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Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 648. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
648 Population 131/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,587 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$23,587 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $505/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population648
Density131/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,587
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,000
Rent$505
Housing Units259
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population648
Population Density131 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates48.1727°, 0.2460°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (838 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,587

About Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 648. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon is $23,587, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,587
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon is $101,000, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $505 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 259 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,000
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$505
57% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units259

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 746 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.4° 74.4
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.8° / 8.7° 57.2
Mar 7.7°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12° 53.1
Apr 10°C / 50°F 4.9° / 15.2° 49.9
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.6° 61.3
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22° 52.7
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 51.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 50.7
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 10.1° / 20.9° 57.2
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 7.8° / 16° 73.4
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.8° 76.9
Dec 5°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.8° 87.9
Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates48.1727°N, 0.2460°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 124 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 101 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 130 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 138 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 139 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 135 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 143 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 75 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 122 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 138 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 124 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 95 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 121 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 132 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 122 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 127 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 41 km
Jun 3, 2001 0 km W of Maulévrier, France M3.5 149 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 129 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège René Cassin
Collège René Cassin
École primaire Notre-Dame du Sacré-Cœur
École élémentaire RPI Fernand Vivet
École primaire Elisabeth et Robert Badinter
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Radio Stations near Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Maine MP3 128 kbps
Pistache La Radio adult contemporary, pop AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Pulse MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre du Patrimoine de la Facture Instrumentale
Écomusée la grange
Fonderie d'Antoigné
La Fabrique
Maison de l’Eau (Arche de la Nature)
Maison de la Forêt (Arche de la Nature)
Maison de la Prairie (Arche de la Nature)
Micro-Folie
Musée Archéologique Paul Térouanne
Musée automobile de la Sarthe
Musée de la broderie au point de Beauvais
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de Tessé
Musée des 24 Heures
Musée du Sabot
Musée Jean-Claude-Boulard / Carré Plantagenêt
Musée Vert - Muséum d'Histoire naturelle
Petite maison du patrimoine
Simca Passion

Libraries in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de la Sarthe0.0
Bibliothèque des Vergers0.0
Bibliothèque Gaston Waringhien0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Centre de documentation et d’information0.0
L'Agora du Val0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Les Mots Passants0.0
Lire à Degré0.0
Ludibulle0.0
Maison de la lecture0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Camille Bardou0.0
Médiathèque de l'Espal0.0
Médiathèque de Perseigne0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque municipale Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiathèque Saulnières0.0
Médiathèque Sud0.0
Pôle lecture de Bonnétable0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De la Terre à l'Assiette
Halles
Halles
Halles
Jacobins' market
Jacobins' market
Jacobins' market
Les Halles de la Gaudine
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché biologique
Marché de Gazonfier
Marché de la Butte
Marché de la Cité des Pins
Marché de la Paix
Marché de Pontlieue
Marché des Ardriers
Marché des Jacobins
Marché des Maillets
Marché des Sablons
Marché du Mail
Marché du Pâtis Saint-Lazare
Marché Gare Sud

Breweries in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bizarre
La Chaloupe Brasserie
Mage Malte
Planète 9

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de MonhoudouSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Alençon-Valframbert AirfieldSmall Airport
Argentan AirfieldSmall Airport
Assé le Riboul AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ-Romet AirfieldSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Commerveil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme de la Braudière AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine Simon AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Buternay AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bardellières AirfieldSmall Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuvy le Roi AirfieldSmall Airport
Piacé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierre Wadier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Sougé AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre médical François Gallouedec

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Médard

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-Mars-sous-Ballon

What is the population of Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon?

Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon has a population of 648 residents and is located in France. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,587, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $505 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon?

Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon?

The job market in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon?

The median home value in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon is $101,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $505.

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