in France. The population density is 458 people per square mile, spread across 27.1 square miles.

Is Saint-Claude expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,773, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $484 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Claude?

Saint-Claude has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches, with 110.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Claude?

The job market in Saint-Claude faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 745 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Claude?

The median home value in Saint-Claude is $96,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $484.

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