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Salins-les-Bains, France

Bourgogne · France

Salins-les-Bains is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 3,534. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,534 Population 371/sq mi density
1,070 ft Elevation 326 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
65.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,805 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$21,805 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $480/mo rent

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About Salins-les-Bains

Salins-les-Bains

Salins-les-Bains, commonly referred to simply as Salins, is a commune in the Jura department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in Eastern France. It is located on the departmental border with Doubs, 34.8 km (21.6 mi) to the south-southwest of Besançon.

People

Population3,534
Density371/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,805
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,000
Rent$480
Housing Units1,414
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Population3,534
Population Density371 / sq mi
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Coordinates46.9466°, 5.8776°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation65.0 inches (1,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.9 inches (48 cm)
Median Household Income$21,805

About Salins-les-Bains

Salins-les-Bains is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 3,534. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Salins-les-Bains is $21,805, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 212 business establishments.

Income: Salins-les-Bains vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,805
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)212

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Salins-les-Bains is $96,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $480 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,414 total housing units in the city. 28.6% 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$96,000
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$480
59% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,414

Property Tax

Salins-les-Bains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates46.9466°N, 5.8776°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above France avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

535 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 96 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 104 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 140 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 110 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 83 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 47 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 47 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 106 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 150 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 130 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 112 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 95 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 145 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 141 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 118 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 92 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 98 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 89 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 130 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 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest

Salins-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Salins-les-Bains

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire Voltaire
École primaire privée Saint-Anatoile
Cité scolaire Victor Considerant
MFR Salins-les-Bains
École et Collège privé Saint-Anatoile
École maternelle Chantemerle
École élémentaire Olivet
Groupe scolaire du Haut Lizon
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Radio Stations near Salins-les-Bains

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM MP3
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Salins-les-Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l’hôpital de Salins
Écomusée les Forges
La Cartonnerie de Mesnay
La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel
Le Baccu
Les Baraques du 14
Maison du Bois et de la Forêt
Maison du Comté
Maison Pasteur
Musée archéologique
Musée de la Poterie
Musée de la Taillanderie
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée du Tacot
Musée Ledoux
Musée municipal de Poligny
Musée Sarret de Grozon
Musée-relais du cheval comtois et de la forêt

Libraries in Salins-les-Bains

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib'All0.0
Bibliothèque Communautaire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Fontaine0.0
Les amis du livre0.0
Les Mots de la Loue0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Clavel0.0
Médiathèque de Boussières0.0
Médiathèque du Bel Air0.0
Médiathèque du Bel Air0.0
Médiathèque Les Mots Passants0.0
Médiathèque Pugey-Fontain0.0

Farmers Markets in Salins-les-Bains

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alter'Marché du Dan
Marché associatif estival mensuel
Marché d'Amancey
Marché d'Arbois
Marché de Pugey
Marché en extérieur
Marché fermier

Hotels in Salins-les-Bains

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hôtel des Bains
Hôtel des Deux Forts

Cafes in Salins-les-Bains

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du Théâtre

Theatres in Salins-les-Bains

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Notre-Dame

Veterinaries in Salins-les-Bains

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #151986166

Gas Stations in Salins-les-Bains

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U
Total Access

Banks in Salins-les-Bains

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Salins-les-Bains

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Salinoise

Breweries in Salins-les-Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale Papillon
Brasserie des Babouins Jurassiens
Brasserie du Triangle d'Or
Brasserie Vachement Jura
De la fleur au fruit
La Franche
La Jurassique
La Marmite des géants

Stadiums & Teams in Salins-les-Bains

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Ski Resorts Near Salins-les-Bains

28 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0

Airports Near Salins-les-Bains

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-lès-Gray AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp AirfieldSmall Airport
Dampierre et Flée AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Francourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Til Châtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Tincey AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Salins-les-Bains

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Salins

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Salins-les-Bains

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan SaltCultural1982

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salins-les-Bains

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame Libératrice
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Église de l'Assomption
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Anatoile
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-François-d'Assise
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Millan
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Thiébaud
Église Saint-Thiébaut

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Waterfalls
3
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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Salins-les-Bains

From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan Salt
Cultural · inscribed 1982
The Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, near Besançon, was built by Claude Nicolas Ledoux. Its construction, begun in 1775 during the reign of Louis XVI, was the first major achievement of industrial architecture, reflecting the ideal of progress of the Enlighte...

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 Salins-les-Bains

What is the population of Salins-les-Bains?

Salins-les-Bains has a population of 3,534 residents and is located in France. The population density is 371 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.

Is Salins-les-Bains expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,805, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $480 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 Salins-les-Bains?

Salins-les-Bains has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Salins-les-Bains?

The job market in Salins-les-Bains faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 212 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Salins-les-Bains?

The median home value in Salins-les-Bains is $96,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $480.

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