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Die, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Die is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,924. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,924 Population 223/sq mi density
1,378 ft Elevation 420 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
58.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,561 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,561 median income, 14.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$127,000 home value, $635/mo rent

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About Die

Die

Die is a commune, a former episcopal see, and a subprefecture of the Drôme department in southeastern France. The region around Die is known as the Diois [fr].

People

Population4,924
Density223/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,561
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$127,000
Rent$635
Housing Units1,970
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain58.3 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Population4,924
Population Density223 / sq mi
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Coordinates44.7536°, 5.3703°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation58.3 inches (1,480 mm)
Annual Snowfall77.8 inches (198 cm)
Median Household Income$22,561

About Die

Die is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,924. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Die is $22,561, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 295 business establishments.

Income: Die vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,561
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)295

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Die is $127,000, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $635 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,970 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,000
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$635
45% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,970

Property Tax

Die has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below France avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates44.7536°N, 5.3703°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above France avg
Snowfall 77.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,171 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 M4.8 107 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 102 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 106 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 110 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 129 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 148 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 147 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 92 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 113 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 41 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 105 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 147 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 131 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 109 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 148 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 108 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 144 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 116 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 100 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 40°F (5°C) 4.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Die has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Die

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Aix en Diois - - - -
École Notre-Dame - - - -
École primaire St Julien en Quint - - - -
Terre d'Enfance - - - -
École Buissonnière - - - -
École primaire de Sainte Croix - - - -
Cité Scolaire du Diois - - - -
École primaire publique mixte Chabestan - - - -
École maternelle Chabestan - - - -
École élémentaire d'Aurel - - - -
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Radio Stations near Die

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
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
Radio Saint Ferréol - MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Die

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Exposition minéraux et fossiles - Fondation Robert Ardouvin
Maison de la Résistance Mathias Mathieu
Maison du Site de la Forêt de Saoû
Mémorial de la Résistance
Musée Archéologique de Die du Diois
Musée de la Clairette
Musée de la Préhistoire de Vassieux-en-Vercors
Musée départemental de la Résistance du Vercors
Salle du souvenir

Libraries in Die

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La Caverne du Livre0.0
Médiathèque Diois-Vercors0.0
Médiathèque du pays de Bourdeaux0.0
Médiathèque du Vercors0.0

Farmers Markets in Die

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Quai
Marché
Marché de Gresse en Vercors
Marché de Saillans

Hotels in Die

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de l'eau vive
Hôtel des Alpes
Le Touron

Cafes in Die

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar de l'Étape
Bar du Marché
Baraquilles
Café de Paris
Café-Théâtre Andarta
Fournil de Sylvain
Le Rustic
Les Runes
Sur le Pouce

Cinemas in Die

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Pestel

Theatres in Die

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Aires - Théâtre de Die et du Diois

Castles in Die

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château Saint-Laurent
Ruines du château de Pontaix

Clinics in Die

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maison de santé pluridisciplinaire de Die

Dentists in Die

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Clément DENIS

Train Stations in Die

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Die

Gas Stations in Die

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Combet
Intermarché

Banks in Die

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Breweries in Die

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Slalom
La Bascule
La Brasserie du Mont Aiguille

Ski Resorts Near Die

33 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Coulmes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colline des Bains 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Signaraux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dévoluy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Céüse 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Die

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Aubenasson-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Altiport de La Motte Chalancon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Banon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Faucon-Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin-Small Airport
Altisurface du Grand Terrus-Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield-Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield-Small Airport
Château de Montmeilleur Airfield-Small Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield-Small Airport
Clamensane Altisurface-Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield-Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield-Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield-Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield-Small Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Grand Champ Airfield-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Mens Airstrip-Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield-Small Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield-Small Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface-Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield-Small Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield-Small Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Die

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Die

Churches & Religious Organizations in Die

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Notre-Dame
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception
Église Notre-Dame-de-Consolation
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Protestante Unie de Die
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Anne
Église Sainte-Catherine
Église Sainte-Croix
Salle Arc en Ciel
Temple
Temple
Temple

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 Die

What is the population of Die?

Die has a population of 4,924 residents and is located in France. The population density is 223 people per square mile, spread across 22.1 square miles.

Is Die expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,561, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $635 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Die?

Die has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches, with 77.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Die?

The job market in Die faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 295 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Die?

The median home value in Die is $127,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $635.

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