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Bains, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bains is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,256. Elevation: 3,219 ft (981 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,256 Population 134/sq mi density
3,219 ft Elevation 981 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,008 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,008 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $498/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,256
Density134/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,008
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$99,600
Rent$498
Housing Units502
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Population1,256
Population Density134 / sq mi
Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Coordinates45.0096°, 3.7750°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$24,008

About Bains

Bains is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,256. The city sits at an elevation of 3,219 feet (981 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bains is $24,008, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (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 75 business establishments.

Income: Bains vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,008
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bains is $99,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $498 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 502 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,600
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$498
57% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units502

Property Tax

Climate in Bains

Bains has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.4° 38.2
Feb 2°C / 36°F -2.7° / 6.7° 28.1
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.6° 33.3
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.4° 57.6
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.4° 76.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.7° 75.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.3° 71.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.4° 60.7
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.6° 69.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5° / 14.8° 67.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 0.8° / 9.1° 63.6
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -1.8° / 6.1° 42.3
Bains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,219 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates45.0096°N, 3.7750°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 93 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 145 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 138 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 132 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 140 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 128 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 116 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 138 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 133 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 112 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 130 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 61 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 146 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 70 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 62 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 144 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 102 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 148 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 50 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Bains

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
BTP CFA Haute-Loire
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Radio Stations near Bains

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFM 80 MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG

Museums in Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée de la ruralité
Le Camino
Musée Crozatier
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Béate
Musée des Croyances populaires
Musée des mécaniques anciennes
Musée du fer blanc
Musée fantastique de la Bête du Gévaudan

Libraries in Bains

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire0.0
Bibliothèque de Rauret0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Les compères de Nasredine0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de la Haute-Loire0.0

Farmers Markets in Bains

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Place de la Mairie
Place des Moulettes
Place du Plot
Place Henri Champagnac

Hotels in Bains

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Vieille Auberge

Castles in Bains

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Mercoeur
Château de Saint-Didier-d'Allier

Gas Stations in Bains

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #6057950179

Banks in Bains

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Ski Resorts Near Bains

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bains

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bains

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Saint-Privat-d'Allier

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bains

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Étienne
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Didier
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Privat
Église Sainte-Foy

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 Bains

What is the population of Bains?

Bains has a population of 1,256 residents and is located in France. The population density is 134 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.

Is Bains expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,008, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $498 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bains?

Bains has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bains?

The unemployment rate in Bains is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bains?

The median home value in Bains is $99,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $498.

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