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Sorgues, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Sorgues is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 18,681. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,681 Population 1,023/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,064 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,064 median income, 16.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$127,400 home value, $637/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population18,681
Density1,023/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,064
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$127,400
Rent$637
Housing Units7,472
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population18,681
Population Density1,023 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates44.0102°, 4.8738°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$22,064

About Sorgues

Sorgues is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 18,681. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sorgues is $22,064, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,121 business establishments.

Income: Sorgues vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,064
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.1%
347% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,121

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sorgues is $127,400, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $637 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,472 total housing units in the city. 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,400
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$637
45% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units7,472

Property Tax

Climate in Sorgues

Sorgues has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 553 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F -2.9° / 14.7° 21.3
Feb 7.5°C / 46°F -1.3° / 18.4° 30.6
Mar 9.4°C / 49°F -1.4° / 21.7° 37.4
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 0° / 24.8° 45.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 5.8° / 28.8° 50.2
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 11.6° / 36.7° 40.2
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 13.8° / 38.5° 16.4
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 13.8° / 39.5° 22.3
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 7.7° / 33.3° 63.7
Oct 16°C / 61°F 6.4° / 27° 78.7
Nov 9.4°C / 49°F -1° / 20.9° 80.9
Dec 6.3°C / 43°F -2.4° / 16.1° 65.9
Sorgues enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²)
Population Density1,023/sq mi
Coordinates44.0102°N, 4.8738°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

478 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 131 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 50 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 132 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 123 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 150 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 137 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 132 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 81 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 65 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 123 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 95 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 87 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 133 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 135 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 125 km
Feb 3, 1999 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.3 137 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 88 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 81 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 73 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 81 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 - - 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Sorgues has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Sorgues

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Elsa Triolet - - - -
Ecole Maternelle La Pinède - - - -
Collège Rudolph Steiner - - - -
École Sévigné - - - -
Groupe scolaire privé Marie Rivier - - - -
École maternelle La Pinède - - - -
École maternelle publique des Bécassières - - - -
École primaire privée Rudolph Steiner - - - -
École primaire Mourre de Sèvre - - - -
École primaire Maillaude - - - -
École maternelle Gérard Philipe - - - -
École maternelle Frédéric Mistral - - - -
Lycée Steiner - - - -
École maternelle du Parc - - - -
Collège Denis Diderot - - - -
Collège Rudolph Steiner - - - -
Lycée professionnel de Sorgues - - - -
Ecole des Bécassières - - - -
Collège Voltaire - - - -
École primaire Jean Jaurès - - - -
Lycée professionnel de Sorgues - - - -
École maternelle privée Marie Rivier - - - -
Collège privé Marie Rivier - - - -
École primaire privée Marie Rivier - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sorgues

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Soleil FM - MP3 192 kbps
Friendly Radio - MP3 128 kbps
RTS Avignon - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sorgues

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chartreuse Notre-Dame-du-Val-de-Bénédiction
Château de Bosc
Collection Lambert
Ecomusée des Appeaux et le la Faune
Fondation Villa Datris
Forum des Patrimoines
Harmas de Jean-Henri Fabre
Hôtel d’Agar
La Filaventure
La Maison du Combattant
Maison de Frédéric Mistral
Maison du Costume Comtadin
Maison Jean Vilar
Maison Jean Vilar
Musée aéronautique d'Orange
Musée Angladon
Musée Archéologique Théo Desplans
Musée Auguste Chabaud
Musée Auguste Jacquet
Musée Calvet
Musée comtadin du Cycle
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'art sacré du Gard
Musée d’art et d’histoire
Musée de l'Œuvre
Musée de la B.A 115
Musée de la résistance
Musée de la Vieille École
Musée des Alpilles
Musée des outils agraires et des traditions
Musée des Traditions Comtadines
Musée du jouet
Musée du Palais des Papes
Musée du Petit Palais
Musée du tissu Souleïado
Musée du Vigneron
Musée du Vin
Musée Estrine - Présence Van Gogh
Musée Jean Moulin "Souvenir de mon pays"
Musée juif comtadin
Musée lapidaire
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Lichtner-Aix
Musée Louis Vouland
Musée Maurice Pezet
Musée mémoire de la Nationale 7
Musée municipal de la Vignasse
Musée Pierre Salinger
Musée Pierre-de-Luxembourg
Musée Sobirats
Musée Témoignage et Patrimoine
Musée Urgonia
Museum Requien
Naturoptère
Palais du Roure
Pommer Public Bath museum
Pont Saint-Bénezet
Visiatome

