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Francheleins, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Francheleins is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,090. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,090 Population 271/sq mi density
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,231 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,231 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $623/mo rent

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About Francheleins

Francheleins

Francheleins is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

People

Population1,090
Density271/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,231
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$124,600
Rent$623
Housing Units436
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Population1,090
Population Density271 / sq mi
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates46.0744°, 4.8092°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,082 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$28,231

About Francheleins

Francheleins is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,090. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Francheleins is $28,231, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (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 65 business establishments.

Income: Francheleins vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,231
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Francheleins is $124,600, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $623 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 436 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,600
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$623
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units436

Property Tax

Francheleins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates46.0744°N, 4.8092°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 121 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 119 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 90 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 93 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 132 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 149 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 127 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 51 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 141 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 146 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 79 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 149 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 107 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 80 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 55 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 87 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 107 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 80 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 134 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Francheleins has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Francheleins

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Francheleins

48 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Radio jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE — AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioCanut — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
8Beats — MP3
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 — MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
Activ radio — MP3 320 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 — MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station — MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues — AAC+ 64 kbps
PROJET XY — MP3
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg — MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel — MP3 320 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français — MP3 128 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône — MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) — MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge — AAC+ 64 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Tonic radio — MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock — MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Francheleins

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abode of Chaos
Ampère Museum
Apothicairerie de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Apothicairerie de Montluel
Cathédrale Vieux-Saint-Vincent
Cité des climats et des vins de Bourgogne
Domaine des Saveurs - Les Planons
Fossilea
Hameau Dubœuf - Le centre de vinification
Historial du Saint-Curé d'Ars
La Gare du vin
La Maison du Terroir Beaujolais
Le Prieuré
Maison du patrimoine de la ville de Villefranche
Maison du Saint-Curé-d'Ars
Missions 2070
Musée Chazay d'Azergues
Musée Claude Bernard
Musée d'art et d'histoire locale de Montluel
Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre
Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
Musée des Traditions Populaires Marius Audin
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du train miniature
Musée Gabriel Chevallier
Musée Guillon du Compagnonnage
Musée John Mc Grew
Musée Paul Dini
Musée Testut-Latarjet
Musée Trévoux et ses Trésors
Wine museum

Libraries in Francheleins

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A.B.C. Bibliothèque0.0
biblioteque jean de la fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Claude Vermorel0.0
Bibliothèque de Juliénas0.0
Bibliothèque de Mionnay0.0
Bibliothèque de Reyrieux0.0
Bibliothèque de savigneux0.0
Bibliothèque Jean De La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque municipal de La Boisse0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Limas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Porte des Pierres Dorées0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire INSPÉ0.0
Esqale0.0
Hôtel de Ville0.0
La Bouquinerie de Saint Romain0.0
Le Singuliers0.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Maison des Carriers0.0
Médiatèque Le Pisé0.0
Médiatèque municipale Jacques Brel0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Gardoni (la MAG)0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Pivot0.0
Médiathèque de Couzon au Mont d'Or0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Laurent d'Oingt0.0
Médiathèque François Édouard0.0
Médiathèque la Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Louise Labé0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Mendès-France0.0
Simon Vieille0.0

Farmers Markets in Francheleins

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du Franc-Lyonnais
Halles
intermarché
Le marché des Gautriats
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de l'Esplanade
Marché de la Place Gardon
Marché de producteurs Bio
Place du Champ de Foire

Castles in Francheleins

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Amareins
Château de Vataneins
Maison forte de Villon

Breweries in Francheleins

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belafonte
Bellagio
Brasserie Kachmar
L'Affoleuse
Terre de Bières
Virage 7

Stadiums & Teams in Francheleins

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Francheleins

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)—Medium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat—Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield—Small Airport
Brancion Airfield—Small Airport
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield—Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lombard Airfield—Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield—Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Sagy Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Francheleins

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique de Gleizé

Churches & Religious Organizations in Francheleins

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul

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 Francheleins

What is the population of Francheleins?

Francheleins has a population of 1,090 residents and is located in France. The population density is 271 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

Is Francheleins expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,231, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,600 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $623 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Francheleins?

Francheleins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Francheleins?

Francheleins has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 65 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Francheleins?

The median home value in Francheleins is $124,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $623.

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