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Ouches, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Ouches is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,143. Elevation: 1,053 ft (321 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,143 Population 165/sq mi density
1,053 ft Elevation 321 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,196 Median Income
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Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,196 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $449/mo rent

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About Ouches

Ouches

Ouches is a commune in the Loire department in central France.

People

Population1,143
Density165/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,196
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,800
Rent$449
Housing Units457
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Population1,143
Population Density165 / sq mi
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates46.0158°, 3.9883°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$25,196

About Ouches

Ouches is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,143. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet (321 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ouches is $25,196, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (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 69 business establishments.

Income: Ouches vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,196
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ouches is $89,800, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $449 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 457 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.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,800
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$449
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units457

Property Tax

Ouches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates46.0158°N, 3.9883°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 110 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 113 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 124 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 136 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 115 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 92 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 131 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 90 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 124 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 82 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 144 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 132 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 109 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 47 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 91 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 85 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 46 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 132 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 54 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Ouches has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Ouches

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ouches

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Charlieu
Chalet Exposition Arboretum
Couvent des Cordeliers
Écomusée
L'Orée - De fils en liens
Le Grand Couvert
Musée Alice Taverne
Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier
Musée du verrier
Musée Joseph Dechelette
Musée municipal
Musée Reflet Brionnais
Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis
Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez
Retro Machines

Libraries in Ouches

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Bussy-Albieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Sixte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Didier-Sur-Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien-La-Vêtre0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thurin0.0
Bibliothèque de Vougy0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Balbigny0.0
Médiathèque de Briennon0.0
Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté0.0
Médiathèque de Roanne0.0
Médiathèque de Villers0.0
Médiathèque des Vals d’Aix et Isable0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque La Grange Aventure0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Noirétable0.0
Point Lecture du Mayollet0.0

Farmers Markets in Ouches

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Renaison
Les Halles Diderot
Parking - Marché de Perreux

Castles in Ouches

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Origny

Breweries in Ouches

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La limaille
Les Brasseurs du Sornin
Sarl Hugo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Ouches

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ouches

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ouches

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouches

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Georges

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 Ouches

What is the population of Ouches?

Ouches has a population of 1,143 residents and is located in France. The population density is 165 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

Is Ouches expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,196, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $449 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 Ouches?

Ouches has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ouches?

The job market in Ouches faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ouches?

The median home value in Ouches is $89,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $449.

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