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Longes, France

Rhône-Alpes · 🇫🇷 France

Longes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 806. Elevation: 1,503 ft (458 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
806 Population 87/sq mi density
1,503 ft Elevation 458 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,790 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,790 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$645/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $25,790
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $645
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.7%
31% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population806
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$25,790
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$645
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population806
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Coordinates45.5047°, 4.6886°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$25,790
Median Age42.3 years

Is Longes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Longes receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Longes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Longes is $25,790, 66% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Longes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 10.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Longes has a population of 806 with a density of 87 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

806
Total Population
87
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
9.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Longes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Longes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Longes is $25,790, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Longes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,790
66% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.5%

Property Tax

In Longes, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Longes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Longes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall10.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates45.5047°N, 4.6886°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Longes has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F — from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density87/sq mi
Total Area9.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Longes

What is the population of Longes?

Longes has a population of 806 residents and is located in France. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Longes expensive to live in?

Longes is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 73.7 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $25,790, 66% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

What is the weather like in Longes?

Longes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

How is the job market in Longes?

Longes has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Longes?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $645.

How are the schools in Longes?

31.7% of adults in Longes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Longes?

The obesity rate in Longes is 9.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 33.4% of adults are smokers. 87.0% are physically inactive. 18.0% of residents report depression.

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