Libraries in Sorgues

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives municipales0.0
Archives municipales de Cavaillon0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque 1000 feuilles0.0
Bibliothèque Agroparc0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque Atout lire0.0
Bibliothèque d'Orsan0.0
Bibliothèque de Sablet0.0
Bibliothèque Joseph Roumanille0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rochefort-du-Gard0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint Saturnin lès Avignon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale du Pontet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale La Source0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Pierre Boulle0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Vous0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Chamand0.0
Bibliothèque Takaya0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Champfleury0.0
CIO d'Orange0.0
Francois Mitterand0.0
Gigondas0.0
Issidore Rollande0.0
L'Oustau di Libre0.0
La Couleur des Mots0.0
Les mots clés0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Amédée de Pontbriand0.0
Médiathèque Ceccano0.0
Médiathèque de Caumont0.0
Médiathèque de Graveson0.0
Médiathèque de Saze0.0
Médiathèque Ferme des Arts0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Jean Tortel0.0
Médiathèque La Durance0.0
Médiathèque Les Mûriers0.0
Médiathèque Marc Alyn0.0
Médiathèque Marc Mielly0.0
Médiathéque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Renaud-Barrault0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Pons0.0
Médiathèque Varadier d'Estourmel0.0
Paul & Alice Cluchier0.0
Paul Colin0.0

Farmers Markets in Sorgues

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ch'tiot poulet
Fruits & Légumes
Halles d'Avignon
Le marché des producteurs
Le Planet
Marché
Marché
Marché agricole
Marché aux primeurs
Marché aux puces de Bonpas
Marché d'Aubignan
Marché d'Intérêt National de Cavaillon
Marché de Montclar-Avignon
Marché de Montfavet
Marché de Rognonas
Marché de Sorgues
Marché de Velleron
Marché des Producteurs
Marché du dimanche
Marché du jeudi
Marché du jeudi matin
Marché du samedi matin
Marché horticole
Place de l'Apparent
Place de la glacière
Place de la Juiverie
Place de la liberté
Place de la République
Place de Verdun
Place des frères Brun, architectes
Place du marché
Place Ferdinand Buisson
Place Nationale
Place Xavier Battini
Square des Maréchaux

Hotels in Sorgues

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Accueil cabanes des grands cépages

Theatres in Sorgues

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salle de spectacle - Pôle Culturel Camille Claudel

Castles in Sorgues

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Brantes
Château de Générat
Château de Saint-Hubert

Clinics in Sorgues

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Radiologie

Dentists in Sorgues

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #10740599473
FR #6215655330

Veterinaries in Sorgues

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

clinique vétérinaire Gentilly

Train Stations in Sorgues

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorgues - Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Gas Stations in Sorgues

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Esso Express
Intermarché Sorgues
Nano Carrefour
Totalenergies

Banks in Sorgues

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire Méditerrannée
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
SG SMC
Société Générale

Breweries in Sorgues

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière la Machotte
Brasserie Ameno
Brasserie artisanale du mont Ventoux
Les Dyades

Stadiums & Teams in Sorgues

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sorgues

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sorgues

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes-Medium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base-Medium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Aubenasson-Small Airport
Aérodrome d'Eyguières-Small Airport
Aix Les Milles airport-Small Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field-Small Airport
Altiport de La Motte Chalancon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Faucon-Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield-Small Airport
Berre-la-Fare Airfield-Small Airport
Coustellet Airfield-Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield-Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield-Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rouveirolle Airfield-Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sorgues

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sorgues

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Transfiguration
Prieuré Saint-Bénezet

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 Sorgues

What is the population of Sorgues?

Sorgues has a population of 18,681 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,023 people per square mile, spread across 18.3 square miles.

Is Sorgues expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,064, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,400 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $637 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sorgues?

Sorgues enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sorgues?

The job market in Sorgues faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,121 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sorgues?

The median home value in Sorgues is $127,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $637.

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