Quality of Life in Canton Jura

Q: Which commune in Canton Jura is best for families?

In Canton Jura, Les Breuleux (6.8/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Nature & Green Spaces and Noise, two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Q: Where is taxation lowest in Canton Jura?

Les Breuleux offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Jura (score 4.0/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Q: Which is the quietest commune in Canton Jura?

Ederswiler (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Jura, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Q: Does Canton Jura rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.7/10 , Canton Jura sits below the Swiss national average (6.5/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.0/10); its weakest is Taxation (2.7/10).

Population: 74,393
Municipalities: 50
Largest municipality: Delémont

Canton Jura includes 50 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.7/10, it stands out for Noise (9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (7.9/10). The Taxation criterion (2.7/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Jura is particularly suited for those seeking a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Canton Average Scores

Noise

9.0

Air Quality

4.8

Public Transport

3.3

Education & Culture

6.3

Nightlife & Dining

6.6

Nature & Green Spaces

7.9

Healthcare

7.4

Taxation

2.7

Annual Sunshine

3.7

National average

Canton Jura's national strengths

#3 in Switzerland · Noise ↗#3 in Switzerland · Nature & Green Spaces ↗

Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

Lowest-Ranked Communes

Best Communes by Profile

Family: Les Breuleux (6.8/10), ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
Young Professional: Delémont (6.5/10), ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
Retirement: Le Noirmont (6.8/10), ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
Nature: Le Noirmont (7.3/10), ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Musée Jurassien d'Art et d'HistoireMuseum

Centre Nature Les CerlatezMuseum

Musée de l'Hotel-DieuMuseum

JURASSICA MuseumMuseum

Musée LapidaireMuseum

Musée du Mont-RepaisMuseum

Musée de la poterieMuseum

L'Arche de NoéMuseum

Public Transport

CourtételleTrain Station

BassecourtTrain Station

GlovelierTrain Station

CourfaivreTrain Station

Combe-TabeillonTrain Station

Le BémontTrain Station

Les BoisTrain Station

La Large-JournéeTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Hôpital du Jura - DelémontHospital

Hôpital du JuraHospital

Centre médico-psychologique: enfants et adolescentsHospital

Clinique le NoirmontClinic

Clinique La ValléeMedical Centre

Pharmacie du Val-TerbiDoctor

Centre Dentaire DelémontDoctor

VoirolDoctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Jura is best for families?

In Canton Jura, Les Breuleux (6.8/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Nature & Green Spaces and Noise, two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Where is taxation lowest in Canton Jura?

Les Breuleux offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Jura (score 4.0/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Which communes in Canton Jura have the best public transport?

The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Jura are Delémont (6.0/10), Porrentruy (4.5/10) and Courroux (3.5/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.

Which is the quietest commune in Canton Jura?

Ederswiler (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Jura, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Does Canton Jura rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.7/10, Canton Jura sits below the Swiss national average (6.5/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.0/10); its weakest is Taxation (2.7/10).