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Chavannes-sur-Suran, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chavannes-sur-Suran is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 529. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
529 Population 84/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
68.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,121 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,121 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, $463/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population529
Density84/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,121
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,600
Rent$463
Housing Units212
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain68.2 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population529
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates46.2635°, 5.4280°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation68.2 inches (1,733 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$25,121

About Chavannes-sur-Suran

Chavannes-sur-Suran is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 529. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chavannes-sur-Suran is $25,121, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Chavannes-sur-Suran vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,121
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chavannes-sur-Suran is $92,600, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $463 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 212 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,600
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$463
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units212

Property Tax

Chavannes-sur-Suran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates46.2635°N, 5.4280°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above France avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

529 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 146 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 90 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 51 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 77 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 54 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 80 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 129 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 125 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 133 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 144 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 141 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 142 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 104 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 124 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 37 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 96 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 139 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 149 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 85 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 144 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 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Chavannes-sur-Suran has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Chavannes-sur-Suran

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Chavannes-sur-Suran

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chavannes-sur-Suran

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'hôtel-Dieu
Coligny Car Muséum
Maison de Pays en Bresse
Moulin de Pont des Vents
Musée archéologique d'Izernore
Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain
Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie
Musée du Revermont
Musée municipal de Bourg-en-Bresse
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie
Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur

Libraries in Chavannes-sur-Suran

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain0.0
Bibliothèque Envie de lire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque0.0
L'Île Ô Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque de la Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse0.0
Médiathèque Dubouillon0.0
Médiathèque Élisabeth et Roger Vailland0.0
Médiathèque Firmin Gémier0.0
Médiathèque Josette Pratte0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Chavannes-sur-Suran

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atmosphère
Halle
Marché Couvert
Marché de Balanod
Parc Jeantet
Petite Halle

Breweries in Chavannes-sur-Suran

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie L'étincelle
Brasserie la Perle Noire

Stadiums & Teams in Chavannes-sur-Suran

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Chavannes-sur-Suran

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chavannes-sur-Suran

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
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chavannes-sur-Suran

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chavannes-sur-Suran

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chavannes-sur-Suran

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Catherine

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 Chavannes-sur-Suran

What is the population of Chavannes-sur-Suran?

Chavannes-sur-Suran has a population of 529 residents and is located in France. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

Is Chavannes-sur-Suran expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,121, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $463 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chavannes-sur-Suran?

Chavannes-sur-Suran 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 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chavannes-sur-Suran?

The unemployment rate in Chavannes-sur-Suran is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chavannes-sur-Suran?

The median home value in Chavannes-sur-Suran is $92,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $463.

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