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Le Cheylard, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Le Cheylard is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,774. Elevation: 1,444 ft (440 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,774 Population 727/sq mi density
1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,630 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,630 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$82,200 home value, $411/mo rent

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About Le Cheylard

Le Cheylard

Le Cheylard is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.

People

Population3,774
Density727/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,630
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,200
Rent$411
Housing Units1,510
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Population3,774
Population Density727 / sq mi
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Coordinates44.9062°, 4.4241°
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$23,630

About Le Cheylard

Le Cheylard is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,774. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 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 Cheylard is $23,630, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 226 business establishments.

Income: Le Cheylard vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,630
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)226

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Cheylard is $82,200, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $411 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,510 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,200
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$411
65% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,510

Property Tax

Le Cheylard 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 1,444 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

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density727/sq mi
Coordinates44.9062°N, 4.4241°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 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 68 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 95 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 139 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 101 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 135 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 131 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 100 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 100 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 142 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 121 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 113 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 77 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 145 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 92 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 143 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 77 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 120 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 112 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 125 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Le Cheylard has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Le Cheylard

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège des Deux Vallées
Lycée polyvalent
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent
École maternelle
École élémentaire
École primaire
Lycée et Collège des Deux Vallées
Collège privé Saint-Louis
École primaire
École primaire privée Saint-François Régis
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Radio Stations near Le Cheylard

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Le Cheylard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arche des métiers
Ardelaine Musée Vivant de la Laine
Autour du Moulin de Raoul
Château de Désaignes
Écomusée des Terrasses
Écomusée du Moulinage
Ferme du Bourlatier
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 Charles Forot
Maison de l'AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc
Maison de la Béate
Maison Jean Ferrat
Moulin de Mandy
Moulin de Pailhiaire
Musée Ardèche d'Autrefois
Musée Clément Faugier
Musée de Désaignes
Musée de Versilhac
Musée du Vivaris Protestant
Musée Saint-Régis

Libraries in Le Cheylard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque D'Alissas0.0
Bibliothèque de Silhac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Victor0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse0.0
Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève0.0
Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon0.0
Médiathèque du Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque du Val d'Ardèche0.0
Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Cheylard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le marché de terroir
Place des Balayes
Place des écoles
Place du clot
Place du Marché

Hotels in Le Cheylard

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel restaurant des Voyageurs
L'Art Chais
Le Provençal

Cafes in Le Cheylard

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Palisse

Cinemas in Le Cheylard

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Vox

Theatres in Le Cheylard

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphithéâtre

Castles in Le Cheylard

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Chèze

Dentists in Le Cheylard

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Ioan Cristian Zamfirache
Laurent Vernet

Veterinaries in Le Cheylard

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goyon Marie-Christine

Gas Stations in Le Cheylard

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Système U

Banks in Le Cheylard

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Delubac et Cie
La Banque Postale

Breweries in Le Cheylard

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie L'Ale Ouët
L'Agrivoise

Stadiums & Teams in Le Cheylard

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Le Cheylard

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 Cheylard

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight 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
Lyon Corbas 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 Cheylard

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Cheylard
Saint-Barthélémy-le-Meil
Saint-Christol

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Cheylard

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Pitié
Chapelle sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur d'Aric
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Christophe
Église Saint-Cierge
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Marie
Temple
Temple du Cheylard

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 Cheylard

What is the population of Le Cheylard?

Le Cheylard has a population of 3,774 residents and is located in France. The population density is 727 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

Is Le Cheylard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,630, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,200 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $411 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Cheylard?

Le Cheylard 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 Cheylard?

The job market in Le Cheylard faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 226 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Cheylard?

The median home value in Le Cheylard is $82,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $411.

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