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La Motte-de-Galaure, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

La Motte-de-Galaure is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 581. Elevation: 676 ft (206 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
581 Population 74/sq mi density
676 ft Elevation 206 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,047 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,047 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $518/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population581
Density74/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,047
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,600
Rent$518
Housing Units232
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Population581
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Coordinates45.1974°, 4.9075°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$23,047

About La Motte-de-Galaure

La Motte-de-Galaure is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet (206 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Motte-de-Galaure is $23,047, which is 69% 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 35 business establishments.

Income: La Motte-de-Galaure vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,047
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Motte-de-Galaure is $103,600, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $518 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 232 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,600
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$518
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units232

Property Tax

La Motte-de-Galaure enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates45.1974°N, 4.9075°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 146 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 123 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 122 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 144 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 123 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 125 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 108 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 57 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 146 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 144 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 91 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 51 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 123 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 134 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 131 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 112 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 82 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 50 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 113 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest

La Motte-de-Galaure has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in La Motte-de-Galaure

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École des Papillons
École Fay-le-Clos
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Radio Stations near La Motte-de-Galaure

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIRGIN RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Motte-de-Galaure

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aérorétro
Château - Musée de Tournon
Écomusée du patrimoine des métiers
Espace du Parchemin et du Cuir
Espace Muséographique
Les outils de nos ancêtres
Maison de la Céramique
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles
Musée de l'Alambic
Musée de l'Étrange
Musée de la Pogne
Musée des Mariniers du Rhône et de la Batellerie
Musée des Papeteries Canson et Montgolfier
Musée du Bois
Musée du Papier, des Arts et de la Technologie
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans
Musée Pierre Vigne
Musée Vivarois César Filhol
SculpturArt
Villa de Licinius
Village Provençal

Libraries in La Motte-de-Galaure

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Véranne0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Étables0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pact0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Victor0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Centre d'information et d'orientation0.0
Centre René Cassin0.0
Chatulivre0.0
La Bib D40.0
Le prieuré0.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chateauneuf sur Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Mours Saint Eusèbe0.0
Médiathèque départementale Drôme des Collines0.0
Médiathèque Domaine Revol0.0
Médiathèque du Pays Roussillonnais0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Le Shed0.0
Médiathèque Jacques et Aimé Bertrand0.0
Médiathèque Monnaie0.0
Médiathèque municipale ABC0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0

Farmers Markets in La Motte-de-Galaure

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle
Marché aux Fruits
Place du Marché

Castles in La Motte-de-Galaure

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Tour

Gas Stations in La Motte-de-Galaure

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #488047886

Breweries in La Motte-de-Galaure

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge de Longue Vie
Brasserie des Dauphins
Brasserie du Loup Blanc
Brasserie Hildegarde
Brasserie Longue Vie
Free Mousse
La Tit'Mousse
O' Saint-Paul

Stadiums & Teams in La Motte-de-Galaure

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Ski Resorts Near La Motte-de-Galaure

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Motte-de-Galaure

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Motte-de-Galaure

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La-Motte-de-Galaure

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Motte-de-Galaure

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Honoré
Église Saint-Jean
Église Sainte-Agnès

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 Motte-de-Galaure

What is the population of La Motte-de-Galaure?

La Motte-de-Galaure has a population of 581 residents and is located in France. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is La Motte-de-Galaure expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,047, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,600 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $518 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Motte-de-Galaure?

La Motte-de-Galaure enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Motte-de-Galaure?

The job market in La Motte-de-Galaure faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Motte-de-Galaure?

The median home value in La Motte-de-Galaure is $103,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $518.

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