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Meillonnas, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Meillonnas is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,305. Elevation: 906 ft (276 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,305 Population 191/sq mi density
906 ft Elevation 276 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,080 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$28,080 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $591/mo rent

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About Meillonnas

Meillonnas

Meillonnas is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

People

Population1,305
Density191/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,080
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$118,200
Rent$591
Housing Units522
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Population1,305
Population Density191 / sq mi
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Coordinates46.2437°, 5.3502°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,670 mm)
Annual Snowfall40.0 inches (102 cm)
Median Household Income$28,080

About Meillonnas

Meillonnas is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,305. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet (276 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Meillonnas is $28,080, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (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 78 business establishments.

Income: Meillonnas vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,080
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Meillonnas is $118,200, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $591 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 522 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,200
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$591
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units522

Property Tax

Meillonnas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates46.2437°N, 5.3502°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above France avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

493 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 93 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 82 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 55 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 134 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 58 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 87 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 127 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 150 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 131 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 149 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 109 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 147 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 36 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 131 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 145 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 83 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 150 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 102 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 136 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 108 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 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Meillonnas has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Meillonnas

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge AAC+ 64 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Meillonnas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'hôtel-Dieu
Coligny Car Muséum
Espace Comté d'Aranc
Ferme de la Forêt
Ferme de Sougey
Maison de Pays en Bresse
Moulin de Pont des Vents
Musée archéologique d'Izernore
Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée du Revermont
Musée Louis Jourdan
Musée municipal de Bourg-en-Bresse
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie

Libraries in Meillonnas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Lescheroux0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain0.0
Bibliothèque Envie de lire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque0.0
L'Île Ô Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque de Chalamont0.0
Médiathèque de la Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse0.0
Médiathèque Élisabeth et Roger Vailland0.0
Médiathèque Firmin Gémier0.0
Médiathèque Josette Pratte0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Meillonnas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atmosphère
Halle
Marché Couvert
Marché de Balanod
Petite Halle

Castles in Meillonnas

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Meillonnas

Breweries in Meillonnas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie la Perle Noire

Stadiums & Teams in Meillonnas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Meillonnas

15 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0

Airports Near Meillonnas

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean D'avelanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Meillonnas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Meillonnas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meillonnas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Montmerle
Église Saint-Oyen
Église Saint-Thyrse

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 Meillonnas

What is the population of Meillonnas?

Meillonnas has a population of 1,305 residents and is located in France. The population density is 191 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

Is Meillonnas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,080, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,200 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $591 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Meillonnas?

Meillonnas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches, with 40.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Meillonnas?

The job market in Meillonnas faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Meillonnas?

The median home value in Meillonnas is $118,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $591.

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