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Le Donjon, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Le Donjon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,191. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,191 Population 83/sq mi density
961 ft Elevation 293 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,023 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,023 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Le Donjon

Le Donjon

Le Donjon is a commune in the Allier department in central France.

People

Population1,191
Density83/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,023
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units476
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Population1,191
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Coordinates46.3506°, 3.7927°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (763 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,023

About Le Donjon

Le Donjon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,191. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Donjon is $20,023, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (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 71 business establishments.

Income: Le Donjon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,023
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Donjon is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 476 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units476

Property Tax

Le Donjon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates46.3506°N, 3.7927°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 93 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 135 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 87 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 139 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 87 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 75 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 138 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 59 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 145 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 87 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 59 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 122 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 114 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 87 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 133 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 120 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 129 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 86 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 111 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Le Donjon has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Le Donjon

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
Collège Victor Hugo
École maternelle
École primaire Marlène Jobert
École élémentaire
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Le Donjon

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Le Donjon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dock 713
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Alice Taverne
Musée Charolais du Machinisme Agricole
Musée de l'école
Musée de la céramique
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la mine
Observa'Loire
Préhistorama

Libraries in Le Donjon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Médiathèque Jeanne Cressanges0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Donjon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Marché de Marcigny
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Marché Le Donjon

Cafes in Le Donjon

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Escale

Castles in Le Donjon

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Contresol
Château de la Forêt de Viry
Château des Boirots

Dentists in Le Donjon

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delpech Nathalie
Leduc Philippe

Veterinaries in Le Donjon

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire 3RVet Le Donjon

Gas Stations in Le Donjon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dyneff

Banks in Le Donjon

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Le Donjon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy

Stadiums & Teams in Le Donjon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Le Donjon

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Le Donjon

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Donjon

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bert
Le Donjon
Lenax

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Donjon

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Tour Pourçain
Chapelle Saint-Hilaire
Chapelle Saint-Martin
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception
Église Saint-Didier
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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 Donjon

What is the population of Le Donjon?

Le Donjon has a population of 1,191 residents and is located in France. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.

Is Le Donjon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,023, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Donjon?

Le Donjon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

How is the job market in Le Donjon?

The job market in Le Donjon faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Donjon?

The median home value in Le Donjon is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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