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Joyeuse, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Joyeuse is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,559. Elevation: 617 ft (188 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,559 Population 153/sq mi density
617 ft Elevation 188 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,773 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,773 median income, 23.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,559
Density153/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,773
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units624
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Population1,559
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Coordinates44.4795°, 4.2378°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (796 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,773

About Joyeuse

Joyeuse is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,559. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet (188 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Joyeuse is $21,773, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.7% (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 94 business establishments.

Income: Joyeuse vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,773
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.7%
558% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Joyeuse is $103,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 624 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units624

Property Tax

Joyeuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates44.4795°N, 4.2378°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

266 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 24 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 127 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 146 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 143 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 145 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 106 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 112 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 124 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 117 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 128 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 116 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 126 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 116 km
Feb 3, 1999 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.3 133 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 121 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 111 km
Dec 9, 1996 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France M3.2 128 km
Sep 23, 1997 3 km WSW of Claix, France M3.2 131 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 81 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Joyeuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Joyeuse

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École primaire
École primaire
Trait d'Union
Collège Vallée de la Beaume
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Radio Stations near Joyeuse

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Info RC MP3 128 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Joyeuse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
capitelle
Castanea - Espace découverte de la Châtaigne d'Ardèche
Écomusée du Moulinage
Ecomuseum of silk
Espace Historique et Légendaire de Joyeuse
Galerie de l'Aurignacien
Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche
La Caverne du Pont d'Arc
Le Hameau des Buis - Ferme pédagogique
Le Petit Musée du Bizarre
Maison Champanhet: Musée des Savoir-Faire Ardéchois
Maison de la caricature et du dessin d'humour
Maison Jean Ferrat
Mas Daudet : Musée Alphonse Daudet
Mas de la Vignasse, Musée Alphonse Daudet
Musée Ardèche 1900
Musée Ardèche d'Autrefois
Musée Colette-Bonzo
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des énergies renouvelables
Musée des Vans
Musée historique de Joyeuse
Musée Magnanerie
Musée Médiéval de Vagnas
Muséum de l'Ardèche
Néovinum
Parc médiéval du château des Roure
Ruchers de l'Ibie - La Ferme des Abeilles
Sur les Traces des Premiers Dinosaures
Terra Cabra
Village Miniature Le Ron des Fades

Libraries in Joyeuse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Lablachère0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
CDI du College Henri Ageron0.0
Centre Multimédia Largentiere0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Pays des vans0.0
Médiathèque du Val d'Ardèche0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Joachim Durand0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Joyeuse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché dimanche matin
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Market local (Sunday)
Place Aristide Briand
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place du boulodrome
Place du Film Documentaire
Place du Marché

Hotels in Joyeuse

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Les Cèdres
Hôtel Pont de Gua
L'Europe

Cafes in Joyeuse

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Grand Font
Les Thes du Sqare

Cinemas in Joyeuse

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Grand Font
Le Foyer

Monuments in Joyeuse

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

double grave

Castles in Joyeuse

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Versas

Gas Stations in Joyeuse

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Intermarché

Banks in Joyeuse

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Marze
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Joyeuse

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The GYM

Breweries in Joyeuse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière Bourganel
Brasserie L'Ale Ouët
Drac
La Rochebière

Ski Resorts Near Joyeuse

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Joyeuse

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Joyeuse

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Joyeuse
Rosières

Churches & Religious Organizations in Joyeuse

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église de la Purification
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre

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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 Joyeuse

What is the population of Joyeuse?

Joyeuse has a population of 1,559 residents and is located in France. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles.

Is Joyeuse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,773, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Joyeuse?

Joyeuse has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.

How is the job market in Joyeuse?

The job market in Joyeuse faces challenges, with unemployment at 23.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Joyeuse?

The median home value in Joyeuse is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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