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Le Bouchage, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Le Bouchage is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 503. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
503 Population 91/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,274 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$23,274 median income, 8.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $646/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population503
Density91/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,274
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$646
Housing Units201
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Population503
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Coordinates45.6724°, 5.5209°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$23,274

About Le Bouchage

Le Bouchage is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 503. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Bouchage is $23,274, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (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 30 business establishments.

Income: Le Bouchage vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,274
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Bouchage is $129,200, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $646 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 201 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 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,200
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$646
44% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units201

Property Tax

Climate in Le Bouchage

Le Bouchage has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 868 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.1° / 6.7° 54.4
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.5° 47.2
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.4° 54.3
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17° 71.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21° 84.2
Jun 20°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.1° 70.5
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.5° 67.5
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.4° 71.7
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.6° 89.0
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 9.6° / 17.4° 101.7
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.8° / 11° 91.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.3° 64.9
Le Bouchage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates45.6724°N, 5.5209°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

688 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 M4.6 129 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 52 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 60 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 75 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 52 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 80 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 148 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 67 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 83 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 29 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 138 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 149 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 133 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 117 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 130 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 95 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 21 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 131 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 99 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 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Le Bouchage has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Le Bouchage

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Anna Bordel
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Radio Stations near Le Bouchage

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 MP3
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 New's FM MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Le Bouchage

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Grange Dimière
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Maison du Marais et Réserve Naturelle
Maison Ravier
Musée
Musée archéologique du lac de Paladru
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de la Lauze
Musée de la Machine à Bois
Musée des Outils de la Pierre
Musée des Tisserands
Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
Museo Galletti
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh
Patrimoine, culture et traditions

Libraries in Le Bouchage

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque de Paladru0.0
Bibliothèque du Pin - René Pellat0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu0.0
Cure0.0
En voyage les livres0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu0.0
La Dôme0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay0.0
Médiathèque de Belley0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque du Valromey0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque La Traversée0.0
Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Bouchage

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferme de la Cassole
Marché
Marché
Marché de Charavines
marché du lundi
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire de Belley

Breweries in Le Bouchage

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie Thetys
L'écume du Guier
La Dauphine
La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale
Les Bières du Temps
Micro Brasserie la Virgule

Stadiums & Teams in Le Bouchage

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Ski Resorts Near Le Bouchage

42 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0

Airports Near Le Bouchage

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Bouchage

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Julien

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 Le Bouchage

What is the population of Le Bouchage?

Le Bouchage has a population of 503 residents and is located in France. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.

Is Le Bouchage expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,274, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,200 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Le Bouchage?

Le Bouchage has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Bouchage?

The job market in Le Bouchage faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Bouchage?

The median home value in Le Bouchage is $129,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $646.

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