Champier, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Champier is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,048. Elevation: 1,670 ft (509 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,048 Population 388/sq mi density

1,670 ft Elevation 509 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

45.4 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$24,138 Median Income

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$24,138 median income, 8.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$133,600 home value, $668/mo rent

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About Champier

Champier is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,048

Density388/mi²

Economy

Median Income$24,138

Unemployment8.9%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+

Home Value$133,600

Rent$668

Housing Units419

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

Rain45.4 in/yr

Sunny Days269/yr

Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)

Population	1,048
Population Density	388 / sq mi
Elevation	1,670 ft (509 m)
Coordinates	45.4554°, 5.2924°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	54°F (12°C)
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation	45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall	7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income	$24,138

About Champier

Champier is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,048. The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet (509 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 Champier is $24,138, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (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 63 business establishments.

Income: Champier vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$24,138
	68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	8.9%
	147% above France avg
Poverty Rate	0.1%
	99% below France avg
Establishments (County)	63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Champier is $133,600, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $668 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 419 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 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$133,600
	53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$668
	43% below France avg
Rent Burden	25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	419

Property Tax

Climate in Champier

Champier 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

Champier 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 1,670 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below France avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,670 ft (509 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density	388/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4554°N, 5.2924°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"

19% above France avg

Snowfall 7.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

647 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	146 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	128 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	103 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	82 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	83 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	82 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	92 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	147 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	49 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	148 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	54 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	137 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	107 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	130 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	146 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	99 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	10 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	107 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	100 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	40 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (184 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	184 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.7 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in
March	44°F (6°C)	3.0 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	2.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
November	42°F (6°C)	3.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in	Coldest

Champier has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Champier

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École du Moulin	-	-	-	-
École primaire	-	-	-	-
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie	-	-	-	-
École primaire	-	-	-	-
Collège de Champier	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Champier

53 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
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz	jazz, soul	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance	dance	AAC+ 64 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio	dance, dance music	MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon	french, french music	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canut	eclectic, rock	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8	-	MP3
Reggae Arte radio	reggae	MP3 128 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS	dance, electro	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo	culture, italian	MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio	independent, music	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metal	metal	MP3 320 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90	-	MP3 128 kbps
radio béguin	electro, funk	MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80	-	MP3 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble	-	MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station	-	MP3 128 kbps
All Piano Radio	classical, classical piano	MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble	dance, dance music	MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen	calm, relax	MP3 128 kbps
Radio RKS	local, local radio	AAC 128 kbps
Radio New's FM	-	MP3 192 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère	local, local radio	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble	-	MP3
Virage radio Légende du rock	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine	chansons françaises	OGG 128 kbps
Tonic radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble	-	MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge	-	AAC+ 64 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
VIRGIN FRANCE 80	-	MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique	-	MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB)	-	AAC 64 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse	-	MP3
Radio Pluriel	-	MP3 320 kbps
Lyon Demain	france, local news	MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français	-	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
PROJET XY	-	MP3

Museums in Champier

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Ecomusée des Objets d'Antan
Écomusée du patrimoine des métiers
Jean Devron
La Grange Chevrotière
La Grange Dimière
Le Grand Séchoir
Maison Ravier
Musée
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de Bressieux
Musée de la vie rurale
Musée des Liqueurs Cherry Rocher
Musée des Tisserands
Musée Hector-Berlioz
Musée-galerie Clauorum
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh

Libraries in Champier

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque Arcolade		0.0
Bibliothèque de Four		0.0
Bibliothèque de la Fontaine		0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaulx-Milieu		0.0
Bibliothèque des Fougères		0.0
Bibliothèque des Roches		0.0
Bibliothèque du Pin - René Pellat		0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
La Bib D4		0.0
La Fée Verte		0.0
La Sirène		0.0
Les Mots Passant		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Mediathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque Agnès Varda		0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux		0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère		0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère		0.0
Médiathèque Biévre-Isére		0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay		0.0
Médiathèque d'Heyrieux		0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu		0.0
Médiathèque de Champfleuri		0.0
Médiathèque de Diémoz		0.0
Médiathèque de l'orangerie		0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau		0.0
Médiathèque de Villefontaine		0.0
Médiathèque des collines		0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour		0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour		0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Satolas-et-Bonce		0.0

Farmers Markets in Champier

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Ferme de la Cassole
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché de Charavines
Marché de Fures
Marché de Tullins
Marché de Tullins
Marché Paysan

Gas Stations in Champier

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elan

Breweries in Champier

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie Thetys
La Bi'nche
Les Bières du Temps

Stadiums & Teams in Champier

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Champier

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Les Coulmes	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Terre Ronde	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Féclaz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Entremonts	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Granier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Marcieu	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Egaux - St Hugues	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Porte	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sappey-en-Chartreuse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Station du Col de Rousset	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Méaudre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chamrousse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Montagnes de Lans	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Colline des Bains	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Villard de Lans - Corrençon	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Porte d'Herbouilly	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col d'Ornon	-	-	$0	-	-	-
L'Alpe du Grand Serre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de l'Arzelier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Signaraux	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Gresse en Vercors	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Champier

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	LYS	Large Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)	-	Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport	CMF	Medium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport	GNB	Medium Airport
Lyon Bron Airport	LYN	Medium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil Airport	VAF	Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux	-	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie	-	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
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield	-	Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bibost 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
Château de Montmeilleur 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
Cret de Montieux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface	-	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 du Grand Serre Altisurface	-	Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Lavours Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield	-	Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mens Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montaud Airfield	-	Small Airport
Morestel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Champier

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
La Poste - Agence Communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Champier

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle Saint-Marcellin
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Nizier

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 Champier

What is the population of Champier?

Champier has a population of 1,048 residents and is located in France. The population density is 388 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

Is Champier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,138, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $133,600 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $668 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Champier?

Champier 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 Champier?

The job market in Champier faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Champier?

The median home value in Champier is $133,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $668.

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