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Chanos-Curson, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chanos-Curson is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,018. Elevation: 728 ft (222 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,018 Population 105/sq mi density
728 ft Elevation 222 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,896 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$27,896 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$128,200 home value, $641/mo rent

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About Chanos-Curson

Chanos-Curson

Chanos-Curson is a commune of the Drôme department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,018
Density105/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,896
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$128,200
Rent$641
Housing Units407
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Population1,018
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Coordinates45.0606°, 4.9238°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$27,896

About Chanos-Curson

Chanos-Curson is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,018. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet (222 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chanos-Curson is $27,896, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (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 61 business establishments.

Income: Chanos-Curson vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,896
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chanos-Curson is $128,200, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $641 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 407 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$128,200
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$641
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units407

Property Tax

Chanos-Curson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates45.0606°N, 4.9238°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

552 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 M4.8 150 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 142 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 134 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 129 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 134 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 127 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 94 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 149 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 54 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 139 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 147 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 105 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 122 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 61 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 134 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 92 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 120 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 143 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 100 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Chanos-Curson has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Chanos-Curson

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique des collines Maurice Alloncle
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Radio Stations near Chanos-Curson

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chanos-Curson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aérorétro
Ardéche Miniatures
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Château - Musée de Tournon
Espace Muséographique
Les Clévos, cité des savoirs
Maison de la Céramique
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles
Musée de Crussol
Musée de l'Alambic
Musée de la Pogne
Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile
Musée des Papeteries Canson et Montgolfier
Musée du Bois
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans
Musée Pierre Vigne
SculpturArt
Village Provençal

Libraries in Chanos-Curson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Bibliothèque de Montmeyran0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque du DSDA0.0
Bibliothèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Étables0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Beauchastel0.0
CASI Cheminots Région de Lyon0.0
Centre René Cassin0.0
Chatulivre0.0
La Bib D40.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chabeuil0.0
Médiathèque de Chateauneuf sur Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Médiathèque de Mours Saint Eusèbe0.0
Médiathèque de Portes lès Valence0.0
Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque départementale Drôme des Collines0.0
Médiathèque Domaine Revol0.0
Médiathèque du Plan0.0
Médiathèque du Tambour0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg0.0
Médiathèque Jacques et Aimé Bertrand0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
médiathèque Le Patio0.0
Médiathèque Monnaie0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Chanos-Curson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Etoile Café
Halle Saint-Jean
La Halle
Marché aux Fruits
Marché de Chabeuil
Place de l'Europe
Place des Clercs
Place du Marché
Place du Marché

Breweries in Chanos-Curson

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3:6:9 Bière Craft
Auberge de Longue Vie
Brasserie de la Pleine Lune
Brasserie du Loup Blanc
Brasserie Hildegarde
Brasserie Longue Vie
Free Mousse
O' Saint-Paul

Stadiums & Teams in Chanos-Curson

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Ski Resorts Near Chanos-Curson

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chanos-Curson

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chanos-Curson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chanos-Curson

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chanos-Curson

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Chanos-Curson

What is the population of Chanos-Curson?

Chanos-Curson has a population of 1,018 residents and is located in France. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

Is Chanos-Curson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,896, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,200 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $641 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 Chanos-Curson?

Chanos-Curson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chanos-Curson?

The job market in Chanos-Curson faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chanos-Curson?

The median home value in Chanos-Curson is $128,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $641.

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