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Beauchastel, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Beauchastel is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,614. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,614 Population 430/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,224 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,224 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $558/mo rent

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About Beauchastel

Beauchastel

Beauchastel is a commune in the Ardèche department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southern France.

People

Population1,614
Density430/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,224
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$111,600
Rent$558
Housing Units646
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population1,614
Population Density430 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates44.8259°, 4.8031°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$24,224

About Beauchastel

Beauchastel is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,614. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Beauchastel is $24,224, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 97 business establishments.

Income: Beauchastel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,224
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Beauchastel is $111,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $558 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 646 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,600
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$558
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units646

Property Tax

Climate in Beauchastel

Beauchastel has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.8° 68.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 42.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15.1° 49.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.3° 74.2
May 17°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.5° 77.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.9° 56.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.8° 55.1
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.6° 56.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 115.9
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 133.0
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 128.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.4° / 9.1° 61.6
Beauchastel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates44.8259°N, 4.8031°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 146 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 150 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 67 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 146 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 70 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 145 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 133 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 136 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 88 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 150 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 127 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 118 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 85 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 145 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 138 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 146 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 141 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 139 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 87 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Beauchastel has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Beauchastel

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Les Gonnettes
École primaire les Gonnettes
École maternelle
École élémentaire
Collège Les Trois Vallées
École des Gonnettes
Groupe scolaire des Petits Robins
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Radio Stations near Beauchastel

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Beauchastel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardéche Miniatures
Centre d'art de Crest
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Château - Musée de Tournon
Écomusée des Terrasses
Exposition
La Gare des Ramières
Les Clévos, cité des savoirs
Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs
Moulin de Mandy
Musée Archéologique
Musée Clément Faugier
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Crussol
Musée de l'Insolite
Musée de la Nationale 7
Musée de la Pogne
Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile
Musée des Sports
Musée du Vivaris Protestant
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée Pierre Vigne
Palais des bonbons et du nougat
Sanctuaire St Joseph
SculpturArt

Libraries in Beauchastel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque D'Alissas0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Bibliothèque de Montmeyran0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien en Saint-Alban0.0
Bibliothèque de Silhac0.0
Bibliothèque du DSDA0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Beauchastel0.0
CASI Cheminots Région de Lyon0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chabeuil0.0
Médiathèque de Chateauneuf sur Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Médiathèque de Portes lès Valence0.0
Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque du Plan0.0
Médiathèque du Tambour0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
médiathèque Le Patio0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiathèque Vallée de la Drôme0.0

Farmers Markets in Beauchastel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Etoile Café
Halle Saint-Jean
Marché aux Fruits
Marché de Chabeuil
Marché de Cruas
Place de l'Europe
Place des Clercs
Place des écoles
Place du Marché
Place du Marché

Theatres in Beauchastel

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

scène exterieure

Castles in Beauchastel

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Souchet
Ruines du Château de Beauchastel

Breweries in Beauchastel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3:6:9 Bière Craft
Brasserie de la Pleine Lune
Brasserie Hildegarde

Stadiums & Teams in Beauchastel

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Beauchastel

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Beauchastel

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Beauchastel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Beauchastel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beauchastel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste
Temple
Temple

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 Beauchastel

What is the population of Beauchastel?

Beauchastel has a population of 1,614 residents and is located in France. The population density is 430 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

Is Beauchastel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,224, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $558 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Beauchastel?

Beauchastel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Beauchastel?

The job market in Beauchastel faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Beauchastel?

The median home value in Beauchastel is $111,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $558.

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