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La Sône, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

La Sône is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 642. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
642 Population 213/sq mi density
610 ft Elevation 186 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
58.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,285 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,285 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$108,000 home value, $540/mo rent

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People

Population642
Density213/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,285
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,000
Rent$540
Housing Units257
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain58.3 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Population642
Population Density213 / sq mi
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates45.1111°, 5.2778°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation58.3 inches (1,480 mm)
Annual Snowfall77.8 inches (198 cm)
Median Household Income$23,285

About La Sône

La Sône is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 642. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Sône is $23,285, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (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 39 business establishments.

Income: La Sône vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,285
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Sône is $108,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $540 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 257 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,000
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$540
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units257

Property Tax

La Sône has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below France avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates45.1111°N, 5.2778°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above France avg
Snowfall 77.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

918 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 132 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 126 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 115 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 104 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 132 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 131 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 114 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 114 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 114 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 99 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 27 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 126 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 92 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 121 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 136 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 126 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 114 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

La Sône has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in La Sône

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire publique
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Radio Stations near La Sône

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 MP3
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Radio New's FM MP3 192 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble MP3
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in La Sône

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée des Objets d'Antan
Espace Muséographique
Espace Royans & Vercors
Le Grand Séchoir
Maison-musée de Rochechinard
Mémorial de la Résistance
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Bressieux
Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles
Musée de l'Eau
Musée de la Pogne
Musée de la Préhistoire de Vassieux-en-Vercors
Musée de Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye
Musée départemental de la Résistance du Vercors
Musée des Dauphins
Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans
Salle du souvenir

Libraries in La Sône

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Méaudre0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale le Lutrin0.0
Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations0.0
Bibliothèque Le Préau0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre d'Etude Tibétains0.0
Chatulivre0.0
La Bib D40.0
La gare des mots0.0
La Halle0.0
Mediathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Biévre-Isére0.0
Médiathèque de Mours Saint Eusèbe0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin0.0
Médiathèque du Vercors0.0
Médiathèque Monnaie0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0

Farmers Markets in La Sône

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché de Fures
Marché de Saint-Marcellin
Marché de Tullins
Marché de Tullins
Marché des producteurs
Marché Paysan

Castles in La Sône

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Combelongue
Château de la Sône

Breweries in La Sône

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Slalom
La Bi'nche
La Tarz
O' Saint-Paul
Tarz

Stadiums & Teams in La Sône

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Ski Resorts Near La Sône

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Sône

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall 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
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Sône

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Sone

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Sône

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Sône

What is the population of La Sône?

La Sône has a population of 642 residents and is located in France. The population density is 213 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

Is La Sône expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,285, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $540 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Sône?

La Sône has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches, with 77.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Sône?

The job market in La Sône faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Sône?

The median home value in La Sône is $108,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $540.

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