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Bonson, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bonson is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,881. Elevation: 1,243 ft (379 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,881 Population 416/sq mi density
1,243 ft Elevation 379 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,862 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,862 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $594/mo rent

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About Bonson

Bonson

Bonson is a commune in the Loire department in central France.

People

Population3,881
Density416/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,862
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$594
Housing Units1,552
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Population3,881
Population Density416 / sq mi
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Coordinates45.5229°, 4.2127°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (865 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.7 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$24,862

About Bonson

Bonson is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,881. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet (379 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bonson is $24,862, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 233 business establishments.

Income: Bonson vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,862
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)233

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bonson is $118,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $594 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,552 total housing units in the city. 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$594
49% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,552

Property Tax

Bonson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below France avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates45.5229°N, 4.2127°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

354 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 M4.5 147 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 149 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 137 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 148 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 120 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 106 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 93 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 97 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 116 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 150 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 104 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 121 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 117 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 93 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 116 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 109 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 132 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 119 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 69 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°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 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
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

Bonson has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in August. 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 Bonson

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Jules Verne - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bonson

12 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
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ondaine - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Multicolore Radio - MP3 128 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 Bonson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier et conservatoire des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France
Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay
Centre de l'Art roman en Forez
Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé
Écomusée des Bruneaux
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 d'histoire du 20e siècle
Musée de l'Océanie
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la mine Michel Rondet
Musée de la Mine Site Couriot
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée des Civilisations - Daniel Pouget
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire
Musée des Transports Urbains de Saint-Étienne et sa région
Musée des Verts
Musée des Vignerons du Forez
Musée du Chapeau
Musée Jean-Marie Somet
Prieuré de Saint-Rambert

Libraries in Bonson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Municipales0.0
Au Jardin des Livres0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Andréï Roublev0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque d'Art0.0
Bibliothèque d'Essertines en Châtelneuf0.0
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 Champdieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Châtelneuf0.0
Bibliothèque de Chenereilles0.0
Bibliothèque de Gumières0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand0.0
Bibliothèque de Leigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Lézigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Magneux-Haute-Rive0.0
Bibliothèque de Marcilly-le-Chatel0.0
Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret0.0
Bibliothèque de Marols0.0
Bibliothèque de Montverdun0.0
Bibliothèque de Pralong0.0
Bibliothèque de Précieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sail Sous Couzan0.0
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 Soleymieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Trelins0.0
Bibliothèque de Verrières-en-Forez0.0
Bibliothèque du Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
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 municipale Jules Verne0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire sciences0.0
Espace François Peyrard0.0
Espace Mosaïk0.0
L’Esperluette0.0
Les Passerelles0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Chapelon0.0
Médiathèque Cité du Design0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson0.0
Médiathèque de Carnot0.0
Médiathèque de La Cotonne0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-André-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez0.0
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 Graine de Culture0.0
Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Saint-Just Saint-Rambert0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez Montbrison0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte0.0
Médiathèque Mot@Mot0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Beaulieu0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Saint-Héand0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Bonson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
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

Hotels in Bonson

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostellerie
Hôtel restaurant de l'avenue

Train Stations in Bonson

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bonson

Breweries in Bonson

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BIM
Brasserie de la Loire
Brasserie de la Semène
Brasserie La Canaille
Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes
La Brasserie des Plantes
La Brasserie Stéphanoise
La Farlodoise
Phylum Fungi

Stadiums & Teams in Bonson

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bonson

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Estables 0.0 - - $0 - - -
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 Bonson

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium 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
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Champ 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
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut 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
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 Bonson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bonson

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bonson

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus

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 Bonson

What is the population of Bonson?

Bonson has a population of 3,881 residents and is located in France. The population density is 416 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

Is Bonson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,862, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bonson?

Bonson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bonson?

The job market in Bonson faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 233 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bonson?

The median home value in Bonson is $118,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $594.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Cyprien 2,163 pop · 1.3 mi Sury-le-Comtal 5,046 pop · 1.6 mi Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert 14,313 pop · 2.1 mi Andrézieux-Bouthéon 9,452 pop · 2.3 mi Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez 3,440 pop · 2.7 mi Veauche 8,189 pop · 4.7 mi Saint-Romain-le-Puy 2,854 pop · 5.0 mi La Fouillouse 4,335 pop · 5.1 mi Précieux 1,013 pop · 5.3 mi Saint-Bonnet-les-Oules 1,294 pop · 5.7 mi Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville 1,159 pop · 6.0 mi Cuzieu 1,403 pop · 6.2 mi Périgneux 1,250 pop · 6.3 mi Chambœuf 1,384 pop · 6.4 mi
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