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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).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,269 Population 864/sq mi density
1,591 ft Elevation 485 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,840 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,840 median income, 14.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$111,000 home value, $555/mo rent

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About Nantua

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

Population4,269
Density864/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$19,840
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty30.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$111,000
Rent$555
Housing Units1,708
Rent Burden31.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Population4,269
Population Density864 / sq mi
Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Coordinates46.1534°, 5.6060°
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$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.

The median household income in Nantua is $19,840, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 256 business establishments.

Income: Nantua vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,840
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.8%
311% above France avg
Poverty Rate30.0%
142% above France avg
Establishments (County)256

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nantua is $111,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $555 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,708 total housing units in the city. 31.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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 Burden31.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,708

Property Tax

Nantua 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 1,591 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

Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density864/sq mi
Coordinates46.1534°N, 5.6060°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above France avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

640 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 140 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 60 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 33 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 72 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 77 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 36 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 140 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 107 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 131 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 120 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 135 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 28 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 115 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 86 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 136 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 131 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 74 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 123 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 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Le Champ du Livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille0.0
Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse0.0
Médiathèque du Valromey0.0
Médiathèque Dubouillon0.0
Médiathèque Josette Pratte0.0
Médiathèque La Grenette0.0
Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET0.0

Farmers Markets in Nantua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché
Parc Jeantet

Hotels in Nantua

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Embarcadère

Cafes in Nantua

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar AVCI

Cinemas in Nantua

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Club

Gas Stations in Nantua

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais Résidences

Banks in Nantua

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
LCL

Breweries in Nantua

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Lizon
Brasserie L'étincelle
Micro Brasserie la Virgule

Stadiums & Teams in Nantua

TeamLeagueDivision

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.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat 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 Côte 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 Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean D'avelanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
Yenne AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nantua

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nantua

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nantua

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Saint-Michel

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 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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