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La Ricamarie, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

La Ricamarie is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 7,997. Elevation: 1,900 ft (579 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
7,997 Population 2,984/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$18,382 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,382 median income, 21.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $468/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,997
Density2,984/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$18,382
Unemployment21.6%
Poverty34.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$93,600
Rent$468
Housing Units3,199
Rent Burden31.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Population7,997
Population Density2,984 / sq mi
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Coordinates45.4054°, 4.3694°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$18,382

About La Ricamarie

La Ricamarie is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 7,997. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet (579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Ricamarie is $18,382, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 480 business establishments.

Income: La Ricamarie vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,382
76% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.6%
500% above France avg
Poverty Rate34.0%
174% above France avg
Establishments (County)480

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Ricamarie is $93,600, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $468 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,199 total housing units in the city. 31.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,600
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$468
60% below France avg
Rent Burden31.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,199

Property Tax

La Ricamarie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density2,984/sq mi
Coordinates45.4054°N, 4.3694°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below France avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 142 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 143 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 123 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 104 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 102 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 81 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 142 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 107 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 137 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 85 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 100 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 141 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 134 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 145 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 81 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 133 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 56 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 118 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 90 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in

La Ricamarie has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in La Ricamarie

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Honoré d'Urfé — — — —
École maternelle Montrambert — — — —
École élémentaire Montrambert — — — —
Cité Scolaire Honoré d'Urfé — — — —
École professionnelle privée de l'Association forézienne d'Écoles de Production — — — —
École maternelle Pauzière — — — —
École primaire privée Sainte-Clémence — — — —
École élémentaire Marcel Pagnol — — — —
École maternelle Marcel Pagnol — — — —
École maternelle Centre — — — —
École élémentaire Centre — — — —
Collège Jules Vallès — — — —
École élémentaire Solaure — — — —
École élémentaire Jomayère — — — —
École élémentaire Guizay — — — —
École maternelle Solaure — — — —
École maternelle Jomayère — — — —
École maternelle Guizay — — — —
Lycée général et technologique Honoré d'Urfé — — — —
Collège Honoré d'Urfé — — — —
École élémentaire Jules Ferry — — — —
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Radio Stations near La Ricamarie

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Radio jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE — AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
RadioCanut — MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
8Beats — MP3
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 — MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock — MP3 128 kbps
Tonic radio — MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône — MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge — AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM party — MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) — MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE — MP3 128 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR — MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY — MP3
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français — MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Radio Ondaine — MP3 256 kbps

Museums in La Ricamarie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier et conservatoire des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France
Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay
Écomusée des Bruneaux
Espace archéologique Forez-Jarez
Explora
L'Aventure du Train
La Cabane
La Fabrique
La Ferme Foréziene
La Maison du Passementier
La Mourine - maison des forgerons
La Platine
La Rotonde
Maison des métiers
Maison des Tresses et Lacets
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mesure
Maison du patrimoine et des lettres
Maison du Velay Express
Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation de la Loire
Musée d'Art et d'Industrie
Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain
Musée d'Art Populaire Religieux
Musée de l'Océanie
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la mine Michel Rondet
Musée de la Mine Site Couriot
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée des Arts Urbains et de Street Art
Musée des Civilisations - Daniel Pouget
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire
Musée des Transports Urbains de Saint-Étienne et sa région
Musée des Verts
Musée du Chapeau
Musée du charronnage au car
Musée du Charronnage au Car (site 2)
Musée Jean-Marie Somet
Prieuré de Saint-Rambert
Sapeurs-pompiers Vocance

Libraries in La Ricamarie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Municipales0.0
Au Jardin des Livres0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "l'Arbre à Livres"0.0
Bibliothèque Andréï Roublev0.0
Bibliothèque Croq'livres0.0
Bibliothèque d'Art0.0
Bibliothèque d'Unias0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain le Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand0.0
Bibliothèque de Précieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Cyprien0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Valfleury0.0
Bibliothèque du Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Laude0.0
Bibliothèque L'Arc en ciel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothéque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire sciences0.0
Espace François Peyrard0.0
Espace Mosaïk0.0
L’Esperluette0.0
La Cour des Livres0.0
Les Passerelles0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoine de Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque Cité du Design0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson0.0
Médiathèque de Carnot0.0
Médiathèque de Cellieu0.0
Médiathèque de La Cotonne0.0
Médiathèque de Riotord0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-André-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-en-Jarez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Tarentaize0.0
Médiathèque de Terrenoire0.0
Médiathèque de Tréfilerie0.0
Médiathèque de Villars0.0
Médiathèque Graine de Culture0.0
Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure0.0
Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Saint-Just Saint-Rambert0.0
Médiathèque Louise Labé0.0
Médiathèque Ludothèque Yves Duteil0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte0.0
Médiathèque Michel Courot0.0
Médiathèque Mot@Mot0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Beaulieu0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Saint-Héand0.0
Médiathèque Paul Rigaut0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ricamarie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle du Marché
Halles Essentielles
Marché Bio Albert Thomas
Marché Cours Fauriel
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Carnot
Marché de Chavanelle
Marché de Côte-Chaude
Marché de Genilac
Marché de Jacquard
Marché de la Métare
Marché de la place de la Rivière
Marché de la Talaudière
Marché de Massenet
Marché de Montplaisir
Marché de Montreynaud
Marché de producteurs Albert Thomas
Marché de producteurs Bel-Air
Marché de Saint-François
Marché de Saint-Roch
Marché du Soleil
Place Lisfranc

Hotels in La Ricamarie

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Midi

Cafes in La Ricamarie

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ô Coffee

Cinemas in La Ricamarie

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gran Lux

Theatres in La Ricamarie

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Louis Daquin

Veterinaries in La Ricamarie

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Argos

Train Stations in La Ricamarie

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Ricamarie

Gas Stations in La Ricamarie

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #25210986

Shopping Malls in La Ricamarie

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Galerie

Breweries in La Ricamarie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Loire
Brasserie de la Semène
La Bière du Berger
La Brasserie des Plantes
La Brasserie Stéphanoise
La Farlodoise
Phylum Fungi

Stadiums & Teams in La Ricamarie

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near La Ricamarie

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Estables 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Prabouré 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chalmazel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near La Ricamarie

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield—Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in La Ricamarie

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Ricamarie

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aumônerie / Chapelle
Église de Cotatay
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
Notre-Dame de Cotatay

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 Ricamarie

What is the population of La Ricamarie?

La Ricamarie has a population of 7,997 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,984 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

Is La Ricamarie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,382, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $468 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Ricamarie?

La Ricamarie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Ricamarie?

The job market in La Ricamarie faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 480 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Ricamarie?

The median home value in La Ricamarie is $93,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $468.

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