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Boën-sur-Lignon, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Boën-sur-Lignon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,163. Elevation: 1,440 ft (439 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Boën-sur-Lignon
Boën-sur-Lignon, formerly Boën, is a commune in the Loire department in central France.
People
Economy
DHousing
AClimate
| Population | 3,163 |
| Population Density | 1,102 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7511°, 4.0073° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.3 inches (871 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,395 |
About Boën-sur-Lignon
Boën-sur-Lignon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,163. The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet (439 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Boën-sur-Lignon vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,395 |
| 72% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.6% |
| 306% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| 53% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 190 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $91,600 |
| 68% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $458 |
| 61% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,265 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below France avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7511°N, 4.0073°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 81 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in |
Boën-sur-Lignon has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Boën-sur-Lignon
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée général l'Astrée | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Jules Ferry | — | — | — | — |
| Collège L'Astrée | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Le Meynet | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Les Tilleuls | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Boën-sur-Lignon
11 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 | |
| Activ radio | — | MP3 320 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 | |
| RFM PARTY 90 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Boën-sur-Lignon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de l'Art roman en Forez | ||||
| Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé | ||||
| Écomusée | ||||
| L'Aventure du Train | ||||
| L'Orée - De fils en liens | ||||
| La Diana | ||||
| Moulin à papier de Richard-de-Bas | ||||
| Moulin des Massons | ||||
| Musée d'Allard | ||||
| Musée d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée de l'École 1900 | ||||
| Musée de la Fourme et des Traditions | ||||
| Musée des Vignerons du Forez | ||||
| Musée municipal | ||||
| Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez | ||||
| Retro Machines |
Libraries in Boën-sur-Lignon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aux grimoires du temps | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Essertines en Châtelneuf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Unias | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bussy-Albieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chalain d'Uzore | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chalain le Comtal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chalmazel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Champdieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Châtelneuf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Gumières | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de La-Valla-Sur-Rochefort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Leigneux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lézigneux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Magneux-Haute-Rive | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Marcilly-le-Chatel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Montverdun | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Palogneux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Pralong | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Précieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Sail Sous Couzan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne Le Molard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint Georges en Couzan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint Just en Bas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint Sixte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Cyprien | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Didier-Sur-Rochefort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien-La-Vêtre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Thurin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Sauvain | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Soleymieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Trelins | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Verrières-en-Forez | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Les Passerelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Bernard Chapelon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Balbigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bonson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Savigneux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Vals d’Aix et Isable | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Grange Aventure | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Loire Forez – Noirétable | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Loire Forez Montbrison | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Boën-sur-Lignon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Beauregard | |||||
| Marché de Moingt |
Cafes in Boën-sur-Lignon
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Boën-sur-Lignon
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Boën-sur-Lignon
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Boën-sur-Lignon
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Boën-sur-Lignon
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Boën-sur-Lignon
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Boën-sur-Lignon
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Boën-sur-Lignon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIM | ||||
| Brasserie de la Loire | ||||
| Brasserie La Canaille | ||||
| Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes | ||||
| La Part des Autres |
Stadiums & Teams in Boën-sur-Lignon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Boën-sur-Lignon
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Nordique du Meygal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prabouré | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Loge des Gardes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Boën-sur-Lignon
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Yan Airport | SYT | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | — | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Banelle Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brioude Beaumont Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Deyras Saint Victor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Issoire-Le Broc 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 Airfield | LPY | Small Airport |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paray-le-Monial Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Roanne Mably Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verneuil en Bourbonnais | — | Small Airport |
| Villefranche-Tarare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Boën-sur-Lignon
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Boën-sur-Lignon
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Barthélemy |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Boën-sur-Lignon
What is the population of Boën-sur-Lignon?
Boën-sur-Lignon has a population of 3,163 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,102 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.
Is Boën-sur-Lignon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,395, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $458 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Boën-sur-Lignon?
Boën-sur-Lignon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Boën-sur-Lignon?
The job market in Boën-sur-Lignon faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 190 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Boën-sur-Lignon?
The median home value in Boën-sur-Lignon is $91,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $458.