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Lyas, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Lyas is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 547. Elevation: 1,818 ft (554 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
547 Population 117/sq mi density
1,818 ft Elevation 554 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,514 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,514 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $480/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population547
Density117/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,514
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$480
Housing Units219
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Population547
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Coordinates44.7571°, 4.5988°
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$26,514

About Lyas

Lyas is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 547. The city sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet (554 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 Lyas is $26,514, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.4% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Lyas vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,514
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.4%
356% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lyas is $96,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $480 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 219 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,000
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$480
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units219

Property Tax

Climate in Lyas

Lyas has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.8° 68.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 42.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15.1° 49.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.3° 74.2
May 17°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.5° 77.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.9° 56.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.8° 55.1
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.6° 56.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 115.9
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 133.0
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 128.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.4° / 9.1° 61.6
Lyas 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 1,818 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

Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates44.7571°N, 4.5988°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 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 53 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 87 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 146 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 104 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 141 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 134 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 150 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 101 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 103 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 145 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 141 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 82 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 130 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 116 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 114 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 88 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 150 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 135 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 134 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Lyas has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Lyas

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

9 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
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lyas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arche des métiers
Ardéche Miniatures
Ardelaine Musée Vivant de la Laine
Autour du Moulin de Raoul
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Château de Désaignes
Écomusée des Terrasses
Exposition
La Maison du Bijou
La Maison du Châtaignier
Le Moulinage de la Neuve
Le Petit Musée Agriculture et Artisanat
Le Petit Musée du Bizarre
Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs
Maison Champanhet: Musée des Savoir-Faire Ardéchois
Maison Jean Ferrat
Moulin de Mandy
Moulin de Pailhiaire
Muséal-Site Antique-Alba
Musée Associatif de Montélimar (archéologie, géologie, préhistoire, médiéval et numismatique)
Musée Clément Faugier
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montélimar
Musée de Désaignes
Musée de l'Insolite
Musée de la Miniature
Musée de la Nationale 7
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation en Ardèche
Musée de la Ville
Musée des arts et des traditions populaires du Pays de Berg
Musée des Sports
Musée du Nougat – Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran
Musée du Vivaris Protestant
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
Musée Olivier de Serres
Palais des bonbons et du nougat

Libraries in Lyas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque D'Alissas0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien en Saint-Alban0.0
Bibliothèque de Silhac0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Beauchastel0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de ressouces Olivier de Serres0.0
Centre Multimedia du Teil0.0
Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard0.0
IFSI-IFAS du GHPP de Montélimar0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque Élise et Maurice Boulle - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Maurice Pic0.0
Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0

Farmers Markets in Lyas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Cruas
Marché des Producteurs et des Artisans (mai-octobre)
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place des écoles
Place du boulodrome
Place du clot
Place du Film Documentaire
Place du Marché

Castles in Lyas

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Liviers

Breweries in Lyas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière Bourganel
Brasserie Artisanale La Fabrique

Stadiums & Teams in Lyas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lyas

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 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 Lyas

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall 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
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lyas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Pierre

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Lyas

What is the population of Lyas?

Lyas has a population of 547 residents and is located in France. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.

Is Lyas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,514, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $480 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lyas?

Lyas 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 Lyas?

The job market in Lyas faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lyas?

The median home value in Lyas is $96,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $480.

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