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Groissiat, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Groissiat is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,011. Elevation: 1,857 ft (566 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,011 Population 335/sq mi density
1,857 ft Elevation 566 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,238 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$27,238 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $543/mo rent

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About Groissiat

Groissiat

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

People

Population1,011
Density335/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,238
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,600
Rent$543
Housing Units404
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,857 ft (566 m)
Population1,011
Population Density335 / sq mi
Elevation1,857 ft (566 m)
Coordinates46.2221°, 5.6078°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,670 mm)
Annual Snowfall40.0 inches (102 cm)
Median Household Income$27,238

About Groissiat

Groissiat is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,011. The city sits at an elevation of 1,857 feet (566 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Groissiat is $27,238, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (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 61 business establishments.

Income: Groissiat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,238
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Groissiat is $108,600, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $543 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 404 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,600
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$543
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units404

Property Tax

Groissiat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,857 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,857 ft (566 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates46.2221°N, 5.6078°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above France avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

635 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 136 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 62 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 37 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 77 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 127 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 72 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 40 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 113 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 142 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 140 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 127 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 130 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 90 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 112 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 35 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 131 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 132 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 138 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 125 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
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 65°F (18°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

Groissiat has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Groissiat

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Groissiat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château des Allymes
Espace Comté d'Aranc
L'Atelier des Savoir-Faire
Moulin de Pont des Vents
Musée archéologique d'Izernore
Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon
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 du Revermont
Musée Métiers d'Autrefois du Haut Jura
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie
Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur

Libraries in Groissiat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Le Champ du Livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille0.0
Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse0.0
Médiathèque Dubouillon0.0
Médiathèque Josette Pratte0.0
Médiathèque Jura-Sud0.0
Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET0.0

Farmers Markets in Groissiat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché
Parc Jeantet

Breweries in Groissiat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Lizon
Brasserie L'étincelle

Stadiums & Teams in Groissiat

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Groissiat

30 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Serra 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 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
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
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0

Airports Near Groissiat

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean D'avelanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
Yenne AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Groissiat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption

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 Groissiat

What is the population of Groissiat?

Groissiat has a population of 1,011 residents and is located in France. The population density is 335 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

Is Groissiat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,238, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,600 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $543 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Groissiat?

Groissiat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches, with 40.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Groissiat?

The job market in Groissiat faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Groissiat?

The median home value in Groissiat is $108,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $543.

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