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Sault, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Sault is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,254. Elevation: 2,411 ft (735 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,254 Population 29/sq mi density
2,411 ft Elevation 735 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,870 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,870 median income, 11.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $536/mo rent

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About Sault

Sault

Sault, also known as Sault-en-Provence, is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur French region. It is located just north of the Luberon massif, not far from the departmental border with Drôme to the north and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to the east. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 1,343.

People

Population1,254
Density29/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,870
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$107,200
Rent$536
Housing Units502
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation2,411 ft (735 m)
Population1,254
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation2,411 ft (735 m)
Coordinates44.0897°, 5.4084°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (984 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,870

About Sault

Sault is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,254. The city sits at an elevation of 2,411 feet (735 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sault is $21,870, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 75 business establishments.

Income: Sault vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,870
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sault is $107,200, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $536 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 502 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,200
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$536
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units502

Property Tax

Sault experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,411 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,411 ft (735 m)
Area42.9 sq mi (111.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates44.0897°N, 5.4084°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2023.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 118 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 88 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 135 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 112 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 84 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 111 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 111 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 123 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 111 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 111 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 123 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 131 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 145 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 111 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 133 km
Feb 13, 1991 6 km S of Claviere, Italy M3.8 139 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 150 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 80 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 94 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 88 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Sault has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Sault

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique Montbrun les Bains
École maternelle
Collège du Pays de Sault
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Sault

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3

Museums in Sault

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastide Les Coustètes
Caves du Palais Saint-Firmin
Centre de découverte de la nature et du patrimoine cynégétique
Distillerie de lavande Les Agnels
Micro-folie
Moulin à huile de Roussillon
Moulin de Salignan
Musée communal
Musée d'Apt
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de géologie
Musée de l'huile d'olive
Musée de la Truffe du Ventoux
Musée de Mormoiron
Musée du Tire-Bouchon
Musée Joseph Fortuné Layraud
Musée Municipal de Sault
ôkhra - Écomusée de l'Ocre
Village des Bories

Libraries in Sault

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Léon Gassin0.0
Centre de Documentation Terrabitat0.0
Espace culturel du Moulin0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque - La halle aux grains0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Imbert0.0
Médiathèque Julio Cortázar0.0

Farmers Markets in Sault

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Céreste
Place de la Mairie
Place du Marché

Hotels in Sault

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostellerie du Val de Sault
Hôtel d'Albion
Hôtel des Voyageurs
Hôtel le Nesk
Hôtel Le Signoret
L'Oustau de la Font
Le Louvre
Relais du Ventoux
Résidence du Château des Gipières

Cafes in Sault

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le café des Tilleuls

Castles in Sault

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Reilhanette
Château des Dupuy-Montbrun

Veterinaries in Sault

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #2024729156

Gas Stations in Sault

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #735727268
Intermarché
Relais Saint-Jacques
Station Service

Banks in Sault

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Sault

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Etoile

Ski Resorts Near Sault

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sault

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sault

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aurel
La Poste / Sault
Montbrun-les-Bains

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sault

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église de la Trinité
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Tour
Église Saint-Aurèle
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Michel et Saint-Hippolyte
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Marie
Notre-Dame des Anges

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 Sault

What is the population of Sault?

Sault has a population of 1,254 residents and is located in France. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 42.9 square miles.

Is Sault expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,870, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $536 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sault?

Sault has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Sault?

The job market in Sault faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sault?

The median home value in Sault is $107,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $536.

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