Nantua, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Nantua is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,269. Elevation: 1,591 ft (485 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Nantua
Nantua is a commune in and subprefecture of the Ain département in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France. The commune of Nantua comprises the glacial Lac de Nantua.
People
Economy
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B+Climate
| Population | 4,269 |
| Population Density | 864 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1534°, 5.6060° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.8 inches (1,670 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 40.0 inches (102 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,840 |
About Nantua
Nantua is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,269. The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet (485 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.
Income: Nantua vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $19,840 |
| 74% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.8% |
| 311% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.0% |
| 142% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $111,000 |
| 61% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $555 |
| 52% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,708 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below France avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 864/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1534°N, 5.6060°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Nantua has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.4").
Schools in Nantua
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée professionnel privé rural de l'Ain | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Thérèse | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Xavier Bichat | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Jean-Louis Aubert | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Xavier Bichat | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nantua
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Alto | hits, pop | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Radio Scoop Bourg | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zones 93,8 FM | african, blues | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Nantua
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'art contemporain de Lacoux | ||||
| Château des Allymes | ||||
| Espace Comté d'Aranc | ||||
| Moulin de Pont des Vents | ||||
| Musée archéologique d'Izernore | ||||
| Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain | ||||
| Musée de la Tournerie - Artisanat sur Corne | ||||
| Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey | ||||
| Musée des traditions bugistes | ||||
| Musée du Bois | ||||
| Musée du Bugey-Valromey | ||||
| Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie | ||||
| Musée du Revermont | ||||
| Musée Métiers d'Autrefois du Haut Jura | ||||
| Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie | ||||
| Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur |
Libraries in Nantua
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Champ du Livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Valromey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Dubouillon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Josette Pratte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Grenette | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nantua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Parc Jeantet |
Hotels in Nantua
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nantua
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Nantua
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nantua
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nantua
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nantua
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du Lizon | ||||
| Brasserie L'étincelle | ||||
| Micro Brasserie la Virgule |
Stadiums & Teams in Nantua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nantua
32 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Hautes Combes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mouthe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Foncine le Haut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Orient | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Le Glacier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Brassus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Gentianes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bellefontaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-George | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Longchaumois Rosset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Trélasse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Rousses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dôle-Tuffes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Serra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Granier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mijoux - La Faucille | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Menthières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Croisette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Semnoz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau du Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Revard | 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 | — | — | — |
| Les Entremonts | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nantua
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | Large Airport |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | Large Airport |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | — | Medium Airport |
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Annemasse Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LYN | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux | — | Small Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arbois Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arthenas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM d'Izenave | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Polliat | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Val-Revermont | — | Small Airport |
| Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belley-Peyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boissia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Doucier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frontonas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tour-de-Pin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tranclière Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Leyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lombard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Corbas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mionnay Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sagy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Jean D'avelanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Talissieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tournus Cuisery Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yenne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nantua
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Nantua |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nantua
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbatiale Saint-Michel |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nantua
What is the population of Nantua?
Nantua has a population of 4,269 residents and is located in France. The population density is 864 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.
Is Nantua expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,840, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $555 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Nantua?
Nantua 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 Nantua?
The job market in Nantua faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 256 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nantua?
The median home value in Nantua is $111,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $555.
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