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Désaignes, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Désaignes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,139. Elevation: 1,552 ft (473 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,139 Population 61/sq mi density
1,552 ft Elevation 473 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,028 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,028 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $480/mo rent

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About Désaignes

Désaignes

Désaignes is a commune in the Ardèche department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southern France.

People

Population1,139
Density61/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,028
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,000
Rent$480
Housing Units456
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,552 ft (473 m)
Population1,139
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation1,552 ft (473 m)
Coordinates44.9947°, 4.5170°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (875 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$21,028

About Désaignes

Désaignes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,139. The city sits at an elevation of 1,552 feet (473 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Désaignes is $21,028, which is 72% 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 68 business establishments.

Income: Désaignes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,028
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Désaignes is $96,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $480 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 456 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,000
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$480
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units456

Property Tax

Désaignes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,552 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,552 ft (473 m)
Area18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates44.9947°N, 4.5170°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 78 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 87 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 127 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 89 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 119 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 88 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 122 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 88 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 120 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 135 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 111 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 65 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 65 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 90 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 133 km
Aug 28, 1995 11 km SSE of Cusy, France M3.4 144 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 128 km
Feb 3, 1999 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.3 91 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 105 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Désaignes has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Désaignes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée
École primaire publique
École primaire
École primaire de Labatie-d'Andaure
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Radio Stations near Désaignes

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Désaignes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arche des métiers
Ardelaine Musée Vivant de la Laine
Château de Désaignes
Écomusée des Terrasses
L'École des Prophètes
La Maison du Bijou
La Maison du Châtaignier
Le Moulinage de la Neuve
Le Petit Musée Agriculture et Artisanat
Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs
Lieu de Mémoire
Maison Charles Forot
Maison de la Béate
Maison du Velay Express
Moulin de Mandy
Moulin de Pailhiaire
Musée d'Art Populaire Religieux
Musée de Désaignes
Musée du charronnage au car
Musée du Charronnage au Car (site 2)
Musée du Papier, des Arts et de la Technologie
Musée du Vivaris Protestant
Musée Pierre Vigne
Musée Saint-Régis
Musée Vivarois César Filhol
Sapeurs-pompiers Vocance
Village Provençal

Libraries in Désaignes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "l'Arbre à Livres"0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien en Saint-Alban0.0
Bibliothèque de Silhac0.0
Bibliothèque de St Alban d'Ay0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Étables0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Victor0.0
Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève0.0
Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Riotord0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon0.0
Médiathèque du Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0

Farmers Markets in Désaignes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place des Balayes
Place du clot

Hotels in Désaignes

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Sauvages Wil&Vic

Cafes in Désaignes

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Chomel

Castles in Désaignes

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bel-Air
Château de Désaignes
Château du Besset
Château du Vergier

Breweries in Désaignes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge de Longue Vie
Brasserie Longue Vie
Free Mousse
L'Agrivoise

Stadiums & Teams in Désaignes

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Désaignes

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Prabouré 0.0 $0

Airports Near Désaignes

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Désaignes

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nozières
Poste
Saint-Prix

Churches & Religious Organizations in Désaignes

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Pitié
Chapelle Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Prix
Temple
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France

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 Désaignes

What is the population of Désaignes?

Désaignes has a population of 1,139 residents and is located in France. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 18.8 square miles.

Is Désaignes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,028, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $480 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Désaignes?

Désaignes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Désaignes?

The unemployment rate in Désaignes is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 68 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Désaignes?

The median home value in Désaignes is $96,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $480.

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