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Les Vans, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Les Vans is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,743. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,743 Population 217/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,233 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$21,233 median income, 22.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $568/mo rent

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About Les Vans

Les Vans

Les Vans is a commune in the Ardèche department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southern France.

People

Population2,743
Density217/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,233
Unemployment22.8%
Poverty25.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$113,600
Rent$568
Housing Units1,097
Rent Burden30.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population2,743
Population Density217 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates44.4052°, 4.1320°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (837 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,233

About Les Vans

Les Vans is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,743. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Les Vans is $21,233, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 165 business establishments.

Income: Les Vans vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,233
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.8%
533% above France avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above France avg
Establishments (County)165

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Les Vans is $113,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,097 total housing units in the city. 30.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,600
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$568
51% below France avg
Rent Burden30.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,097

Property Tax

Les Vans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area12.6 sq mi (32.7 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates44.4052°N, 4.1320°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 24 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 139 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 95 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 106 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 115 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 135 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 137 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 133 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 112 km
Feb 3, 1999 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.3 144 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 116 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 108 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 114 km
Dec 9, 1996 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France M3.2 140 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 128 km
Aug 17, 2000 1 km NW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.2 145 km
Sep 23, 1997 3 km WSW of Claix, France M3.2 142 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 83 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 92 km
Mar 4, 1993 23 km S of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Les Vans has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Les Vans

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
Collège Léonce Vieljeux
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Les Vans

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Info RC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Les Vans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biosphera, centre d'interprétation des vallées cévenoles
capitelle
Castanea - Espace découverte de la Châtaigne d'Ardèche
Espace Historique et Légendaire de Joyeuse
exposition photo permanente
Le Hameau des Buis - Ferme pédagogique
Le matériel de la vie d'avant
Maison de la caricature et du dessin d'humour
Maison du Mineur
Mas Daudet : Musée Alphonse Daudet
Mas de la Vignasse, Musée Alphonse Daudet
Musée Ardèche 1900
Musée Colette-Bonzo
Musée de la Mine
Musée des énergies renouvelables
Musée des Vans
Musée historique de Joyeuse
Musée Médiéval de Vagnas
Muséum de l'Ardèche
Néovinum
Préhistorama
Sur les Traces des Premiers Dinosaures
Terra Cabra
Village Miniature Le Ron des Fades

Libraries in Les Vans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arts’aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Lablachère0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Multimédia Largentiere0.0
Claudine Chabrol0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Rousson0.0
Médiathèque du Pays des vans0.0
Médiathèque Germinal0.0
Médiathèque Joachim Durand0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Les Vans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché dimanche matin
Marché du Terroir
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Market local (Sunday)
Place Aristide Briand

Hotels in Les Vans

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Le Vivarais
Hôtel Les Cévennes
Le Carmel
Le Vanseen
Mas de l'Espaïre

Cafes in Les Vans

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Bourse
La Fontaine
Le Dardaillon

Cinemas in Les Vans

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espace Vivans

Veterinaries in Les Vans

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaire Guillou Pascal

Gas Stations in Les Vans

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1323466519

Banks in Les Vans

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Marze
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Groupama

Breweries in Les Vans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Drac
La Rochebière

Ski Resorts Near Les Vans

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0
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

Airports Near Les Vans

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Les Vans

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Les Vans

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Vans

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Carmel
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
Le Temple

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 Les Vans

What is the population of Les Vans?

Les Vans has a population of 2,743 residents and is located in France. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 12.6 square miles.

Is Les Vans expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,233, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Les Vans?

Les Vans has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

How is the job market in Les Vans?

The job market in Les Vans faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 165 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Les Vans?

The median home value in Les Vans is $113,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $568.

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