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Le Châtelard, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Le Châtelard is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 645. Elevation: 2,438 ft (743 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
645 Population 191/sq mi density
2,438 ft Elevation 743 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,510 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,510 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $653/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population645
Density191/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,510
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$130,600
Rent$653
Housing Units258
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Population645
Population Density191 / sq mi
Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Coordinates45.6861°, 6.1366°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.7 inches (1,948 mm)
Annual Snowfall42.3 inches (107 cm)
Median Household Income$25,510

About Le Châtelard

Le Châtelard is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 645. The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet (743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Châtelard is $25,510, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (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: Le Châtelard vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,510
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% 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 Le Châtelard is $130,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $653 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 258 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,600
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$653
44% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units258

Property Tax

Le Châtelard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 283 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 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates45.6861°N, 6.1366°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above France avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,326 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 128 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 101 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 39 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 40 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 12 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 140 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 130 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 119 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 36 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 138 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 102 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 132 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 40 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 144 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 134 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 79 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 118 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 114 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 113 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
February 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in

Le Châtelard has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Le Châtelard

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe scolaire des Hautes Bauges
École primaire
Collège des Bauges
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Radio Stations near Le Châtelard

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 MP3
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Radio New's FM MP3 192 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble MP3
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Le Châtelard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Donjon des Seigneurs
Ecomusée Du Bois Et De La Forêt (Scierie des Etouvières)
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
espace archéologique: les thermes du boutae
Fondation Art Contemporain Claudine et Jean-Marc Salomon
Galerie Eurêka
Hôtel de Cordon
Jardins des Charmettes
Le Grand Filon
Les Charmettes
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Maison Faune-Flore
Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau
Moulin de la Tourne
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'art contemporain et d'art régional
Musée de l'École
Musée de la Cloche Paccard
Musée de la cordonnerie
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Savoie
Musée Départemental de la Résistance de Morette
Musée des 4 saisons
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Vallées de Thônes
Musée du Château
Musée du Félicien
Musée du Vigneron
Musée Faure
Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie
Musée Léon Marès
Musée Saint-Jean
Musée Savoisien
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum d'Histoire Virtuelle
Muséum des Papillions et des Insectes
Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly
Observatoire régional des lacs alpins
Tremplin 92 (Maison des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver)
Village-Musée de la Combe de Savoie

Libraries in Le Châtelard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au coin du livre0.0
Au pré de mon livre0.0
Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliiothèque de Sevrier0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier0.0
Bibliothèque de Bissy0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de Lovagny0.0
Bibliothèque de Poisy - Le Forum0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque des Hurtières0.0
Bibliothèque des Loisirs0.0
Bibliothèque des Pommaries0.0
Bibliothèque des Tilleuls0.0
Bibliothèque du Club Alpin Français d'Annecy0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Pierre Veyrat0.0
Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque Livio Benedetti0.0
Bibliothèque Marguerite Chevron0.0
Bibliothèque multimédia de Thônes0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Prairie0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Ravoire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Novel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Romains0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire d'Annecy0.0
Bouquiniste0.0
Espaces jeunes Prépoulain0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
L'Envolée0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
La Turbine0.0
Librairie des aravis0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bonlieu0.0
Médiathèque de Cognin0.0
Médiathèque de Faverges0.0
Médiathèque de Gilly-sur-Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Rumilly0.0
Médiathèque de Val d'Arc0.0
Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Louis Favre0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens0.0
Médiathèque Samivel0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Châtelard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché Couvert des Halles
Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran
Marché de la vieille ville
Marché de Novel
Marché des Halles
Marché des Hauts de Chambéry
Marché des Teppes
Marché du quartier du Vallon
Marché du Sierroz
Marché Place des Romains
Place Jean Jaurès

Hotels in Le Châtelard

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Les Clarines
L'Arcalod

Cafes in Le Châtelard

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Guinguette

Veterinaries in Le Châtelard

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1827752557

Gas Stations in Le Châtelard

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Banks in Le Châtelard

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Le Châtelard

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Du Galta
Bombardos
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
Brasserie du Grand Pic
Brasserie du Merle
Brasserie La Barbue
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
La Baujue
La petite fabrique
Le Mel'in
Les brasseurs savoyards
Les Brasseurs Savoyards
Les funambules
Petite Bière Dezaillons

Stadiums & Teams in Le Châtelard

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Le Châtelard

105 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Col de l'Arzelier 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
La Grave 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 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
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
La Norma 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 $0
Les Contamines 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Jardin Enfants 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 $0
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Cordon 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0

Airports Near Le Châtelard

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves AltisurfaceSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Châtelard

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
École

Treatment Centers in Le Châtelard

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique SMR La Marteraye

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Châtelard

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Bernard
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Donat
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Victor
Église Sainte-Catherine
Oratoire du Bois de la Lésine

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Châtelard

What is the population of Le Châtelard?

Le Châtelard has a population of 645 residents and is located in France. The population density is 191 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

Is Le Châtelard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,510, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $653 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 Le Châtelard?

Le Châtelard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Châtelard?

The unemployment rate in Le Châtelard is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Châtelard?

The median home value in Le Châtelard is $130,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $653.

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