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Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,262. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,262 Population 215/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,181 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,181 median income, 10.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$130,400 home value, $652/mo rent

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About Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.

People

Population2,262
Density215/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,181
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$130,400
Rent$652
Housing Units905
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population2,262
Population Density215 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates44.4891°, 4.7171°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (912 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$24,181

About Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,262. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône is $24,181, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 136 business establishments.

Income: Châteauneuf-du-Rhône vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,181
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)136

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône is $130,400, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $652 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 905 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,400
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$652
44% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units905

Property Tax

Climate in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.8° 68.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 42.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15.1° 49.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.3° 74.2
May 17°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.5° 77.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.9° 56.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.8° 55.1
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.6° 56.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 115.9
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 133.0
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 128.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.4° / 9.1° 61.6
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 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 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates44.4891°N, 4.7171°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

540 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 142 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 33 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 96 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 125 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 120 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 133 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 142 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 124 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 141 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 133 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 143 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 112 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 107 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 127 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 149 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 116 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 150 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 137 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 144 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École publique Châteauneuf-du-Rhône
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Radio Stations near Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Château de Grignan
Collection Minéraux et Fossiles Cutona-Prado
Colophon Librairie & Musée
Exposition
Histoire du Bienheureux Charles de Foucauld
La Maison des Voisins
Le village provençal miniature
Maison de la Truffe et du Tricastin
Mémoire Agricole du Pays de Grignan
Muséal-Site Antique-Alba
Musée Associatif de Montélimar (archéologie, géologie, préhistoire, médiéval et numismatique)
Musée Clément Faugier
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montélimar
Musée d'art sacré du Gard
Musée d’archéologie tricastine
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de la Miniature
Musée de la Nationale 7
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation en Ardèche
Musée de la truffe et du vin
Musée de la Ville
Musée des Amis du Vieux Donzère
Musée des Anges-Léna-Vandrey
Musée des arts et des traditions populaires du Pays de Berg
Musée des Sports
Musée du Monde Souterrain
Musée du Nougat – Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
Musée Olivier de Serres
Musée René Margotton
Musée Yvon Guéret
Palais des bonbons et du nougat

Libraries in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque D'Alissas0.0
Bibliothèque de la Vence0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Bourg-Saint-Andéol0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Montanaise0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de ressouces Olivier de Serres0.0
Centre Multimedia du Teil0.0
Farandole de Livres0.0
Francois Mitterand0.0
IFSI-IFAS du GHPP de Montélimar0.0
L'arbre à lire0.0
La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Élise et Maurice Boulle - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Maurice Pic0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Paul Colin0.0

Farmers Markets in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Cruas
Marché des Producteurs et des Artisans (mai-octobre)
Place des écoles
Place du boulodrome
Place du Film Documentaire

Gas Stations in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

U Express

Breweries in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale La Fabrique
Brasserie Bergoïata
Brasserie la Croix d'or
Lou Cabistou

Stadiums & Teams in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

Churches & Religious Organizations in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

What is the population of Châteauneuf-du-Rhône?

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône has a population of 2,262 residents and is located in France. The population density is 215 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

Is Châteauneuf-du-Rhône expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,181, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,400 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $652 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône?

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône 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 76°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône?

The job market in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 136 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône?

The median home value in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône is $130,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $652.

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