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Serres, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Serres is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,291. Elevation: 2,156 ft (657 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,291 Population 822/sq mi density
2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,967 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,967 median income, 12.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $530/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,291
Density822/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,967
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$530
Housing Units516
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Population1,291
Population Density822 / sq mi
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Coordinates44.4275°, 5.7146°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$21,967

About Serres

Serres is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,291. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet (657 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Serres is $21,967, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (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 77 business establishments.

Income: Serres vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,967
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Serres is $106,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $530 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 516 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,000
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$530
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units516

Property Tax

Serres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density822/sq mi
Coordinates44.4275°N, 5.7146°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below France avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,673 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 63 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 81 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 93 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 129 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 79 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 128 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 139 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 125 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 127 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 106 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 148 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 131 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 73 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 76 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 88 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 77 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 119 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 82 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 90 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 147 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 128 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Serres has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Serres

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École élémentaire
Collège Alexandre Correard
École de l'Epine
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Radio Stations near Serres

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Serres

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée
Ecomusée du cheminot Veynois
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée de Laragne
Musée Gallo-Romain
Musée National de Vaunières
Musée Scout Baden-Powell
Musée Terre & Temps

Libraries in Serres

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Blanc0.0
Médiathèque André-Roman0.0
Médiathèque de la Vallée d'Oule0.0
Médiathèque du Bôchaine0.0
Médiathèque Le quai des arts0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Laragne0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Laragne-Monteglin0.0

Hotels in Serres

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Alpes
Hôtel du Nord
Hôtel Fifi Moulin

Cafes in Serres

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du commerce
Le Petit Zinc

Train Stations in Serres

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Serres

Gas Stations in Serres

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Chambons
Station U
Yacco

Banks in Serres

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Serres

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Haut Buech (BHB)

Ski Resorts Near Serres

32 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0

Airports Near Serres

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall 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
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Serres

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence communale de la Poste
Poste Annexe
Serres

Churches & Religious Organizations in Serres

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église de l'Assomption
Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Vierge
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Firmin
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Louis-de-France
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Sébastien
Église Sainte-Agathe
La Chapelle Saint-Claude
ND des Anges
Saint-Arey de Serres
Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe de Savournon
Temple

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Waterfalls
1
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

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 Serres

What is the population of Serres?

Serres has a population of 1,291 residents and is located in France. The population density is 822 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

Is Serres expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,967, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Serres?

Serres has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Serres?

The job market in Serres faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Serres?

The median home value in Serres is $106,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $530.

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