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Salernes, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 🇫🇷 France

Salernes is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 3,673. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,673 Population 242/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,561 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,561 median income, 16.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$645/mo rent
A
Safety
4.2 / 5.0
1 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $22,561
70% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 1/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $645
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.2%
350% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

People

Population3,673
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

D
Median Income$22,561
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

B
Home ValueN/A
Rent$645
OwnershipN/A

Crime

A
Violent1/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder1.3/100K

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%
Heart Disease10.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population3,673
Population Density242 / sq mi
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Coordinates43.5635°, 6.2339°
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$22,561
Median Age42.3 years

Is Salernes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salernes receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Salernes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salernes is $22,561, 70% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Salernes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 1 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Salernes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Salernes has a population of 3,673 with a density of 242 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,673
Total Population
242
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
15.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Salernes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Salernes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salernes is $22,561, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 16.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Salernes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,561
70% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.2%
350% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.5%
Renter-Occupied42.5%

Property Tax

In Salernes, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 10.2% of residents, above the national average. 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression. 23.6% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: Salernes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
Heart Disease10.2%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
COPD1.8%
Kidney Disease2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%
Mental Distress23.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%
Premature Death102/100K

Food & Exercise

Salernes has a violent crime rate of 1 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 1.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Overall, Salernes receives a safety grade of A.

Crime Rates: Salernes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1.3/100K
100% below US avg
Murder1.3/100K
79% below US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeA
Safety Score4.2 / 5.0
Salernes 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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.7 inches
38% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²)
Population Density242/sq mi
Coordinates43.5635°N, 6.2339°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Salernes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F — from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.8").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density242/sq mi
Total Area15.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

A Safety Grade (4.2/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Salernes

What is the population of Salernes?

Salernes has a population of 3,673 residents and is located in France. The population density is 242 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Salernes expensive to live in?

Salernes is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 73.7 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $22,561, 70% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Salernes safe?

Salernes is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 1 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Salernes receives a safety grade of A based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Salernes?

Salernes 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

How is the job market in Salernes?

The job market in Salernes faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.2% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Salernes?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $645.

How are the schools in Salernes?

31.7% of adults in Salernes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Salernes?

The obesity rate in Salernes is 9.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 33.4% of adults are smokers. 87.0% are physically inactive. 18.0% of residents report depression.

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