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Bellegarde-en-Forez, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bellegarde-en-Forez is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,490. Elevation: 1,276 ft (389 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,490 Population 446/sq mi density
1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,391 Median Income
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Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,391 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $469/mo rent

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About Bellegarde-en-Forez

Bellegarde-en-Forez

Bellegarde-en-Forez is a commune in the Loire department in central France.

People

Population1,490
Density446/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,391
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$469
Housing Units596
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Population1,490
Population Density446 / sq mi
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Coordinates45.6447°, 4.2972°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$25,391

About Bellegarde-en-Forez

Bellegarde-en-Forez is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,490. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet (389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bellegarde-en-Forez is $25,391, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (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 89 business establishments.

Income: Bellegarde-en-Forez vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,391
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bellegarde-en-Forez is $93,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $469 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 596 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,800
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$469
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units596

Property Tax

Bellegarde-en-Forez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates45.6447°N, 4.2972°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below France avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 137 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 138 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 150 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 147 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 94 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 87 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 94 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 108 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 93 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 141 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 122 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 142 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 119 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 88 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 141 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 115 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 121 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 67 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Bellegarde-en-Forez has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Bellegarde-en-Forez

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire bourg — — — —
École primaire privée le Montillet — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bellegarde-en-Forez

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
Activ radio — MP3 320 kbps
Radio Ondaine — MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party — MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 — AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Bellegarde-en-Forez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier et conservatoire des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France
Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé
Espace archéologique Forez-Jarez
Explora
L'Aventure du Train
La Cabane
La Diana
La Ferme Foréziene
La Maison du Passementier
La Platine
La Rotonde
Maison des métiers
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mesure
Maison du patrimoine et des lettres
Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation de la Loire
Musée d'Allard
Musée d'archéologie
Musée d'Art et d'Industrie
Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain
Musée de l'Océanie
Musée de la mine Michel Rondet
Musée de la Mine Site Couriot
Musée de la vallée de la Truche
Musée des Arts Urbains et de Street Art
Musée des Civilisations - Daniel Pouget
Musée des Transports Urbains de Saint-Étienne et sa région
Musée des Verts
Musée du Chapeau
Musée du tissage et de la soierie
Musée Jean-Marie Somet
Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez
Prieuré de Saint-Rambert

Libraries in Bellegarde-en-Forez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Municipales0.0
Au Jardin des Livres0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Andréï Roublev0.0
Bibliothèque Croq'livres0.0
Bibliothèque d'Art0.0
Bibliothèque d'Unias0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain d'Uzore0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain le Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Chenereilles0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand0.0
Bibliothèque de Lézigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Magneux-Haute-Rive0.0
Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret0.0
Bibliothèque de Montverdun0.0
Bibliothèque de Précieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne Le Molard0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Cyprien0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Valfleury0.0
Bibliothèque du Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Laude0.0
Bibliothèque L'Arc en ciel0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothéque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire sciences0.0
Espace Mosaïk0.0
L’Esperluette0.0
Le Marque-Page0.0
Les Passerelles0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Cité du Design0.0
Médiathèque de Balbigny0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson0.0
Médiathèque de Carnot0.0
Médiathèque de Cellieu0.0
Médiathèque de La Cotonne0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-André-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-en-Jarez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Savigneux0.0
Médiathèque de Tarentaize0.0
Médiathèque de Terrenoire0.0
Médiathèque de Tréfilerie0.0
Médiathèque de Villars0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Besson0.0
Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Saint-Just Saint-Rambert0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez Montbrison0.0
Médiathèque Louise Labé0.0
Médiathèque Mot@Mot0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Beaulieu0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Saint-Héand0.0

Farmers Markets in Bellegarde-en-Forez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux veaux
Halle du Marché
Halles Essentielles
Marché Bio Albert Thomas
Marché Cours Fauriel
Marché de Beauregard
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Carnot
Marché de Chavanelle
Marché de Côte-Chaude
Marché de Jacquard
Marché de la Métare
Marché de la place de la Rivière
Marché de la Talaudière
Marché de Massenet
Marché de Moingt
Marché de Montplaisir
Marché de Montreynaud
Marché de producteurs Albert Thomas
Marché de producteurs Bel-Air
Marché de Saint-François
Marché de Saint-Roch
Marché du Soleil

Castles in Bellegarde-en-Forez

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bellegarde

Gas Stations in Bellegarde-en-Forez

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies

Breweries in Bellegarde-en-Forez

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BIM
Brasserie de la Loire
Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes
La Brasserie Stéphanoise
La Farlodoise
La Part des Autres
Ninkasi
Phylum Fungi

Stadiums & Teams in Bellegarde-en-Forez

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Ski Resorts Near Bellegarde-en-Forez

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 Bellegarde-en-Forez

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield—Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield—Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières 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 Bellegarde-en-Forez

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
BELLEGARDE EN FOREZ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bellegarde-en-Forez

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Ennemond

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 Bellegarde-en-Forez

What is the population of Bellegarde-en-Forez?

Bellegarde-en-Forez has a population of 1,490 residents and is located in France. The population density is 446 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Bellegarde-en-Forez expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,391, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $469 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bellegarde-en-Forez?

Bellegarde-en-Forez has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bellegarde-en-Forez?

The unemployment rate in Bellegarde-en-Forez is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 89 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bellegarde-en-Forez?

The median home value in Bellegarde-en-Forez is $93,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $469.

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