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Izernore, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Izernore is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,822. Elevation: 1,532 ft (467 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,822 Population 226/sq mi density
1,532 ft Elevation 467 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,380 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,380 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $543/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,822
Density226/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,380
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,600
Rent$543
Housing Units729
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Population1,822
Population Density226 / sq mi
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Coordinates46.2135°, 5.5520°
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$25,380

About Izernore

Izernore is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,822. The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet (467 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 Izernore is $25,380, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (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 109 business establishments.

Income: Izernore vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,380
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Izernore 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 729 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 4.3x.

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 Units729

Property Tax

Izernore 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 1,532 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

Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates46.2135°N, 5.5520°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

612 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 M4.7 140 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 79 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 40 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 66 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 43 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 76 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 130 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 114 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 146 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 M4.2 135 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 144 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 135 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 136 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 93 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 117 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 33 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 87 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 129 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 80 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 99 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

Izernore 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 Izernore

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Izernore

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'art contemporain de Lacoux
Château des Allymes
Coligny Car Muséum
Espace Comté d'Aranc
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
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie
Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur

Libraries in Izernore

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Envie de lire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
L'Île Ô Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille0.0
Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse0.0
Médiathèque Dubouillon0.0
Médiathèque Firmin Gémier0.0
Médiathèque Josette Pratte0.0
Médiathèque Jura-Sud0.0

Farmers Markets in Izernore

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atmosphère
Halle
Marché
Marché
Marché de Balanod
Parc Jeantet

Breweries in Izernore

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Lizon
Brasserie L'étincelle
Brasserie la Perle Noire

Stadiums & Teams in Izernore

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Izernore

28 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
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
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 Izernore

47 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
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall 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
Chalon Champforgeuil 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
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean D'avelanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
Yenne AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Izernore

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Izernore

Churches & Religious Organizations in Izernore

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Izernore

What is the population of Izernore?

Izernore has a population of 1,822 residents and is located in France. The population density is 226 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

Is Izernore expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,380, 66% 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 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Izernore?

Izernore 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 Izernore?

The unemployment rate in Izernore is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Izernore?

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

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