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Balan, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Balan is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,610. Elevation: 643 ft (196 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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People
Economy
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B+Climate
| Population | 2,610 |
| Population Density | 1,016 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8342°, 5.0993° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.6 inches (1,082 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,832 |
About Balan
Balan is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,610. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet (196 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Balan vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,832 |
| 63% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 157 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $154,400 |
| 45% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $772 |
| 34% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,044 |
Property Tax
Climate in Balan
Balan has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 868 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above France avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,016/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8342°N, 5.0993°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Balan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").
Schools in Balan
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Les Lilas | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire L'Orée du Bois | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Balan
46 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Radio | jazz, soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jazz Radio Classic Jazz | classical, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MRADIO FRANCE | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RadioCanut | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 8Beats | — | MP3 | |
| Générations Lyon | french, french music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laurent DINE IGLESIAS | dance, electro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio | dance, dance music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canut | eclectic, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scoop Powerdance | dance | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Reggae Arte radio | reggae | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz | jazz, soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| LYL Radio | independent, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio béguin | electro, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Metal | metal | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Fuori Campo | culture, italian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jazz Radio Blues | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Zen | calm, relax | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Couleurs FM Nord-Isère | local, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lyon Demain | france, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tonic radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Jazz Radio (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RCF Lyon | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Les enfants du Rhône | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio brume | rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Scoop Bourg | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio aléo | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Virage radio Légende du rock | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN RADIO METAL | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Air Gay Radio (GB) | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| VIRGIN FRANCE | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN FRANCE METAL | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Virgin Radio Rock Party | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN FRANCE 80 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PROJET XY | — | MP3 | |
| VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Pluriel | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Top 20 | charts, dance | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Balan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apothicairerie de Montluel | ||||
| Cité musée Tony | ||||
| Classe-Musée | ||||
| Conservatoire de la Fondation Berliet | ||||
| Droguier de Lyon | ||||
| Espace Muséal de Gandil | ||||
| institut culturel du judaïsme | ||||
| Institut Lumière | ||||
| Institute of Contemporary Art | ||||
| Maison de la Photographie | ||||
| Maison des Arts | ||||
| Minéralogica | ||||
| Missions 2070 | ||||
| Musée d'Art Contemporain | ||||
| Musée d'art et d'histoire locale de Montluel | ||||
| Musée d'histoire de la médecine et de la pharmacie de Lyon | ||||
| Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu | ||||
| Musée de l'Aviation Clément Ader | ||||
| Musée de l'informatique du centre de calcul de l'IN2P3 | ||||
| Musée de la Lauze | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation | ||||
| Musée de la vie rurale | ||||
| Musée des Moulages | ||||
| Musée du Vieux Pérouges | ||||
| Musée Testut-Latarjet | ||||
| Musee Tour De Guet | ||||
| Musée-Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| OL Le Musée | ||||
| Patrimoine, culture et traditions |
Libraries in Balan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agence Communale Rillieux-la-Pape Mairie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Anatole France | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'IUT | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Beligneux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chavanoz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Crépieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Four | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Jameyzieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'IUT Lyon 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Cité | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Marennes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mathématiques | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mionnay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Vaulx-Milieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Fougères | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Roches | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du 3e Lacassagne - Marguerite Yourcenar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Vinatier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Georges Bazin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque INSA Lyon Marie Curie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipal de La Boisse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Corbas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Crémieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale du 6e Clémence Lortet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale La Fontaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale La ronde des livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Marie-Ghislaine Chassine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Paul Claudel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Pierre Gamache | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Paul Éluard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Robert Desnos | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Roger Martin du Gard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de la Manufacture | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Provisoire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences Lyon 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| BU Santé Rockefeller | 0.0 | |||||
| Équipement Annie Steiner | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Pierre Poivre | 0.0 | |||||
| La Livrethèque | 0.0 | |||||
| La Maison du Livre, de l'Image et du Son | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Brrrazero | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Jardins des Lecteurs | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Rize | 0.0 | |||||
| Lycée du Parc | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiatèque Le Pisé | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiatheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Agnès Varda | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André Malraux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Claudie Gallay | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Heyrieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Chalamont | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Champfleuri | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Diémoz | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Feyzin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Luzinay | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Vaulx-en-Velin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Villefontaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Clochettes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des collines | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Bachut – Marguerite Duras | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Tonkin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque et Ludothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacques Prévert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Prévost | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'Echappée | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'éphémère | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lucie Aubrac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Paul-Zech | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Satolas-et-Bonce | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Beausoleil | |||||
| Halle | |||||
| Halle couverte | |||||
| Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse | |||||
| Les Puces du Canal | |||||
| Les Puces du Canal | |||||
| Marché Alimentaire de Grandclément | |||||
| Marché alimentaire Général André | |||||
| Marché alimentaire Mermoz Sud | |||||
| Marché alimentaire Tête d'Or | |||||
| Marché Ambroise Courtois | |||||
| Marché Berliet | |||||
| Marché Bio Ambroise Courtois | |||||
| Marché Curial | |||||
| Marché de Croix luizet | |||||
| Marché de Cusset | |||||
| Marché de Montchat | |||||
| Marché de producteurs locaux | |||||
| Marché des Buers | |||||
| Marché des États-Unis | |||||
| Marché des Semailles | |||||
| Marché du Pont d'Herbens | |||||
| Marché du soir Louis Ailloud | |||||
| Marché du Village | |||||
| Marché Ferdinand Buisson | |||||
| Marché Gabillot | |||||
| Marché Place Belleville | |||||
| Marché Roger Salengro | |||||
| Place Chanoine Boursier | |||||
| Place de la Maison des Arts | |||||
| Place du Marché | |||||
| Super Marché aux Puces |
Gas Stations in Balan
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Balan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee King | ||||
| Brasserie "Le Berliet" | ||||
| Brasserie Deruelle | ||||
| Brasserie des Ursulines | ||||
| Brasserie Malt Emoi | ||||
| Grand Café de la Mairie |
Stadiums & Teams in Balan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Balan
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Coulmes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Autrans - Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sappey-en-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Porte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Balan
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | Large Airport |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | — | Medium Airport |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | GNB | Medium Airport |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LYN | Medium Airport |
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | — | Small Airport |
| Arthenas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Assieu Paramotor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM d'Izenave | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Chaneins | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Polliat | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Val-Revermont | — | Small Airport |
| Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belley-Peyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boissia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brancion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Deyras Saint Victor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frontonas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Champ Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tour-de-Pin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tranclière Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Parasoir Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Leyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Corbas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mionnay Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Balan
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Romans Ferrari |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balan
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balan
What is the population of Balan?
Balan has a population of 2,610 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,016 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.
Is Balan expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,832, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $154,400 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $772 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Balan?
Balan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Balan?
The unemployment rate in Balan is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 157 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Balan?
The median home value in Balan is $154,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $772.