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Sommières, France

Occitanie · France

Sommières is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 4,003. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,003 Population 1,001/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,805 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$21,805 median income, 17.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $644/mo rent

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About Sommières

Sommières

Sommières is a commune in the Gard department in southern France, located at the border with the Hérault department.

People

Population4,003
Density1,001/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,805
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty25.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$128,800
Rent$644
Housing Units1,601
Rent Burden30.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population4,003
Population Density1,001 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates43.7846°, 4.0900°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (660 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$21,805

About Sommières

Sommières is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 4,003. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sommières is $21,805, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 240 business establishments.

Income: Sommières vs France

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.2%
378% above France avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above France avg
Establishments (County)240

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sommières is $128,800, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $644 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,601 total housing units in the city. 30.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,800
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$644
45% below France avg
Rent Burden30.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,601

Property Tax

Climate in Sommières

Sommières has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 751 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.2° 64.9
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.4° / 12.9° 39.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.1° / 16.6° 44.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 8.7° / 19.4° 64.4
May 18°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.5° 58.0
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 16.2° / 28.1° 43.7
Jul 25°C / 77°F 18.8° / 31.2° 34.3
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 18.7° / 31.1° 46.6
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 15° / 26° 110.7
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 11.7° / 20.7° 90.0
Nov 11°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15° 96.9
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 3.7° / 11.7° 57.1
Sommières enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density1,001/sq mi
Coordinates43.7846°N, 4.0900°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below France avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

397 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 62 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 126 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 123 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 95 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 118 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 47 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 122 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 104 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 136 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 118 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 53 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 116 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 116 km
Dec 19, 1991 3 km NNW of Palama, France M3.2 116 km
Apr 1, 1993 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 118 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 106 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 77 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 102 km
Dec 11, 1991 1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 117 km
Sep 10, 1991 5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France M3.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Sommières has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Sommières

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Condamine — — — —
Collège Gaston Doumergue — — — —
École primaire Li Passeroun — — — —
École primaire Georges Bizet — — — —
Lycée Polyvalent Lucie Aubrac — — — —
École élémentaire privée Maintenon — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sommières

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades — MP3 128 kbps
RTS Nîmes — MP3 128 kbps
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
L'Eko — OGG 320 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
France Bleu Hérault — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère — MP3 128 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France — MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Jazz — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Divergence FM — MP3 256 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sommières

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Accueil
Accueil
Ancienne Maison Consulaire
Bâtiment M - Musée des moulages Empereur Antonin
Bâtiment M - Musée des moulages Empereur Antonin
Cave coopérative municipale de Pérols - Musée communal pérolien
Cave coopérative municipale de Pérols - Musée communal pérolien
Chapelle des Ursulines
Conservatoire de la Fourche
Espace Terroir
Halle du Verre
La Tour des Prisons
Le Tacot Musée
Maison du Boutis
Médard
Musée archéologique Henri Prades
Musée archéologique Henri Prades
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'Art Brut
Musée d'Art Brut
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de la Soie
Musée du site d'Ambrussum
Musée et Source Perrier
Musée Languedocien
Musée Languedocien
Musée Saharien
Musée Saharien
Musée tours et remparts d‘Aigues-Mortes
Paul Pastre
Pharmacie et Chapelle de la Miséricorde
Pharmacie et Chapelle de la Miséricorde
Site archéologique de Lattara
Site archéologique de Lattara
Vinopanorama

Libraries in Sommières

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
@rchipel Learning Center Montpellier SupAgro/Inrae0.0
@rchipel Learning Center Montpellier SupAgro/Inrae0.0
Alexandre Langlade0.0
Archives Municipales0.0
Archives Municipales0.0
armoire à lire0.0
Au fil des Pages0.0
Bâtiment 8 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bâtiment S - Bibliothèque Raimon Llull0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "Au bonheur des livres"0.0
Bibliothèque Anne Bourgouin-Durand0.0
Bibliothèque de Claret0.0
Bibliothèque de Corconne0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté0.0
Bibliothèque de Montferrier-sur-Lez0.0
Bibliothèque de Montferrier-sur-Lez0.0
Bibliothèque et Archives0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Daniel Viala0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Drézéry0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vendargues0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette - Le Mas des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Richter0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Montpellier 3 : Site de Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Montpellier 3 : Site de Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Saussines La Forge0.0
BU Atrium0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Culturel Aime Gileni0.0
Centre de Ressources Documentaires0.0
Centre de Ressources Documentaires0.0
Espace Castans0.0
La Biblio Lézan0.0
Librairie Juridique des Étudiants0.0
Librairie Juridique des Étudiants0.0
Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque André Willaime0.0
Médiathèque centrale Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque de Fons0.0
Médiathèque de L'Ancre0.0
Médiathèque de la Cité des Arts0.0
Médiathèque de la Cité des Arts0.0
Médiathèque de Lattes0.0
Médiathèque de Lattes0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque de Sommières0.0
Médiathèque du Pays de Lunel0.0
Médiathèque Federico García Lorca0.0
Médiathèque Françoise Giroud0.0
Médiathèque Frédéric Mistral0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Baissette0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Doumergue0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Ernest Hemingway0.0
Médiathèque Jean Arnal0.0
Médiathèque Jean Giono0.0
Médiathèque Jean Matte0.0
Médiathèque Marc Bernard0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges0.0
Médiathèque Paul Langevin0.0
Médiathèque Paul Langevin0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0
Relais du Bibliobus0.0

