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Essertines-en-Châtelneuf, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Essertines-en-Châtelneuf is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 608. Elevation: 2,303 ft (702 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
608 Population 64/sq mi density
2,303 ft Elevation 702 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,292 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$27,292 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $451/mo rent

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People

Population608
Density64/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,292
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,200
Rent$451
Housing Units243
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation2,303 ft (702 m)
Population608
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation2,303 ft (702 m)
Coordinates45.6190°, 3.9973°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (865 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.7 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$27,292

About Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

Essertines-en-Châtelneuf is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 608. The city sits at an elevation of 2,303 feet (702 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf is $27,292, which is 64% 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 36 business establishments.

Income: Essertines-en-Châtelneuf vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,292
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf is $90,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $451 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 243 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 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,200
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$451
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units243

Property Tax

Essertines-en-Châtelneuf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,303 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below France avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,303 ft (702 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates45.6190°N, 3.9973°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

314 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 140 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 128 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 117 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 110 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 131 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 117 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 115 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 101 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 110 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 98 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 96 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 100 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 88 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 101 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 78 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 117 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 23 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 76 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 66 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 82 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Essertines-en-Châtelneuf has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire — — — —
École primaire Malleray — — — —
École élémentaire — — — —
École élémentaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
RFM LE HIT — MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
Activ radio — MP3 320 kbps
Radio Ondaine — MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Multicolore Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party — MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 — AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de l'Art roman en Forez
Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé
Écomusée des Monts du Forez
L'Orée - De fils en liens
La Diana
Moulin à papier de Richard-de-Bas
Moulin des Massons
Musée d'Allard
Musée d'archéologie
Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle
Musée de l'École 1900
Musée de la Fourme et des Traditions
Musée des Civilisations - Daniel Pouget
Musée des Vignerons du Forez
Musée municipal
Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez
Prieuré de Saint-Rambert

Libraries in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aux grimoires du temps0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque d'Essertines en Châtelneuf0.0
Bibliothèque d'Unias0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest0.0
Bibliothèque de Bussy-Albieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain d'Uzore0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain le Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalmazel0.0
Bibliothèque de Champdieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Châtelneuf0.0
Bibliothèque de Chenereilles0.0
Bibliothèque de Gumières0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand0.0
Bibliothèque de La-Valla-Sur-Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque de Leigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Lézigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Magneux-Haute-Rive0.0
Bibliothèque de Marcilly-le-Chatel0.0
Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret0.0
Bibliothèque de Marols0.0
Bibliothèque de Montverdun0.0
Bibliothèque de Palogneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Pralong0.0
Bibliothèque de Précieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sail Sous Couzan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne Le Molard0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Georges en Couzan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Just en Bas0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Sixte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Cyprien0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Didier-Sur-Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien-La-Vêtre0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thurin0.0
Bibliothèque de Sauvain0.0
Bibliothèque de Soleymieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Trelins0.0
Bibliothèque de Verrières-en-Forez0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Les Passerelles0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Chapelon0.0
Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Balbigny0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Savigneux0.0
Médiathèque des Vals d’Aix et Isable0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Noirétable0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez Montbrison0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du Marché
Marché de Beauregard
Marché de Chemintrand
Marché de Moingt

Cafes in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Coin des Ecureuils

Breweries in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BIM
Brasserie de la Loire
Brasserie La Canaille
Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes

Stadiums & Teams in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Prabouré 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chalmazel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield—Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield—Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield—Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield—Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield—Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Étienne
Église Boilbieux
Église de l'Invention-des-Reliques-de-Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur
Église Saint-Martin

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 Essertines-en-Châtelneuf

What is the population of Essertines-en-Châtelneuf?

Essertines-en-Châtelneuf has a population of 608 residents and is located in France. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

Is Essertines-en-Châtelneuf expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,292, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $451 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf?

Essertines-en-Châtelneuf has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf?

The job market in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf?

The median home value in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf is $90,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $451.

Nearby Cities

Champdieu 1,513 pop · 3.0 mi Montbrison 16,164 pop · 3.4 mi Savigneux 2,623 pop · 4.2 mi Lézigneux 1,174 pop · 4.9 mi Marcilly-le-Châtel 1,256 pop · 5.6 mi Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville 1,159 pop · 6.5 mi Saint-Romain-le-Puy 2,854 pop · 7.4 mi Précieux 1,013 pop · 7.8 mi Sail-sous-Couzan 1,009 pop · 8.1 mi Boën-sur-Lignon 3,163 pop · 9.1 mi Sury-le-Comtal 5,046 pop · 10.7 mi Montrond-les-Bains 4,136 pop · 11.7 mi Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez 3,440 pop · 12.0 mi Job 1,058 pop · 12.2 mi
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