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Dortan, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Dortan is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,398. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dortan
Dortan is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. Besides the village of Dortan itself, the commune includes the hamlets of Uffel, Vouais, Bonaz, Emondeau, Sénissiat and Maissiat.
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| Population | 2,398 |
| Population Density | 343 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3197°, 5.6603° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.2 inches (1,733 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.1 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,877 |
About Dortan
Dortan is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,398. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Dortan vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,877 |
| 66% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 144 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,400 |
| 67% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $472 |
| 59% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 959 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3197°N, 5.6603°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 89 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
Dortan has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (3.2").
Schools in Dortan
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Les Cascades | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle de Dortan | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dortan
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Meuh | electronic, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS Couleur 3 (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vostok (CH) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Planet Ambi HD (CH) | ambient, drone | MP3 320 kbps | |
| H2O | annecy, haute-savoie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Basspistol Radio (CH) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Geneva Latina Radio (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Lac (CH) | genève, lac | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rockenfolie | rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Rock | alternative rock, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Légende du Rock | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zones 93,8 FM | african, blues | MP3 192 kbps | |
| One FM (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scoop Bourg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KTFM / Global Sport (CH) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| World Radio Switzerland (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SunAlpes Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FMR | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| La radio Plus | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Dortan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Atelier des Savoir-Faire | ||||
| Le Monde des Automates | ||||
| Moulin de Pont des Vents | ||||
| Musée archéologique d'Izernore | ||||
| Musée de l'Abbaye | ||||
| Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon | ||||
| Musée de la mode | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain | ||||
| Musée de la Tournerie - Artisanat sur Corne | ||||
| Musée du Jouet | ||||
| Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie | ||||
| Musée Métiers d'Autrefois du Haut Jura | ||||
| Pipe and diamond Museum | ||||
| Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur |
Libraries in Dortan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Collonges | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Doculentation et d'Information | 0.0 | |||||
| La fraternelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Champ du Livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Dubouillon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Josette Pratte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jura-Sud | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Dôme | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dortan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché artisanal de la Grenette | |||||
| Parc Jeantet |
Castles in Dortan
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dortan
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dortan
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dortan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie des Trois Épis | ||||
| Brasserie du Lizon | ||||
| Brasserie L'étincelle | ||||
| L'Origine du Monde | ||||
| L’Origine du Monde |
Stadiums & Teams in Dortan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Dortan
33 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Rousses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Trélasse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Longchaumois Rosset | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint-George | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellefontaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Gentianes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Brassus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dôle-Tuffes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Morbier - Le Glacier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| L'Orient | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| l'Abbaye | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Foncine le Haut | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mouthe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Métabief | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aillon-Margériaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Serra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Hautes Combes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mijoux - La Faucille | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Menthières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Croisette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Semnoz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Plateau du Revard | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Revard | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Col de Plainpalais | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Féclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Dortan
47 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 |
| Dole Tavaux Airport | DLE | Medium Airport |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LYN | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux | - | Small Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arbois Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arthenas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balaiseaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM d'Izenave | - | 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 |
| Boissia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Doucier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frontonas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Tranclière Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Vrine Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Leyrieu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lombard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lyon Corbas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montricher Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontarlier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sagy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Talissieu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tournus Cuisery Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yenne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dortan
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dortan |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dortan
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de Chancia | |
| Chapelle Saint-Gratien | |
| Chapelle Saint-Michel | |
| Église Saint-Georges | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Maurice | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Dortan
What is the population of Dortan?
Dortan has a population of 2,398 residents and is located in France. The population density is 343 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.
Is Dortan expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,877, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,400 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Dortan?
Dortan 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 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Dortan?
The unemployment rate in Dortan is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 144 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Dortan?
The median home value in Dortan is $94,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $472.