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La Chaise-Dieu, France

Rhône-Alpes · 🇫🇷 France

La Chaise-Dieu is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 823. Elevation: 3,507 ft (1,069 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
823 Population 157/sq mi density
3,507 ft Elevation 1,069 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,274 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,274 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$447/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $23,274
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $447
62% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population823
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$23,274
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$447
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation3,507 ft (1,069 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population823
Population Density157 / sq mi
Elevation3,507 ft (1,069 m)
Coordinates45.3215°, 3.6967°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.2 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$23,274
Median Age42.3 years

Is La Chaise-Dieu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Chaise-Dieu receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. La Chaise-Dieu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Chaise-Dieu is $23,274, 69% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $447 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

La Chaise-Dieu experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 21.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

La Chaise-Dieu has a population of 823 with a density of 157 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

823
Total Population
157
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

La Chaise-Dieu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

La Chaise-Dieu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Chaise-Dieu is $23,274, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: La Chaise-Dieu vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,274
69% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $447 (62% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$447
62% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In La Chaise-Dieu, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: La Chaise-Dieu vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

La Chaise-Dieu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,507 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall21.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation3,507 ft (1,069 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates45.3215°N, 3.6967°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in

La Chaise-Dieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F — from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density157/sq mi
Total Area5.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About La Chaise-Dieu

What is the population of La Chaise-Dieu?

La Chaise-Dieu has a population of 823 residents and is located in France. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is La Chaise-Dieu expensive to live in?

La Chaise-Dieu is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 73.7 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $23,274, 69% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $447 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

What is the weather like in La Chaise-Dieu?

La Chaise-Dieu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

How is the job market in La Chaise-Dieu?

The job market in La Chaise-Dieu faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in La Chaise-Dieu?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $447.

How are the schools in La Chaise-Dieu?

31.7% of adults in La Chaise-Dieu hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is La Chaise-Dieu?

The obesity rate in La Chaise-Dieu is 9.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 33.4% of adults are smokers. 87.0% are physically inactive. 18.0% of residents report depression.

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