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Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 11,699. Elevation: 1,184 ft (361 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
11,699 Population 1,986/sq mi density
1,184 ft Elevation 361 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,682 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$25,682 median income, 15.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$201,000 home value, $1,005/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,699
Density1,986/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$25,682
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$201,000
Rent$1,005
Housing Units4,680
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Population11,699
Population Density1,986 / sq mi
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Coordinates46.1079°, 5.8242°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.9 inches (35 cm)
Median Household Income$25,682

About Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 11,699. The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet (361 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine is $25,682, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 702 business establishments.

Income: Bellegarde-sur-Valserine vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,682
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.1%
319% above France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)702

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine is $201,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,005 (14% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,680 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$201,000
29% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,005
14% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,680

Property Tax

Climate in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 923 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.2°C / 36°F -0.7° / 5.1° 71.4
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F -0.8° / 7° 55.0
Mar 7°C / 45°F 2.1° / 11.9° 60.9
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 5.3° / 16° 65.5
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.1° 77.0
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 13° / 24.2° 80.9
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.8° 77.4
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.3° 80.1
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.2° 86.7
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.6° 93.5
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3° / 9.4° 86.7
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F 0.2° / 5.6° 87.8
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density1,986/sq mi
Coordinates46.1079°N, 5.8242°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

743 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 130 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 16 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 56 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 42 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 71 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 134 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 19 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 138 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 93 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 123 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 116 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 131 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 116 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 69 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 125 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 102 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 126 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 36 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 106 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
February 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Les Montagniers
École primaire
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Saint-Exupéry
Lycée polyvalent Saint-Exupéry - Lycée des métiers de l'hôtellerie et des services - Lycée des métiers des énergies du bâtiment
Collège Saint-Exupéry
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Saint-Exupéry
École primaire publique Marius Pinard
École maternelle du Centre
École primaire publique Vouvray
École primaire Le Grand Clos
Collège Louis Dumont
Groupe Scolaire René Rendu
École primaire Le Bois des Pesses
École primaire Arlod
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Radio Stations near Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) AAC+ 96 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Lifestyle74 AAC 128 kbps
One FM (CH) MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ATLAS Visitors Centre
CERN Science Gateway
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain
Musée de la Vache et des Alpages
Musée Départemental des Sapeurs Pompiers
Musée du Bois
Musée du Bugey-Valromey
Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie
Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie
Musée Léon Marès
Musée Métiers d'Autrefois du Haut Jura
Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly
The Globe of Science and Innovation
Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur

Libraries in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au pré de mon livre0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bernex0.0
Bibliothèque de Bernex0.0
Bibliothèque de Cartigny0.0
Bibliothèque de Cessy0.0
Bibliothèque de Chancy0.0
Bibliothèque de la Salèvienne0.0
Bibliothèque de Lovagny0.0
Bibliothèque de Poisy - Le Forum0.0
Bibliothèque de Valleiry0.0
Bibliothèque de Vers0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Collonges0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Gex0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Marlioz0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque d'Avusy0.0
CERN main library0.0
CERN main library0.0
Le Champ du Livre0.0
Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille0.0
Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse0.0
Médiathèque de Rumilly0.0
Médiathèque du Valromey0.0
Médiathèque Dubouillon0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET0.0

Farmers Markets in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché
Parc Jeantet

Hotels in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Marinet
Hermance
Hôtel Kyriad
Touring Hotel

Cafes in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brasserie de la Place
Chez Nath'

Cinemas in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Variétés

Theatres in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Jeanne d'Arc

Castles in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Musinens
Château de Mussel

Clinics in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

infirmerie
Pôle santé Terre Valserhône

Dentists in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12324559880

Veterinaries in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11251824880
Le Rhône

Train Stations in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bellegarde

Bus Stations in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Valserhône Gare SNCF

Gas Stations in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carburants Carrefour market

Banks in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
SG

Gyms in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L’appart Fitness

Breweries in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Borne Sàrl
Brasserie de la Borne Sàrl
Brasserie L'étincelle
Micro Brasserie la Virgule
PereJakob
PereJakob

Stadiums & Teams in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

49 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean D'avelanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Yenne AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bellegarde Arlod
Bellegarde Musinens
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine Principal
Vouvray

Treatment Centers in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
FAM Pré la Tour

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption de Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Notre-Dame-d'Accoût
Salle du royaume des témoins de Jehovah

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-sur-Valserine

What is the population of Bellegarde-sur-Valserine?

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine has a population of 11,699 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,986 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

Is Bellegarde-sur-Valserine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,682, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $201,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine?

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine 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 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine?

The job market in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 702 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine?

The median home value in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine is $201,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,005.

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