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Cessieu, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Cessieu is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,292. Elevation: 1,020 ft (311 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,292 Population 1,219/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,665 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,665 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$150,400 home value, $752/mo rent

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About Cessieu

Cessieu

Cessieu is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.

People

Population2,292
Density1,219/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,665
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$150,400
Rent$752
Housing Units917
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Population2,292
Population Density1,219 / sq mi
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Coordinates45.5637°, 5.3761°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$26,665

About Cessieu

Cessieu is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,292. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cessieu is $26,665, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (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 138 business establishments.

Income: Cessieu vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,665
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cessieu is $150,400, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 917 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 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,400
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units917

Property Tax

Climate in Cessieu

Cessieu 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
Cessieu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,219/sq mi
Coordinates45.5637°N, 5.3761°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

661 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 M4.8 149 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 129 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 73 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 69 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 91 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 69 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 141 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 87 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 57 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 41 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 97 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 133 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 138 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 98 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 133 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 7 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 144 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 104 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 146 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 143 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 - - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Cessieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Cessieu

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École le Château - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École primaire Le Bois - - - -
Groupe scolaire Kimmerling - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cessieu

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIRGIN RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 - MP3
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues - AAC+ 64 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Radio New's FM - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble - MP3
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse - MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel - MP3 320 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cessieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Caves de Chartreuse
Écomusée du patrimoine des métiers
Jean Devron
La Grange Chevrotière
La Grange Dimière
Maison Ravier
Minéralogica
Musée
Musée archéologique du lac de Paladru
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de Bressieux
Musée de la Lauze
Musée des Liqueurs Cherry Rocher
Musée des Tisserands
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Hector-Berlioz
Musée Mainssieux
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Musée-galerie Clauorum
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh
Patrimoine, culture et traditions

Libraries in Cessieu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Arcolade0.0
Bibliothèque de Chavanoz0.0
Bibliothèque de Four0.0
Bibliothèque de Jameyzieu0.0
Bibliothèque de La Buisse0.0
Bibliothèque de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque de Paladru0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaulx-Milieu0.0
Bibliothèque des Fougères0.0
Bibliothèque des Roches0.0
Bibliothèque du Pin - René Pellat0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
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
Bibliothèque Municipale La ronde des livres0.0
Francine Carles0.0
La Fée Verte0.0
La Sirène0.0
Les Mots Passant0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Agnès Varda0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère0.0
Médiathèque Biévre-Isére0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu0.0
Médiathèque de Champfleuri0.0
Médiathèque de l'orangerie0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau0.0
Médiathèque de Villefontaine0.0
Médiathèque des collines0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque et Ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Philippe Vial0.0
Médiathèque Satolas-et-Bonce0.0
Pages & Partage0.0

Farmers Markets in Cessieu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferme de la Cassole
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché de Charavines
Marché de Voiron

Cafes in Cessieu

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GF Café

Breweries in Cessieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie des Ursulines
Brasserie Thetys
La Bi'nche
La Maiz'
Les Bières du Temps

Stadiums & Teams in Cessieu

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Ski Resorts Near Cessieu

37 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Entremonts 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 Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 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 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Signaraux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colline des Bains 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gresse en Vercors 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 - - -

Airports Near Cessieu

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 Airfield-Medium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin-Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield-Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield-Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield-Small Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cessieu

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cessieu
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cessieu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Conduite
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Anne

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 Cessieu

What is the population of Cessieu?

Cessieu has a population of 2,292 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,219 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

Is Cessieu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,665, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,400 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cessieu?

Cessieu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cessieu?

The unemployment rate in Cessieu is 7.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 138 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cessieu?

The median home value in Cessieu is $150,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752.

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