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Fourneaux, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Fourneaux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 555. Elevation: 1,640 ft (500 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 555 |
| Population Density | 112 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.9389°, 4.2712° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (888 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,782 |
About Fourneaux
Fourneaux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 555. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet (500 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Fourneaux vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $23,782 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $88,800 |
| 68% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $444 |
| 62% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 222 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above France avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9389°N, 4.2712°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Fourneaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Fourneaux
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame de la Voisinée | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fourneaux
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allzic Radio Brazil | bossa nova, bossanova | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Activ radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Dio | 89.5 fm, alternative | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Top 20 | charts, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Calade | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM party | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM PARTY 90 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| radio cactus | talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Fourneaux
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Charlieu | ||||
| Boucle Ferroviaire | ||||
| Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé | ||||
| Couvent des Cordeliers | ||||
| Écomusée | ||||
| Écomusée du Haut-Beaujolais | ||||
| Le Grand Couvert | ||||
| Musée Barthélemy Thimonnier de la Machine à coudre et du Cycle | ||||
| Musée d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée de l'école de Belleroche | ||||
| Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier | ||||
| Musée de la vallée de la Truche | ||||
| Musée du tissage et de la soierie | ||||
| Musée Jean-Claude Colin | ||||
| Musée Joseph Dechelette | ||||
| Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis | ||||
| Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez | ||||
| Retro Machines |
Libraries in Fourneaux
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Arcinges | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Écoche | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bussy-Albieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chamelet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Marcilly-le-Chatel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Montverdun | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne Le Molard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Vougy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Marque-Page | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Champollion | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Balbigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Belmont-de-la-Loire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Briennon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Roanne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Villers | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque George Sand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean-Besson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Grange Aventure | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Lecture du Mayollet | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fourneaux
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux veaux | |||||
| Halle des Marchés | |||||
| Les Halles Diderot | |||||
| Parking - Marché de Perreux |
Castles in Fourneaux
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fourneaux
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes | ||||
| La limaille | ||||
| La Part des Autres | ||||
| La Part des Autres | ||||
| Les Brasseurs du Sornin | ||||
| Les Deux Branches | ||||
| Ninkasi | ||||
| Sarl Hugo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Fourneaux
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Fourneaux
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabouré | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Loge des Gardes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Fourneaux
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Bron Airport | LYN | Medium Airport |
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Yan Airport | SYT | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | — | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Assieu Paramotor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Chaneins | — | Small Airport |
| Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brancion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Champ 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 |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Corbas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mionnay Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paray-le-Monial Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Peronne - Moulin Chevraut 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 |
| Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tournus Cuisery Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vienne Reventin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Villefranche-Tarare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fourneaux
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence Communale | |
| Agence Communale | |
| Relais Poste |
Treatment Centers in Fourneaux
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Les Bruyères | Inicea | ||
| kinésithérapeute |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fourneaux
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Barthélemy | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Michel |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Fourneaux
What is the population of Fourneaux?
Fourneaux has a population of 555 residents and is located in France. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.
Is Fourneaux expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,782, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $444 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Fourneaux?
Fourneaux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Fourneaux?
Fourneaux has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Fourneaux?
The median home value in Fourneaux is $88,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $444.