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Espeluche, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Espeluche is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 807. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
807 Population 185/sq mi density
538 ft Elevation 164 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,648 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$27,648 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$129,000 home value, $645/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population807
Density185/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,648
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$129,000
Rent$645
Housing Units323
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Population807
Population Density185 / sq mi
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Coordinates44.5169°, 4.8215°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (956 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$27,648

About Espeluche

Espeluche is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 807. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Espeluche is $27,648, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (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 48 business establishments.

Income: Espeluche vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,648
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Espeluche is $129,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 323 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,000
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units323

Property Tax

Climate in Espeluche

Espeluche has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.8° 68.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 42.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15.1° 49.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.3° 74.2
May 17°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.5° 77.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.9° 56.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.8° 55.1
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.6° 56.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 115.9
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 133.0
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 128.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.4° / 9.1° 61.6
Espeluche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates44.5169°N, 4.8215°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

605 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 M4.8 150 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 134 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 149 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 41 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 146 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 88 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 148 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 146 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 148 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 148 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 148 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 118 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 147 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 126 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 114 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 133 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 117 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 150 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 132 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Espeluche has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Espeluche

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Gabriel Giffon
École publique Espeluche
École publique de Montjoyer
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Radio Stations near Espeluche

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio 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

Museums in Espeluche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'art de Crest
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Château de Grignan
Colophon Librairie & Musée
Exposition
Histoire du Bienheureux Charles de Foucauld
La Gare des Ramières
La Maison des Voisins
Le village provençal miniature
Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs
Maison de la Céramique du Pays de Dieulefit
Maison de la Truffe et du Tricastin
Mémoire Agricole du Pays de Grignan
Muséal-Site Antique-Alba
Musée archéologique du Pègue
Musée Associatif de Montélimar (archéologie, géologie, préhistoire, médiéval et numismatique)
Musée Clément Faugier
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montélimar
Musée d’archéologie tricastine
Musée de l'Insolite
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la Miniature
Musée de la Nationale 7
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation en Ardèche
Musée de la Soie
Musée de la truffe et du vin
Musée de la Ville
Musée des Amis du Vieux Donzère
Musée des Anges-Léna-Vandrey
Musée des Sports
Musée du Cartonnage et de l'Imprimerie
Musée du Nougat – Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
Musée René Margotton
Musée Yvon Guéret
Museée du Protestantisme Dauphinois
Palais des bonbons et du nougat
Sanctuaire St Joseph

Libraries in Espeluche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque D'Alissas0.0
Bibliothèque de la Vence0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien en Saint-Alban0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Bourg-Saint-Andéol0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Montanaise0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Multimedia du Teil0.0
Farandole de Livres0.0
IFSI-IFAS du GHPP de Montélimar0.0
La Passerelle0.0
Les Chemins de Traverse0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Dieulefit0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Maurice Pic0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Vallée de la Drôme0.0

Farmers Markets in Espeluche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Cruas
Marché des Producteurs et des Artisans (mai-octobre)
Marché des producteurs locaux
Place des écoles

Castles in Espeluche

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Rochefort-en-Valdaine

Breweries in Espeluche

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale La Fabrique
Brasserie Bergoïata
Brasserie la Croix d'or
La vieille mule

Stadiums & Teams in Espeluche

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Espeluche

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Espeluche

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Espeluche

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Espeluche

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Blaise
Chapelle Sainte-Agathe
Église Notre-Dame de Montceau
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Paulin

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 Espeluche

What is the population of Espeluche?

Espeluche has a population of 807 residents and is located in France. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Espeluche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,648, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Espeluche?

Espeluche has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Espeluche?

The job market in Espeluche faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Espeluche?

The median home value in Espeluche is $129,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $645.

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