Farmers Markets in Sommières

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comédie des Bouquinistes
Grand Marché
Halle
Halles Castellane
Halles de Lunel
Halles Jacques Coeur
Halles Jacques Coeur
Halles Laissac
Halles Plaza
Le Mas du Pont fait son marché
Les Bouquinistes
Les dimanches du Peyrou
Les Halles
Les producteurs au Feliz
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché Agropolis
Marché Albert 1er
Marché Alimentaire
Marché aux Fleurs
Marché aux Puces
Marché Broc'art
Marché d'Antigone
Marché d'Aubais
Marché de Beaulieu
Marché de Castelnau-le-Lez
Marché de la Comédie
Marché de la Comédie
Marché de Lattes
Marché de Lattes
Marché de Mauguio
Marché de Pérols
Marché de Pérols
Marché de Prades
Marché de Prades
Marché de Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues
Marché de Valdegour
Marché des Arceaux
Marché des Beaux-Arts
Marché des Fruits Nagel
Marché des fruits Nagel
Marché des fruits Nagel
Marché du Bassin Jacques Cœur
Marché du Bassin Jacques Cœur
Marché du Boucanet
Marché du Boucanet
Marché du Plan des Quatre Seigneurs
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché Paysan
Marché paysan des Aubes
Marché paysan des Aubes
Marché Paysan des Aubes
Marché Plan Cabanes
Marché Port Marianne
Marché Tastavin
Marché Traditionnel
Place du Champ de Foire

Hotels in Sommières

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du Pont Romain
Hôtel de l'Estelou (Ancienne Gare)

Cafes in Sommières

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Poste
Le Glacier
The MF Café

Cinemas in Sommières

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Venise

Theatres in Sommières

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphithêatre

Castles in Sommières

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Sommières

Theme Parks in Sommières

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Monde de Marie

Dentists in Sommières

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #7943157407
FR #7995284812

Veterinaries in Sommières

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brun Gatto Et Flinois
Clinique Vétérinaire de Villevieille
Clinique Vétérinaire du Grand Cèdre

Gas Stations in Sommières

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Sommières

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
LCL

Gyms in Sommières

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oxygène form

Breweries in Sommières

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Garrigues
Brasserie du Lez
Brasserie le BBM
Brasserie le BBM
Brasserie Le Détour
Brasserie Le Détour
Brasserie Saint-Jean
Brasserie Saint-Jean
Brewing bears
Brewing bears
Fauve Craft Bière
Fauve Craft Bière
La Fiesta
La MatCé
La MatCé
Le b
Le Réservoir
Le Réservoir
PriZm
PriZm
Sacrilège
Sacrilège
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale

Stadiums & Teams in Sommières

TeamLeagueDivision
Arènes Claude Bellas
Arènes de Pérols
Arènes de Teyran
Arènes du Crès
Arènes Roger Itier
Septeo Stadium
Stade Eric-Béchu
Sud de France Arena

Ski Resorts Near Sommières

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sommières

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes—Medium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres—Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield—Small Airport
Campagne Airfield—Small Airport
Florac Ste Enimie Airfield—Small Airport
La Grand'combe Airfield—Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield—Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield—Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield—Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield—Small Airport
Pignan Airfield—Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield—Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield—Small Airport
Rouveirolle Airfield—Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Sète ULM Airfield—Small Airport
Tornac Airfield—Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield—Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sommières

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Salinelles
Sommieres

Treatment Centers in Sommières

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BournonVille - Deneau - Burel - Falcon
Cabinet d'Infirmières
Cabinet médical des Aubes
Centre aide à la santé mentale
Centre le petit fescau
Centre Médical Les Aubes
Human Santé
Infirmiers
Kinés
Maison Médicale de Garde
Medic Global
Pôle santé les praticiens
Pôle Santé Pompidou

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sommières

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Julien de Montredon
Église
Église Saint-Pons
Temple
Temple d'Aspères
Temple protestant

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 Sommières

What is the population of Sommières?

Sommières has a population of 4,003 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,001 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

Is Sommières expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,805, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,800 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $644 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sommières?

Sommières enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sommières?

The job market in Sommières faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 240 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sommières?

The median home value in Sommières is $128,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $644.

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