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Montoison, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Montoison is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,572. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,572 Population 169/sq mi density
614 ft Elevation 187 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,713 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$27,713 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$108,400 home value, $542/mo rent

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About Montoison

Montoison

Montoison is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,572
Density169/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$27,713
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,400
Rent$542
Housing Units629
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Population1,572
Population Density169 / sq mi
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Coordinates44.7961°, 4.9412°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$27,713

About Montoison

Montoison is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,572. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montoison is $27,713, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 94 business establishments.

Income: Montoison vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,713
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montoison is $108,400, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $542 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 629 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,400
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$542
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units629

Property Tax

Climate in Montoison

Montoison 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
Montoison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates44.7961°N, 4.9412°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

629 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 M4.8 141 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 135 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 139 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 147 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 144 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 138 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 70 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 139 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 61 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 142 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 132 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 134 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 142 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 142 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 127 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 86 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 143 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 140 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 115 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Montoison has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Montoison

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Elémentaire de Montoison - - - -
Ecole Maternelle de Montoison - - - -
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Radio Stations near Montoison

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 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
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Montoison

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardéche Miniatures
Centre d'art de Crest
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Exposition
La Gare des Ramières
La Maison des Voisins
Les Clévos, cité des savoirs
Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs
Maison de la Résistance Mathias Mathieu
Maison du Site de la Forêt de Saoû
Musée Archéologique
Musée Associatif de Montélimar (archéologie, géologie, préhistoire, médiéval et numismatique)
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montélimar
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles
Musée de Crussol
Musée de l'Insolite
Musée de la Miniature
Musée de la Nationale 7
Musée de la Pogne
Musée de la Ville
Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile
Musée des Berthalais
Musée des Sports
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans
Palais des bonbons et du nougat
Sanctuaire St Joseph

Libraries in Montoison

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Bibliothèque de Montmeyran0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien en Saint-Alban0.0
Bibliothèque du DSDA0.0
Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Beauchastel0.0
CASI Cheminots Région de Lyon0.0
CDI0.0
Chatulivre0.0
IFSI-IFAS du GHPP de Montélimar0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chabeuil0.0
Médiathèque de Chateauneuf sur Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Médiathèque de Portes lès Valence0.0
Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque du pays de Bourdeaux0.0
Médiathèque du Plan0.0
Médiathèque du Tambour0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Maurice Pic0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
médiathèque Le Patio0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiathèque Vallée de la Drôme0.0

Farmers Markets in Montoison

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Etoile Café
Grand Quai
Halle Saint-Jean
Marché
Marché aux Fruits
Marché de Chabeuil
Marché de Cruas
Marché des producteurs locaux
Place de l'Europe
Place des Clercs
Place du Marché
Place du Marché

Breweries in Montoison

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3:6:9 Bière Craft
Brasserie de la Pleine Lune
Brasserie Hildegarde

Stadiums & Teams in Montoison

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Montoison

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colline des Bains 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Coulmes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Montoison

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Aubenasson-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Altiport de La Motte Chalancon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Banon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Faucon-Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin-Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie-Small Airport
Altisurface du Grand Terrus-Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip-Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield-Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield-Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield-Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield-Small Airport
Les Vastres Airfield-Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield-Small Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield-Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield-Small Airport
St Jean D'avelanne Airfield-Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Montoison

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montoison

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Anne

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 Montoison

What is the population of Montoison?

Montoison has a population of 1,572 residents and is located in France. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

Is Montoison expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,713, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,400 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $542 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Montoison?

Montoison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Montoison?

The job market in Montoison faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montoison?

The median home value in Montoison is $108,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $542.

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