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Chambonas, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chambonas is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 591. Elevation: 554 ft (169 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
591 Population 47/sq mi density
554 ft Elevation 169 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,594 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,594 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$103,000 home value, $515/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population591
Density47/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,594
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,000
Rent$515
Housing Units236
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Population591
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Coordinates44.4171°, 4.1288°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (837 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,594

About Chambonas

Chambonas is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 591. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chambonas is $22,594, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Chambonas vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,594
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chambonas is $103,000, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $515 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 236 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,000
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$515
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units236

Property Tax

Chambonas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area12.6 sq mi (32.7 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates44.4171°N, 4.1288°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 25 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 138 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 95 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 107 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 114 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 134 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 136 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 132 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 111 km
Feb 3, 1999 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.3 144 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 115 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 107 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 116 km
Dec 9, 1996 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France M3.2 139 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 126 km
Aug 17, 2000 1 km NW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.2 144 km
Sep 23, 1997 3 km WSW of Claix, France M3.2 142 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 84 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 91 km
Mar 4, 1993 23 km S of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Chambonas has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Chambonas

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École élémentaire privée hors contrat La Forêt
École secondaire privée hors contrat La Forêt
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Radio Stations near Chambonas

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Info RC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chambonas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
capitelle
Castanea - Espace découverte de la Châtaigne d'Ardèche
Espace Historique et Légendaire de Joyeuse
Le Hameau des Buis - Ferme pédagogique
Le matériel de la vie d'avant
Maison Champanhet: Musée des Savoir-Faire Ardéchois
Maison de la caricature et du dessin d'humour
Maison du Mineur
Mas Daudet : Musée Alphonse Daudet
Mas de la Vignasse, Musée Alphonse Daudet
Musée Ardèche 1900
Musée Colette-Bonzo
Musée de la Mine
Musée des énergies renouvelables
Musée des Vans
Musée historique de Joyeuse
Musée Médiéval de Vagnas
Muséum de l'Ardèche
Néovinum
Préhistorama
Sur les Traces des Premiers Dinosaures
Terra Cabra
Village Miniature Le Ron des Fades

Libraries in Chambonas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arts’aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Lablachère0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Multimédia Largentiere0.0
Claudine Chabrol0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Rousson0.0
Médiathèque du Pays des vans0.0
Médiathèque Germinal0.0
Médiathèque Joachim Durand0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Chambonas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché dimanche matin
Marché du Terroir
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Market local (Sunday)
Place Aristide Briand

Cafes in Chambonas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Pont

Monuments in Chambonas

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Moulin de Vincent

Castles in Chambonas

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chambonas

Clinics in Chambonas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre hospitalier Léopold Ollier

Gas Stations in Chambonas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Breweries in Chambonas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière Bourganel
Drac
La Rochebière

Ski Resorts Near Chambonas

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chambonas

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chambonas

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Hippolyte
Église Saint-Hippolyte
Église Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Sauveur
Église Saint-Victor
Notre-Dame de Lourdes
Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes

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 Chambonas

What is the population of Chambonas?

Chambonas has a population of 591 residents and is located in France. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 12.6 square miles.

Is Chambonas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,594, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,000 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $515 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chambonas?

Chambonas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

How is the job market in Chambonas?

The job market in Chambonas faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chambonas?

The median home value in Chambonas is $103,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $515.

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