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Briord, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Briord is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 747. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
747 Population 135/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,315 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,315 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$125,800 home value, $629/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population747
Density135/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,315
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,800
Rent$629
Housing Units299
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population747
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates45.7860°, 5.4566°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,670 mm)
Annual Snowfall40.0 inches (102 cm)
Median Household Income$25,315

About Briord

Briord is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 747. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Briord is $25,315, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (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 45 business establishments.

Income: Briord vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,315
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Briord is $125,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $629 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 299 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 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,800
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$629
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units299

Property Tax

Climate in Briord

Briord has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 868 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.1° / 6.7° 54.4
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.5° 47.2
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.4° 54.3
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17° 71.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21° 84.2
Jun 20°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.1° 70.5
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.5° 67.5
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.4° 71.7
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.6° 89.0
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 9.6° / 17.4° 101.7
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.8° / 11° 91.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.3° 64.9
Briord experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°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 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates45.7860°N, 5.4566°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above France avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.41"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 141 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 74 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 48 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 65 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 116 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 49 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 90 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 80 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 87 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 16 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 146 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 145 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 133 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 113 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 32 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 107 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 110 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 148 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 132 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 128 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 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Briord has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Briord

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
Collège de Briord
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Radio Stations near Briord

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIRGIN RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Briord

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'art contemporain de Lacoux
Château des Allymes
Espace Comté d'Aranc
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Maison Ravier
Minéralogica
Musée
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de la Lauze
Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey
Musée des Tisserands
Musée des traditions bugistes
Musée du Cheminot
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Musée-galerie Clauorum
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
Museo Galletti
Patrimoine, culture et traditions

Libraries in Briord

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaux-en-Bugey0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Crémieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale La Fontaine0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Agnès Varda0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay0.0
Médiathèque de Belley0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu0.0
Médiathèque de Champfleuri0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque du Valromey0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque La Grenette0.0
Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Briord

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferme de la Cassole
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire de Belley

Hotels in Briord

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Restaurant Rolland

Castles in Briord

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Serraz
Château de Saint-André
Maison forte de Quirieu

Gas Stations in Briord

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Breweries in Briord

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Ursulines
Brasserie Thetys
La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale
Micro Brasserie la Virgule

Stadiums & Teams in Briord

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Briord

40 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0

Airports Near Briord

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Briord

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle
Chapelle Sainte-Catherine
Église Saint-Didier
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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 Briord

What is the population of Briord?

Briord has a population of 747 residents and is located in France. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.

Is Briord expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,315, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $629 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Briord?

Briord has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches, with 40.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Briord?

The unemployment rate in Briord is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Briord?

The median home value in Briord is $125,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $629.

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