Quality of life in Champoz (Bern) — scores, review and neighborhoods

5.8/ 10
Fair
Population
151
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Champoz, a commune of 151 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 5.8/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (10/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.8/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
10.0
Air Quality
7.3
Public Transport
5.0
Education & Culture
5.1
Nightlife & Dining
2.6
Nature & Green Spaces
9.8
Healthcare
6.2
Taxation
1.3
Annual Sunshine
4.8
Cantonal average

Champoz's national strengths

Per our methodology

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Family
Fair
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Retirement
Fair
mediantop
Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Champoz achieves a compatibility score of 7.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Champoz excels in Noise (10/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Nature & Green Spaces (9.8/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Air Quality (7.3/10) — clean air with low pollutant concentrations.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.3/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Nightlife & Dining (2.6/10) — limited dining and nightlife options, Annual Sunshine (4.8/10).

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Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

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Frequently asked questions about Champoz

What's it like to live in Champoz? Resident impressions and quality of life
Champoz excels with an outstanding nature score of 9.8, reflecting its pristine rural setting in the Jura region. Air quality is also strong at 8.1, alongside exceptional quiet levels scoring 10. However, the commune faces significant challenges: transport accessibility is virtually absent at 0, making car dependency essential. Education and dining options are similarly limited, scoring 2.1 and 0.9 respectively. Healthcare services are modest at 5.8, and fiscal conditions are unfavorable at 1.3. This tiny commune of 151 residents, nestled among neighbors Perrefitte, Sorvilier, and Moutier, offers genuine tranquility and natural beauty. Champoz suits nature lovers and those seeking peaceful isolation most ideally, provided they accept limited urban amenities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Champoz?
Champoz achieves an exceptional air quality score of 8.1, reflecting notably clean surroundings in this tiny Bernese commune. However, sunshine exposure registers at just 4.8, indicating limited daylight hours typical of its valley location. The air quality benefit extends from Champoz's position near nature-rich neighbors Perrefitte, Sorvilier, and Moutier, where rural character helps maintain environmental cleanliness. Nevertheless, the low sun score suggests relatively overcast conditions throughout the year. With a population of only 151 residents, Champoz offers pristine air quality alongside substantial natural assets scoring 9.8. The modest sunshine remains a trade-off for those prioritizing outdoor brightness. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility and clean air over abundant daylight.
How well-connected is Champoz? Transport, schools, dining
Champoz's air quality scores an impressive 8.1, reflecting its pristine rural setting near the Jura. However, public transport connectivity is severely limited, with a score of 0, making a personal vehicle essential for residents. Educational facilities are similarly sparse, scoring just 2.1, requiring families to seek services elsewhere. The dining scene is minimal at 0.9, though the commune's exceptional nature score of 9.8 offers abundant outdoor recreation. Located in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration and bordered by Perrefitte, Sorvilier, and Moutier, Champoz functions as an isolated hamlet. This commune suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility over urban convenience, though those prioritizing schools and restaurants should consider neighboring communities.
What are the neighboring communes of Champoz and how big is it?
Champoz is a tiny commune in Bern with just 151 inhabitants, nestled among three neighbors: Perrefitte, Sorvilier, and Moutier. Its exceptional nature score of 9.8 reflects pristine rural surroundings, while air quality scores equally high at 8.1, offering remarkable environmental conditions. However, transport connectivity is severely limited with a score of 0, making car dependency unavoidable. Educational facilities are sparse, scoring only 2.1, and dining options are minimal at 0.9. Healthcare access remains moderate at 5.8. Despite infrastructure constraints, this remote hamlet excels in tranquility and natural beauty. Champoz suits nature lovers and those seeking solitude, though families and young professionals requiring services should consider more connected locations.
Is Champoz a tax-friendly municipality?
Champoz scores just 1.3 on fiscal friendliness, indicating it is not particularly tax-advantaged compared to other Swiss communes. However, this tiny municipality of 151 residents compensates with exceptional environmental quality, earning 9.8 for nature and 8.1 for air quality. The commune struggles with transport accessibility, scoring 0, and offers minimal dining options at 0.9. Education facilities are also limited at 2.1. Located in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration near Perrefitte, Sorvilier, and Moutier, Champoz prioritizes natural appeal over tax incentives. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility over fiscal advantages or urban conveniences.

Neighboring communes of Champoz

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 24.4 %20–64 years 61.6 %65 and over 14 %
Density
23 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+7.2 %
Vacant housing
0 %
New dwellings
11.9 per 1,000 inhab.

Land use

Built-up area 2.9 %Agricultural land 46.6 %Forest 50.3 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2625, 7.3154
BFS Number
683
Last updated
17 July 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM — Scores normalised 0-10