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Crêches-sur-Saône, France

Bourgogne · France

Crêches-sur-Saône is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 2,793. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,793 Population 582/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,348 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$25,348 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $569/mo rent

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About Crêches-sur-Saône

Crêches-sur-Saône

Crêches-sur-Saône is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

People

Population2,793
Density582/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,348
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$113,800
Rent$569
Housing Units1,117
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population2,793
Population Density582 / sq mi
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates46.2448°, 4.7868°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,082 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$25,348

About Crêches-sur-Saône

Crêches-sur-Saône is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 2,793. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Crêches-sur-Saône is $25,348, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 168 business establishments.

Income: Crêches-sur-Saône vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,348
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)168

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Crêches-sur-Saône is $113,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $569 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,117 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$569
51% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,117

Property Tax

Crêches-sur-Saône enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density582/sq mi
Coordinates46.2448°N, 4.7868°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 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 M4.5 123 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 130 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 95 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 98 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 145 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 148 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 61 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 96 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 145 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 137 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 92 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 116 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 116 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 104 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 67 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 127 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 96 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 102 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Crêches-sur-Saône has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Crêches-sur-Saône

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Jules Pinsard — — — —
École primaire Jules Pinsard — — — —
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Radio Stations near Crêches-sur-Saône

38 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
8Beats — MP3
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Activ radio — MP3 320 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 — MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 — MP3 128 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg — MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône — MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) — MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge — AAC+ 64 kbps
Tonic radio — MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock — MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Crêches-sur-Saône

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Cluny
Apothicairerie de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Cathédrale Vieux-Saint-Vincent
Cité des climats et des vins de Bourgogne
Domaine des Saveurs - Les Planons
Hameau Dubœuf - Le centre de vinification
La Gare du vin
La Maison du Terroir Beaujolais
Le Prieuré
Musée Chintreuil
Musée Claude Bernard
Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
Musée des Traditions Populaires Marius Audin
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du train miniature
Musée Gabriel Chevallier
Musée Guillon du Compagnonnage
Palais de l’abbé Jean de Bourbon
Wine museum

Libraries in Crêches-sur-Saône

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Claude Vermorel0.0
bibliothèque d'Azé0.0
Bibliothèque de Juliénas0.0
Bibliothèque de savigneux0.0
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 municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire INSPÉ0.0
Le Singuliers0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Pivot0.0
Médiathèque François Édouard0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Cluny0.0

Farmers Markets in Crêches-sur-Saône

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
intermarché
Le marché des Gautriats
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de l'Esplanade
Marché de la Place Gardon
Marché hebdomadaire
Place du Champ de Foire

Hotels in Crêches-sur-Saône

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campanile
Comfort Hôtel Mâcon-Sud
Hostellerie - Château de la Barge
Ibis Budget Mâcon Crêches
Ibis Mâcon Sud
Première Classe Mâcon-Sud

Cafes in Crêches-sur-Saône

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Columbus Café & Co

Castles in Crêches-sur-Saône

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Estours
Château de Thoiriat

Veterinaries in Crêches-sur-Saône

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Saint-Vincent

Gas Stations in Crêches-sur-Saône

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Crêches
Esso

Shopping Malls in Crêches-sur-Saône

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial Les Bouchardes

Gyms in Crêches-sur-Saône

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Gym & Coach

Breweries in Crêches-sur-Saône

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellagio
L'Affoleuse
Zouaffe - La Brasserie de Cluny

Stadiums & Teams in Crêches-sur-Saône

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Crêches-sur-Saône

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)—Medium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield—Small Airport
Autun-Bellevue Airfield—Small Airport
Balaiseaux 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
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield—Small Airport
Brancion Airfield—Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield—Small Airport
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield—Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lombard Airfield—Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield—Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Sagy Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield—Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Crêches-sur-Saône

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Crêches sur Saône

Treatment Centers in Crêches-sur-Saône

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique de Gleizé

Churches & Religious Organizations in Crêches-sur-Saône

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur

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 Crêches-sur-Saône

What is the population of Crêches-sur-Saône?

Crêches-sur-Saône has a population of 2,793 residents and is located in France. The population density is 582 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Crêches-sur-Saône expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,348, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $569 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Crêches-sur-Saône?

Crêches-sur-Saône enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Crêches-sur-Saône?

The job market in Crêches-sur-Saône faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 168 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Crêches-sur-Saône?

The median home value in Crêches-sur-Saône is $113,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $569.

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