Chimilin, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chimilin is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,287. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,287 Population 340/sq mi density

860 ft Elevation 262 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

45.4 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$25,380 Median Income

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$25,380 median income, 10.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$121,800 home value, $609/mo rent

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About Chimilin

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

People

Population1,287

Density340/mi²

Economy

Median Income$25,380

Unemployment10.9%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+

Home Value$121,800

Rent$609

Housing Units515

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

Rain45.4 in/yr

Sunny Days269/yr

Elevation860 ft (262 m)

Population	1,287
Population Density	340 / sq mi
Elevation	860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates	45.5749°, 5.5957°
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	$25,380

About Chimilin

Chimilin is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,287. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 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 Chimilin is $25,380, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (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 77 business establishments.

Income: Chimilin vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$25,380
	66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	10.9%
	203% above France avg
Poverty Rate	0.1%
	99% below France avg
Establishments (County)	77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chimilin is $121,800, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $609 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 515 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$121,800
	57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$609
	48% below France avg
Rent Burden	25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	515

Property Tax

Chimilin 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 860 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	860 ft (262 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	340/sq mi
Coordinates	45.5749°N, 5.5957°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"

19% above France avg

Snowfall 7.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

829 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	139 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	117 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	57 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	56 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	149 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	76 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	57 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	132 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	148 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	71 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	145 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	145 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	142 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	56 km
May 14, 2004	0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy	M4.2	145 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	148 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	121 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	41 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	149 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	126 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	-	-	129 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in
February	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.2 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
May	58°F (15°C)	4.0 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.8 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Driest
September	61°F (16°C)	4.5 in
October	53°F (12°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
November	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.2 in	Coldest

Chimilin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Chimilin

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École maternelle	-	-	-	-
École primaire Alphonse Belmont	-	-	-	-
Groupe scolaire	-	-	-	-
École primaire privée Notre-Dame du Rosaire	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Chimilin

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8	-	MP3
Alpes 1 Grenoble	-	MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble	dance, dance music	MP3 128 kbps
Radio RKS	local, local radio	AAC 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble	-	MP3
Radio New's FM	-	MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio	classical, classical piano	MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère	local, local radio	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble	-	MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB)	-	AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse	-	MP3
Radio Grésivaudan	local news, local radio	MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Chimilin

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Caves de Chartreuse
La Grange Dimière
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison de l'Artisanat
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Maison Ravier
Musée
Musée archéologique du lac de Paladru
Musée de la Grande Chartreuse
Musée de la Machine à Bois
Musée des Outils de la Pierre
Musée des Tisserands
Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Mainssieux
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Museo Galletti
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh

Libraries in Chimilin

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque de La Buisse		0.0
Bibliothèque de Paladru		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne de Crossey		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu		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
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude		0.0
Cure		0.0
En voyage les livres		0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu		0.0
Francine Carles		0.0
La Dôme		0.0
La Fée Verte		0.0
La Sirène		0.0
Le Kioske		0.0
Les Mots Passant		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Mediathèque		0.0
Médiathèque de Belley		0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain		0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour		0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour		0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque		0.0
Médiathèque George Sand		0.0
Médiathèque La Traversée		0.0
Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné		0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Philippe Vial		0.0
Pages & Partage		0.0
Salle des Arts		0.0

Farmers Markets in Chimilin

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Ferme de la Cassole
Marché
Marché
Marché de Charavines
Marché de Voiron
marché du lundi
Marché hebdomadaire de Belley

Breweries in Chimilin

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie de Chanaz
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie Thetys
L'écume du Guier
L’Antre 2 Bières
La Dauphine
La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale
La Maiz'

Stadiums & Teams in Chimilin

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Chimilin

49 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Aillon-Margériaz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les 7 Laux	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Porte	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Egaux - St Hugues	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine du Barioz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Stade des Neiges du Barioz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Marcieu	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Collet d'Allevard	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Granier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Entremonts	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Aillon-le-Jeune	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sappey-en-Chartreuse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Féclaz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Plainpalais	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Revard	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Plateau du Revard	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Sambuy Seythenex	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Semnoz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Terre Ronde	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Croisette	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Menthières	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Signaraux	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de l'Arzelier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
L'Alpe du Grand Serre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Deux Alpes	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col d'Ornon	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Porte d'Herbouilly	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Grave	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Villard de Lans - Corrençon	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Chazelet	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Colline des Bains	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Gresse en Vercors	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Montagnes de Lans	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chamrousse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Méaudre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Coulmes	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Sybelles	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine de Beldina	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Corbier	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Chimilin

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Geneva International Airport	GVA	Large Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	LYS	Large Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)	-	Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airport	NCY	Medium Airport
Annemasse Airfield	-	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
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield	-	Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave	-	Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins	-	Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat	-	Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont	-	Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield	-	Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport	-	Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport	-	Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield	-	Small Airport
Corlier Altiport	-	Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface	-	Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface	-	Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield	-	Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface	-	Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface	-	Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface	-	Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield	-	Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport	AHZ	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
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM	-	Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montaud Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Chimilin

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chimilin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Saint-Laurent

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 Chimilin

What is the population of Chimilin?

Chimilin has a population of 1,287 residents and is located in France. The population density is 340 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

Is Chimilin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,380, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,800 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $609 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chimilin?

Chimilin 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 Chimilin?

The job market in Chimilin faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chimilin?

The median home value in Chimilin is $121,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $609.

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