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Bas-en-Basset, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bas-en-Basset is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,506. Elevation: 1,532 ft (467 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,506 Population 188/sq mi density
1,532 ft Elevation 467 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,250 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,250 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $481/mo rent

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About Bas-en-Basset

Bas-en-Basset

Bas-en-Basset is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

People

Population3,506
Density188/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,250
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,200
Rent$481
Housing Units1,402
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Population3,506
Population Density188 / sq mi
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Coordinates45.3060°, 4.1091°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (865 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.7 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$25,250

About Bas-en-Basset

Bas-en-Basset is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,506. The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet (467 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bas-en-Basset is $25,250, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 210 business establishments.

Income: Bas-en-Basset vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,250
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)210

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bas-en-Basset is $96,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $481 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,402 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$481
59% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,402

Property Tax

Bas-en-Basset experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below France avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Area18.6 sq mi (48.3 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates45.3060°N, 4.1091°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 114 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 121 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 125 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 103 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 123 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 106 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 130 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 126 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 103 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 123 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 124 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 125 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 137 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 106 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 92 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 77 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 42 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 104 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 105 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Bas-en-Basset has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Bas-en-Basset

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Saint-Joseph — — — —
École élémentaire privée — — — —
École maternelle — — — —
École élémentaire publique — — — —
École Élémentaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bas-en-Basset

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
RFM LE HIT — MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ondaine — MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Multicolore Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bas-en-Basset

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay
Écomusée des Bruneaux
Écomusée des Monts du Forez
L'Aventure du Train
L'École des Prophètes
La Fabrique
La Ferme Foréziene
Lieu de Mémoire
Maison du Velay Express
Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée de Versilhac
Musée des Civilisations - Daniel Pouget
Musée des mécaniques anciennes
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire
Musée Jean-Marie Somet
Prieuré de Saint-Rambert

Libraries in Bas-en-Basset

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest0.0
Bibliothèque de Chenereilles0.0
Bibliothèque de Gumières0.0
Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret0.0
Bibliothèque de Marols0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Cyprien0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville0.0
Bibliothèque de Soleymieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots0.0
Espace François Peyrard0.0
L’Esperluette0.0
La Cour des Livres0.0
Les compères de Nasredine0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon0.0
Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Saint-Just Saint-Rambert0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Bas-en-Basset

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle du Marché
Halles Essentielles
Place Boncompain
Place de la Mairie
Place des Balayes
Place des Moulettes
Place Henri Champagnac

Cafes in Bas-en-Basset

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Nice
Le Rencard

Castles in Bas-en-Basset

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Rochebaron
Château de Valprivas

Train Stations in Bas-en-Basset

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bas-Monistrol

Gas Stations in Bas-en-Basset

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #5599810222
Intermarché

Golf Courses in Bas-en-Basset

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Pitch And Putt Bas-en-Basset

Breweries in Bas-en-Basset

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Loire
La Brasserie des Plantes

Stadiums & Teams in Bas-en-Basset

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bas-en-Basset

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 — — —
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Bas-en-Basset

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Altiport du Bez—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield—Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield—Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield—Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield—Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield—Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bas-en-Basset

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bas-en-Basset
Tiranges

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bas-en-Basset

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue
Chapelle Saint-Martin
Chapelle Saint-Régis
Chapelle Sainte-Agathe
Église de l'Assomption
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Thyrse

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 Bas-en-Basset

What is the population of Bas-en-Basset?

Bas-en-Basset has a population of 3,506 residents and is located in France. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 18.6 square miles.

Is Bas-en-Basset expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,250, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $481 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bas-en-Basset?

Bas-en-Basset has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bas-en-Basset?

The unemployment rate in Bas-en-Basset is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 210 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bas-en-Basset?

The median home value in Bas-en-Basset is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481.

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