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Bény, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Bény is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 677. Elevation: 771 ft (235 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
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AClimate
| Population | 677 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3239°, 5.2867° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.2 inches (1,733 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.1 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,190 |
About Bény
Bény is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 677. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Bény vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,190 |
| 65% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 41 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $104,600 |
| 63% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $523 |
| 55% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 271 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3239°N, 5.2867°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 | — | — | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Bény has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.6").
Schools in Bény
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bény
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Scoop Bourg | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio aléo | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale | pop music | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Bény
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apothicairerie de l'hôtel-Dieu | ||||
| Coligny Car Muséum | ||||
| Espace D'Artagnan | ||||
| Ferme de la Forêt | ||||
| Ferme de Sougey | ||||
| Maison de Pays en Bresse | ||||
| Moulin de Montjay | ||||
| Moulin de Pont des Vents | ||||
| Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon | ||||
| Musée de la Mécanographie | ||||
| Musée du Revermont | ||||
| Musée du Terroir | ||||
| Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille | ||||
| Musée Louis Jourdan | ||||
| Musée municipal de Bourg-en-Bresse |
Libraries in Bény
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lescheroux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Envie de lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri Guigue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Culturel | 0.0 | |||||
| IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Île Ô Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aimé Césaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Albert Camus | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de la Fontaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Élisabeth et Roger Vailland | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Firmin Gémier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Josette Pratte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'odyssée | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bény
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphère | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché de Balanod | |||||
| Petite Halle |
Breweries in Bény
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie la Perle Noire |
Stadiums & Teams in Bény
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bény
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Menthières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Hautes Combes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Longchaumois Rosset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bény
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | Large Airport |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | — | Medium Airport |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Dole Tavaux Airport | DLE | Medium Airport |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LYN | Medium Airport |
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux | — | Small Airport |
| Arbois Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arthenas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Auxey Duresses Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Balaiseaux 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 |
| Beaune-Challanges Airfield | — | 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 |
| Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Doucier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frontonas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tranclière Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Parasoir Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Leyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lombard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Corbas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mionnay Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nantoux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sagy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bény
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Vincent |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bény
What is the population of Bény?
Bény has a population of 677 residents and is located in France. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles.
Is Bény expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,190, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,600 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $523 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bény?
Bény has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bény?
Bény has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bény?
The median home value in Bény is $104,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $523.