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Lescheraines, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Lescheraines is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 599. Elevation: 1,946 ft (593 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
599 Population 112/sq mi density
1,946 ft Elevation 593 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,164 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,164 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $653/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population599
Density112/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,164
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$130,600
Rent$653
Housing Units240
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,946 ft (593 m)
Population599
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation1,946 ft (593 m)
Coordinates45.7132°, 6.1054°
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$25,164

About Lescheraines

Lescheraines is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 599. The city sits at an elevation of 1,946 feet (593 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 Lescheraines is $25,164, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Lescheraines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,164
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lescheraines 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 240 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 5.2x, 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 Units240

Property Tax

Lescheraines 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 1,946 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

Elevation1,946 ft (593 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates45.7132°N, 6.1054°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

1,229 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 M4.8 132 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 149 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 105 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 14 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 38 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 144 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 35 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 32 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 134 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 123 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 105 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 141 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 133 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 44 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 103 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 113 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 138 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 122 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 81 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 91 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

Lescheraines 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 Lescheraines

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Lescheraines

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) AAC+ 96 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
One FM (CH) MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3

Museums in Lescheraines

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 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
Village-Musée de la Combe de Savoie

Libraries in Lescheraines

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
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 Deux Mondes0.0
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 Collonge0.0
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 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 Bouquinerie0.0
La crypte aux livres0.0
La Lyaude0.0
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 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
Savoie-biblio0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Lescheraines

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 Lescheraines

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gîte nature La Biolette

Cafes in Lescheraines

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aux Sources du Pain
Bar du Chéran
Le Café des Bauges

Gas Stations in Lescheraines

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cattin Frères

Breweries in Lescheraines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bombardos
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
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 Lescheraines

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lescheraines

98 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Lescheraines

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 de Val-RevermontSmall 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
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
La Tour-de-Pin 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

Post Offices in Lescheraines

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Lescheraines

Treatment Centers in Lescheraines

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique du Château de Bon Attrait
Clinique Inicea - Le Mont Veyrier
Clinique SMR La Marteraye

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lescheraines

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Montagny
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-François-de-Sales
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Maurice

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 Lescheraines

What is the population of Lescheraines?

Lescheraines has a population of 599 residents and is located in France. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is Lescheraines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,164, 67% 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 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lescheraines?

Lescheraines 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 Lescheraines?

The unemployment rate in Lescheraines is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lescheraines?

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

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