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Briennon, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Briennon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,711. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,711 Population 346/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,840 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,840 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $427/mo rent

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About Briennon

Briennon

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

People

Population1,711
Density346/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,840
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$427
Housing Units684
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population1,711
Population Density346 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates46.1513°, 4.0769°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$24,840

About Briennon

Briennon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,711. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 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.

The median household income in Briennon is $24,840, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above 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 103 business establishments.

Income: Briennon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,840
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Briennon is $85,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $427 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 684 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 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,400
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$427
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units684

Property Tax

Briennon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density346/sq mi
Coordinates46.1513°N, 4.0769°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 147 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 150 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 114 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 108 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 126 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 100 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 133 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 134 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 111 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 99 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 126 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 129 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 89 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 36 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 114 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 100 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 148 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 116 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 91 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Briennon has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Briennon

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École secondaire privée Saint-Nicolas de Briennon
École primaire
École primaire
École Saint-Nicolas - Laudato Si
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Radio Stations near Briennon

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Briennon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Charlieu
Chalet Exposition Arboretum
Couvent des Cordeliers
Écomusée
Écomusée du Haut-Beaujolais
La Mémoire d'Oyé
Le Grand Couvert
Musée Alice Taverne
Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier
Musée de la Tour du Moulin
Musée Joseph Dechelette
Musée Reflet Brionnais
Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis
Retro Machines

Libraries in Briennon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Arcinges0.0
Bibliothèque d'Écoche0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne0.0
Bibliothèque de Vougy0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Médiagora Vert Pré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Briennon0.0
Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté0.0
Médiathèque de Roanne0.0
Médiathèque de Villers0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque La Grange Aventure0.0
Point Lecture du Mayollet0.0
Quartier Livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Briennon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Renaison
Le martsi du vendredi
Les Halles Diderot
Marché aux bestiaux (bovins)
Marché de Marcigny
Parking - Marché de Perreux

Castles in Briennon

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Garde

Theme Parks in Briennon

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Muséo'Parc du Marinier

Banks in Briennon

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne

Breweries in Briennon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La limaille
La Part des Autres
Les Brasseurs du Sornin
Les Deux Branches
Sarl Hugo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Briennon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Briennon

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Briennon

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Briennon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Briennon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église abbatiale de la Bénisson-Dieu
Église Saint-Irénée

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 Briennon

What is the population of Briennon?

Briennon has a population of 1,711 residents and is located in France. The population density is 346 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

Is Briennon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,840, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $427 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Briennon?

Briennon 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 Briennon?

The job market in Briennon faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Briennon?

The median home value in Briennon is $85,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $427.

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