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Certines, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Certines is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,413. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,413 Population 391/sq mi density
814 ft Elevation 248 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,616 Median Income
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Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,616 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $571/mo rent

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About Certines

Certines

Certines is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

People

Population1,413
Density391/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,616
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$114,200
Rent$571
Housing Units565
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Population1,413
Population Density391 / sq mi
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Coordinates46.1324°, 5.2653°
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$27,616

About Certines

Certines is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,413. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 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 Certines is $27,616, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (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 85 business establishments.

Income: Certines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,616
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Certines is $114,200, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $571 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 565 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,200
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$571
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units565

Property Tax

Certines 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 814 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

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density391/sq mi
Coordinates46.1324°N, 5.2653°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above France avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 85 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 92 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 56 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 99 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 59 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 148 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 124 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 121 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 26 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 140 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 109 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 145 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 71 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 149 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 111 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 146 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 121 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 137 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 142 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 59 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 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 182 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) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Certines has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Certines

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Edgar Quinet
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Certines

43 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Radio jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioCanut MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO MP3 128 kbps
8Beats MP3
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues AAC+ 64 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône MP3 128 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
Tonic radio MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY MP3
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Certines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'hôtel-Dieu
Château des Allymes
Conservatoire de la Fondation Berliet
Espace Comté d'Aranc
Ferme de Sougey
Maison de Pays en Bresse
Missions 2070
Moulin de Pont des Vents
Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey
Musée des traditions bugistes
Musée du Cheminot
Musée du Revermont
Musée du Vieux Pérouges
Musée Louis Jourdan
Musée municipal de Bourg-en-Bresse
Musee Tour De Guet
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie

Libraries in Certines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaux-en-Bugey0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain0.0
Bibliothèque Envie de lire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque0.0
L'Île Ô Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque de Chalamont0.0
Médiathèque de la Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque Élisabeth et Roger Vailland0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0
Médiathèque La Grenette0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Certines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché Couvert
Marché de producteurs locaux
Petite Halle

Castles in Certines

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Genoud

Breweries in Certines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie "Le Berliet"
Brasserie Malt Emoi

Stadiums & Teams in Certines

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Certines

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Certines

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall 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
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Certines

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Rippes
Église Saint-Christophe
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 Certines

What is the population of Certines?

Certines has a population of 1,413 residents and is located in France. The population density is 391 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

Is Certines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,616, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,200 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $571 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Certines?

Certines 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 Certines?

The unemployment rate in Certines is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Certines?

The median home value in Certines is $114,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $571.

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