Quality of Life in Canton Jura

Population
74,393
Municipalities
50
Largest municipality
Delémont

Canton Jura includes 50 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 4.9/10, it stands out for Noise (9.6/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.6/10). The Public Transport criterion (1/10) 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
9.6
Air Quality
6.4
Public Transport
1.0
Education & Culture
3.1
Nightlife & Dining
2.4
Nature & Green Spaces
9.6
Healthcare
5.9
Taxation
2.6
Annual Sunshine
3.6
National average

Canton Jura's national strengths

Per our methodology

Top Communes

  1. #1Les Breuleux6.0
  2. #2Rossemaison6.0
  3. #3Porrentruy5.9
  4. #4Le Noirmont5.8
  5. #5Delémont5.7

Lowest-Ranked Communes

  1. Grandfontaine4.1
  2. Haute-Ajoie4.2
  3. Mervelier4.3
  4. Fahy4.3
  5. Saulcy4.3

Best Communes by Profile

  • Family: Rossemaison (6.5/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
  • Young Professional: Les Breuleux (5.1/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
  • Retirement: Les Breuleux (6.6/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
  • Nature: Les Breuleux (7.4/10) — 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, Rossemaison (6.5/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Nature & Green Spaces — 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 Courchapoix (3.9/10), Rossemaison (3.0/10) and Porrentruy (3.0/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.
Which is the quietest commune in Canton Jura?
Bourrignon (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 4.9/10, Canton Jura sits below the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.6/10); its weakest is Public Transport (1.0/10).

Guides to read for this area

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

All Communes

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.9 %20–64 years 58 %65 and over 21.1 %
Density
90 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+5.6 %
Vacant housing
2.5 %
New dwellings
4.7 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.6 %
Tertiary employment
50.5 %

Land use

Built-up area 11.1 %Agricultural land 45.4 %Forest 42.6 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Last updated: 17 July 2026

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