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La Chaux-du-Dombief, France

Bourgogne · France

La Chaux-du-Dombief is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 542. Elevation: 2,913 ft (888 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
542 Population 70/sq mi density
2,913 ft Elevation 888 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
82.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,393 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,393 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$109,600 home value, $548/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population542
Density70/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$28,393
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$548
Housing Units217
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain82.5 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Population542
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Coordinates46.6024°, 5.9005°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation82.5 inches (2,096 mm)
Annual Snowfall110.4 inches (280 cm)
Median Household Income$28,393

About La Chaux-du-Dombief

La Chaux-du-Dombief is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 542. The city sits at an elevation of 2,913 feet (888 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Chaux-du-Dombief is $28,393, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: La Chaux-du-Dombief vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,393
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Chaux-du-Dombief is $109,600, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 217 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,600
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units217

Property Tax

La Chaux-du-Dombief experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 110.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,913 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below France avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates46.6024°N, 5.9005°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above France avg
Snowfall 110.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.92"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

647 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 98 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 103 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 74 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 66 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 110 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 80 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 68 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 32 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 135 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 137 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 140 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 107 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 112 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 95 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 106 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 139 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 85 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 83 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 93 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 124 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 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 4.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 4.9 in

La Chaux-du-Dombief has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (3.7").

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Schools in La Chaux-du-Dombief

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire
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Radio Stations near La Chaux-du-Dombief

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) AAC+ 96 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon MP3 128 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps
Lifestyle74 AAC 128 kbps
One FM (CH) MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps

Museums in La Chaux-du-Dombief

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chalet du Coin d'Aval
Ecomusée - Maison Michaud
Écomusée les Forges
Espace des Mondes Polaires Paul-Émile Victor
Expo Faune et Nature
L'Atelier des Savoir-Faire
Le Monde des Automates
Maison des Cascades
Maison du Comté
Maison du parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'Abbaye
Musée de la Boissellerie
Musée de la Lunette
Musée de la Tournerie - Artisanat sur Corne
Musée des Lapidaires
Musée des machines à nourrir le monde
Musée du Jouet
Musée du lapidaire et des pierres fines et précieuses
Musée du ski et de la tradition Rousselande
Musée municipal de Poligny
Pipe and diamond Museum

Libraries in La Chaux-du-Dombief

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Communautaire0.0
Bibliothèque Populaire0.0
Centre de Doculentation et d'Information0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Entre Parenthèses0.0
La Carriade0.0
La fraternelle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Arcade0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Clavel0.0
Médiathèque Jura-Sud0.0
Médiathèque Le Dôme0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in La Chaux-du-Dombief

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alter'Marché du Dan
Marché artisanal de la Grenette
Marché hebdomadaire

Hotels in La Chaux-du-Dombief

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du Hérisson
Hôtel Restaurant des Lacs
La Poutre
Les Alpages

Cafes in La Chaux-du-Dombief

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cascade café
L’Artelier
Le Saut de la Forge
Les Terrasses des Cascades

Zoos in La Chaux-du-Dombief

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parc Héria

Breweries in La Chaux-du-Dombief

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Babouins Jurassiens
Brasserie du Lizon
Brasserie du Triangle d'Or
Brasserie Hoptimalt

Stadiums & Teams in La Chaux-du-Dombief

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near La Chaux-du-Dombief

44 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Cordon 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Chaux-du-Dombief

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Roch Mayères AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Chaux-du-Dombief

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bonlieu
Chaux-des-Crotenay
La Chaux-du-Dombief

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Chaux-du-Dombief

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Sainte-Vierge-Marie
Chapelle Saint-Claude
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Chapelle Saint-Matthieu
Chapelle Saint-Vincent
Église Saint-Claude et Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Jacques et Saint-Philippe
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Point
Église Sainte-Marguerite

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Waterfalls
7
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 La Chaux-du-Dombief

What is the population of La Chaux-du-Dombief?

La Chaux-du-Dombief has a population of 542 residents and is located in France. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is La Chaux-du-Dombief expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,393, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,600 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Chaux-du-Dombief?

La Chaux-du-Dombief has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches, with 110.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Chaux-du-Dombief?

The job market in La Chaux-du-Dombief faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Chaux-du-Dombief?

The median home value in La Chaux-du-Dombief is $109,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $548.

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