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Bozel, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bozel is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,028. Elevation: 2,835 ft (864 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,028 Population 182/sq mi density
2,835 ft Elevation 864 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,136 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$26,136 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $882/mo rent

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About Bozel

Bozel

Bozel is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France.

People

Population2,028
Density182/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,136
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

C+
Home Value$176,400
Rent$882
Housing Units811
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)
Population2,028
Population Density182 / sq mi
Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)
Coordinates45.4429°, 6.6490°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall224.7 inches (571 cm)
Median Household Income$26,136

About Bozel

Bozel is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,028. The city sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet (864 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bozel is $26,136, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below 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 122 business establishments.

Income: Bozel vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,136
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bozel is $176,400, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $882 (24% below the national average of $1,163). There are 811 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 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,400
37% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$882
24% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units811

Property Tax

Bozel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates45.4429°N, 6.6490°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,840 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 93 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 130 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 64 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 111 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 82 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 109 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 123 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 42 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 67 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 106 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 136 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 71 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 141 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 79 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 82 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 80 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 111 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 14 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 89 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 120 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 - - 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 5.1 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
June 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.5 in

Bozel has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Bozel

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
école de musique - - - -
Collège Le Bonrieu - - - -
École élémentaire de Bozel - - - -
École maternelle de Bozel - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bozel

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Krimi - MP3 320 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Montagne FM - MP3 96 kbps
Globule Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bozel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carré Science
Des pierres et des hommes : Espace archéologique Pierre Borrione
Ecomusée - Refuge Regaud
Ecomusée "Montricher autrefois"
Espace Baroque
Espace Saint-Eloi
Fort de Saint Gobain
Galerie des minéraux
Galerie Hydraulica
Glacialis
L'Arche d'Oé
Machine room
Maison de la Vanoise
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Muse De la Mine
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'archéologie de Val Cenis Sollières
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée de l'Aluminium
Musée de l'histoire d'Orelle
Musée de l'Union-grande
Musée de St Martin
Musée des Allues
Musée des ardoisières
Musée des Minéraux Alpins
Musée des Traditions
Museo'Bar - Musée de la Frontière
Muséum des Animaux de Montagne
Orelle Patrimoine
Scierie et moulin du Raffort

Libraries in Bozel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque d'Arêches0.0
Bibliothèque d'Orelle0.0
Bibliothèque de Bramans0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne0.0
Bibliothèque de Valezan0.0
Bibliothèque des Allures0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Alp'pages0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Orelle0.0
Espace Multimedia0.0
La bibli - Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Maison d'Émilien0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bellentre0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Bozel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Marché des producteurs locaux
Place de l'hôtel de ville

Gas Stations in Bozel

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garage du Grand Bec

Banks in Bozel

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AXA
Banque de Savoie
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Bozel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birra Menta
Brasserie Artisanale d'Oé
Brasserie du Petit st Bernard
Brasserie l'Antidote
Brassin Versant - Bière de Granier
L'Étoile des Neiges
La Voûte
Le Capricorne
Le Medzé-ry
Le Rendez-Vous
Les Névés

Stadiums & Teams in Bozel

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Ski Resorts Near Bozel

115 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rucas di Bagnolo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguilles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvieux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Abriès 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prali 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Claviere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montgenèvre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Chevalier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sestriere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sansicario 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pragelato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aussois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Cenis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ala di Stura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bessans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Bosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Saut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Ballet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Plagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Paradiski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Rosière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pila 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Thuile 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Contamines 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crévacol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Fouly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Grands Montets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vormaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champex-Lac 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Massif 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villages 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lourtier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Marecottes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bozel

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Champillon altiporto-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Col di Rhémes-Small Airport
Col du Palet Altiport-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Gh. de la Sassiere-Small Airport
Gh. del Léchaud-Small Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breul-Small Airport
Gh. del Mont Gelé-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de Talèfre Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier du Tour Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaio-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Tovière Altiport-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Merlo Romano Airfield-Small Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiporto-Small Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface-Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Rutor Glacier Altiport-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bozel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bozel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bozel

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Présentation-de-la-Vierge-au-Temple
Chapelle Notre Dame de Tout Pouvoir
Chapelle Saint-Bon
Chapelle Saint-Grat
Chapelle Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe
Église Saint-François-de-Sales

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 Bozel

What is the population of Bozel?

Bozel has a population of 2,028 residents and is located in France. The population density is 182 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

Is Bozel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,136, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,400 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $882 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bozel?

Bozel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bozel?

Bozel has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 122 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bozel?

The median home value in Bozel is $176,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $882.

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