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Le Chambon, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Le Chambon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 55. Elevation: 2,808 ft (856 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
55 Population 9/sq mi density
2,808 ft Elevation 856 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$44,700 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,700 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, $409/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population55
Density9/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$44,700
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,800
Rent$409
Housing Units22
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,808 ft (856 m)
Population55
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,808 ft (856 m)
Coordinates44.8667°, 4.2833°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (875 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$44,700

About Le Chambon

Le Chambon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 55. The city sits at an elevation of 2,808 feet (856 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Chambon is $44,700, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (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 3 business establishments.

Income: Le Chambon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$44,700
41% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)3

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Chambon is $81,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $409 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 22 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 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,800
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$409
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units22

Property Tax

Le Chambon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,808 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,808 ft (856 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates44.8667°N, 4.2833°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 64 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 107 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 149 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 112 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 145 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 111 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 143 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 131 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 112 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 103 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 88 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 133 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 86 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 109 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 90 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 148 km
Feb 3, 1999 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.3 112 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 134 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 93 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Le Chambon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Le Chambon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Le Chambon

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Le Chambon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arche des métiers
Ardelaine Musée Vivant de la Laine
Autour du Moulin de Raoul
Château de Désaignes
Écomusée du Moulinage
Ferme à toit de chaume dite Ferme Perrel
Ferme du Bourlatier
Grottes Troglodytiques
L'Atelier du Sabotier Et Galerie d'Art Lou Ventor
L'École des Prophètes
L'École du Vent
La Maison du Bijou
La Maison du Châtaignier
Le Moulinage de la Neuve
Le Petit Musée Agriculture et Artisanat
Lieu de Mémoire
Maison Champanhet: Musée des Savoir-Faire Ardéchois
Maison de l'AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc
Maison Jean Ferrat
Moulin de Pailhiaire
Musée Ardèche d'Autrefois
Musée Colette-Bonzo
Musée de Désaignes
Musée Jules Romains

Libraries in Le Chambon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse0.0
Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots0.0
Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève0.0
Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon0.0
Médiathèque du Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque du Val d'Ardèche0.0
Médiathèque Henri Dubois0.0
Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Chambon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le marché de terroir
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place des Balayes
Place du clot
Place du Marché

Hotels in Le Chambon

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Des Cévennes
Les Charmilles

Cafes in Le Chambon

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Chaumière du Mézenc
Pont de la Loire

Breweries in Le Chambon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière Bourganel
Brasserie L'Ale Ouët
Drac
L'Agrivoise

Ski Resorts Near Le Chambon

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Prabouré 0.0 $0

Airports Near Le Chambon

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Chambon

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Borée
Lachamp-Raphaël
Mezilhac
Saint-Martial

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Chambon

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne Chartreuse de Bonnefoy
Chapelle Saint-Julien
Église de l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Andéol
Église Saint-Gilles
Église Saint-Hippolyte
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Martial

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 Chambon

What is the population of Le Chambon?

Le Chambon has a population of 55 residents and is located in France. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

Is Le Chambon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,700, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $81,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $409 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Chambon?

Le Chambon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Chambon?

The unemployment rate in Le Chambon is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 3 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Chambon?

The median home value in Le Chambon is $81,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $409.

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