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Chazey-sur-Ain, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chazey-sur-Ain is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,305. Elevation: 781 ft (238 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,305 Population 154/sq mi density
781 ft Elevation 238 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,922 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,922 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $615/mo rent

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People

Population1,305
Density154/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,922
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$123,000
Rent$615
Housing Units522
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Population1,305
Population Density154 / sq mi
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Coordinates45.8930°, 5.2535°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,670 mm)
Annual Snowfall40.0 inches (102 cm)
Median Household Income$28,922

About Chazey-sur-Ain

Chazey-sur-Ain is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,305. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet (238 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chazey-sur-Ain is $28,922, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (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 78 business establishments.

Income: Chazey-sur-Ain vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,922
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chazey-sur-Ain is $123,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $615 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 522 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,000
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$615
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units522

Property Tax

Climate in Chazey-sur-Ain

Chazey-sur-Ain 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
Chazey-sur-Ain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates45.8930°N, 5.2535°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above France avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 86 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 82 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 58 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 117 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 59 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 109 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 95 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 15 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 104 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 120 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 127 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 148 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 45 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 141 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 145 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 130 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 144 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 40 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 53 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 16 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 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Chazey-sur-Ain has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Chazey-sur-Ain

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Chazey-sur-Ain

44 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
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues AAC+ 64 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel MP3 320 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge AAC+ 64 kbps
PROJET XY MP3
Tonic radio MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chazey-sur-Ain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de Montluel
Château des Allymes
Conservatoire de la Fondation Berliet
Maison de la Photographie
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Maison Ravier
Minéralogica
Missions 2070
Musée d'art et d'histoire locale de Montluel
Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon
Musée de la Lauze
Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey
Musée des traditions bugistes
Musée du Cheminot
Musée du Vieux Pérouges
Musée Louis Jourdan
Musee Tour De Guet
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
Patrimoine, culture et traditions
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie

Libraries in Chazey-sur-Ain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Beligneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Chavanoz0.0
Bibliothèque de Jameyzieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaux-en-Bugey0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Bazin0.0
Bibliothèque municipal de La Boisse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Crémieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale La ronde des livres0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Claudel0.0
Le Jardins des Lecteurs0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chalamont0.0
Médiathèque et Ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque La Grenette0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Satolas-et-Bonce0.0

Farmers Markets in Chazey-sur-Ain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché
Marché de producteurs locaux

Hotels in Chazey-sur-Ain

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel La Mère Jacquet

Castles in Chazey-sur-Ain

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chazey-sur-Ain

Breweries in Chazey-sur-Ain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie "Le Berliet"
Brasserie des Ursulines
Brasserie Malt Emoi

Stadiums & Teams in Chazey-sur-Ain

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Ski Resorts Near Chazey-sur-Ain

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chazey-sur-Ain

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chazey-sur-Ain

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CEPEBRA
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

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 Chazey-sur-Ain

What is the population of Chazey-sur-Ain?

Chazey-sur-Ain has a population of 1,305 residents and is located in France. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.

Is Chazey-sur-Ain expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,922, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $615 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chazey-sur-Ain?

Chazey-sur-Ain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches, with 40.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chazey-sur-Ain?

The unemployment rate in Chazey-sur-Ain is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chazey-sur-Ain?

The median home value in Chazey-sur-Ain is $123,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $615.

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