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Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, France
Occitanie · France
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 3,717. Elevation: 571 ft (174 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort is a commune in the Gard department, Occitania, southern France. The town has a silk museum and barracks.
People
Economy
FHousing
AClimate
| Population | 3,717 |
| Population Density | 328 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9656°, 3.8560° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.0 inches (660 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,416 |
About Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 3,717. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet (174 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,416 |
| 72% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 17.6% |
| 389% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% |
| 85% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 223 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $98,400 |
| 65% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $492 |
| 58% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,487 |
Property Tax
Climate in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort has an average annual temperature of 5.6°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.2°C), the coldest is Feb (-1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1938 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9656°N, 3.8560°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in |
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.0").
Schools in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholae | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de La Galaberte | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Rachel Cabane | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Fernand Léonard | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soulbox | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Escapades | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Larzac | eclectic | UNKNOWN 320 kbps | |
| Pinata | electronica, hiphop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Platine 45 Radio | 2000s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| L'Eko | — | OGG 320 kbps | |
| France Bleu Hérault | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Late Night Dream | brazilian, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Moderne | boogaloo, rocksteady | OGG 320 kbps | |
| Clapas Chanson | chansons françaises | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FM Plus | multicultural | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Divergence FM | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Aviva | 00s, 70s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Croco | electro rock, lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Clapas Jazz | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WRCF Radio France | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RCF Maguelone Hérault | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Piñata Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bartas | local, music | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Rayvox | alternative / indie, arts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Clapas Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Info RC | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biosphera, centre d'interprétation des vallées cévenoles | ||||
| Chapelle des Ursulines | ||||
| Conservatoire de la Fourche | ||||
| Du système solaire aux galaxies | ||||
| Espace Terroir | ||||
| Halle du Verre | ||||
| Maison de l'eau | ||||
| Maison des Consuls | ||||
| Maison Rouge | ||||
| Mine Témoin d'Alès | ||||
| Musée Cévenol | ||||
| Musée de la Musique | ||||
| Musée de la Soie | ||||
| Musée du Colombier | ||||
| Musée du Désert | ||||
| Musée du scribe | ||||
| Orbise | ||||
| Pierre André Benoit | ||||
| Pôle Culturel et Scientifique de Rochebelle |
Libraries in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| armoire à lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Au fil des Pages | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Au gré des mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Claret | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Corconne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Valleraugue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque et Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque l'Abri des Mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Drézéry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette - Le Mas des Mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Saussines La Forge | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Castans | 0.0 | |||||
| Info'kiosque | 0.0 | |||||
| La Biblio Lézan | 0.0 | |||||
| La lézarde | 0.0 | |||||
| La rétive | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alphonse Daudet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André Chamson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Christol-lez-Alès | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Sommières | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Germinal | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Arnal | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lucie Aubrac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marie Rouanet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand marché | |||||
| Halles de Ganges | |||||
| Les producteurs au Feliz | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché de Beaulieu | |||||
| Place Couverte |
Hotels in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlacStar | ||||
| Brasserie de la Serrane | ||||
| Brasserie des Garrigues | ||||
| Brasserie le Lodge | ||||
| Brasserie Nova Céleste | ||||
| La Vieille Gisèle |
Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski de Prat Peyrot | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Croix de Bauzon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | MPL | Large Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | — | Medium Airport |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Béziers Vias airport | BZR | Medium Airport |
| Mende-Brenoux Airfield | MEN | Medium Airport |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | FNI | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | — | Small Airport |
| Bédarieux La Tour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campagne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Florac Ste Enimie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Grand'combe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Grand Plantier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Bories Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les champs blancs Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Limbardier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mas Nouguier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Millau-Larzac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nîmes Courbessac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pignan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plaine de Lacan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Remoulins Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rouveirolle Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Drézéry Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Victor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sauvian Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sète ULM Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tornac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| ULM LECROS Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uzès-Belvezet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Hippolyte | |
| Église Saint-Michel de la Cadière | |
| Église Saint-Vincent | |
| Notre-Dame de Monier | |
| Temple | |
| Temple de l'Église réformée évangélique |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort?
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort has a population of 3,717 residents and is located in France. The population density is 328 people per square mile, spread across 11.3 square miles.
Is Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,416, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,400 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $492 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort?
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort?
The job market in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 223 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort?
The median home value in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort is $98,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $492.