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Thoard, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Thoard is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 716. Elevation: 2,589 ft (789 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
716 Population 42/sq mi density
2,589 ft Elevation 789 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,799 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,799 median income, 12.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $612/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population716
Density42/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,799
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$612
Housing Units286
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Population716
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Coordinates44.1496°, 6.1481°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,799

About Thoard

Thoard is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 716. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet (789 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Thoard is $22,799, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (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 43 business establishments.

Income: Thoard vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,799
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Thoard is $122,400, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $612 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 286 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,400
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$612
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units286

Property Tax

Thoard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Area16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates44.1496°N, 6.1481°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,878 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 30 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 67 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 92 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 131 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 105 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 149 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 105 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 58 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 129 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 120 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 150 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 103 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 140 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 143 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 59 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 111 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 141 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 122 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 137 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 9 101 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 148 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 113 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Thoard has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Thoard

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Thoard
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Radio Stations near Thoard

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Thoard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairn centre d'art
Ecomusée
Ecomusee La Javie Autrefois
Exposition de Fossiles
Exposition en plein air
Galerie de l'Hubac
La Bugage
Maison Alexandra David Neel
Maison des remparts
Maison du Mulet
Musée de la Distillerie
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de Montclar
Musée Gallo-Romain
Musée Gassendi
Musée Promenade
Musée Scout Baden-Powell
Musée Terre & Temps
Paléogalerie
Samten Dzong

Libraries in Thoard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Bibliothèque Marque Pages0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque André-Roman0.0
Médiathèque départementale des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence0.0
Médiathèque des Mées0.0
Médiathèque François-Mitterrand PAA (Provence Alpes Agglomération)0.0
Médiathèque Louis Joseph0.0
Médiathèque Michel Martin0.0
Médiathèque Romain Selsis0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne0.0

Farmers Markets in Thoard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Seyne
Place du Général de Gaulle
Place Edmond Jugy
Place Gassendi
Place Joseph Fauchier

Cafes in Thoard

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de France

Cinemas in Thoard

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thoard - Cinéma de Pays

Castles in Thoard

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Beaucouse

Breweries in Thoard

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cérévisia
Brasserie de l'Aubrée

Stadiums & Teams in Thoard

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Thoard

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Arvieux 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
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars 0.0 $0
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Crévoux 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Thoard

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall 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
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Thoard

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Thoard

Treatment Centers in Thoard

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thoard

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Transfiguration
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Chapelle Saint-Pons
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine
Église d'Auribeau
Église de Saint Estève
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem

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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 Thoard

What is the population of Thoard?

Thoard has a population of 716 residents and is located in France. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 16.9 square miles.

Is Thoard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,799, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Thoard?

Thoard has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches.

How is the job market in Thoard?

The job market in Thoard faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thoard?

The median home value in Thoard is $122,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $612.

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