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Oyonnax, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Oyonnax is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 25,697. Elevation: 1,824 ft (556 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
FHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 25,697 |
| Population Density | 1,830 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2592°, 5.6573° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.2 inches (1,733 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.1 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,807 |
About Oyonnax
Oyonnax is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 25,697. The city sits at an elevation of 1,824 feet (556 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Oyonnax vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $19,807 |
| 74% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.4% |
| 328% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.0% |
| 126% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,542 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $129,400 |
| 54% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $647 |
| 44% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,279 |
Property Tax
Climate in Oyonnax
Oyonnax has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1255 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2592°N, 5.6573°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 | - | - | 90 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
Oyonnax has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (3.2").
Schools in Oyonnax
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire privée Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Louis Armand | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Paul Painlevé | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Rostand | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique privé Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire La Victoire | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Geilles | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Marcel Pagnol | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Alphonse Daudet | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Lucie Aubrac | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Bernard Clavel | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Paul Painlevé | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Pasteur Sud | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Pasteur Nord | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire La Forge | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire L'Églisette | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle privée Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Simone Veil | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Paul Rivet | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Pasteur Nord | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle La Forge | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle L'Eglisette | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Ampère | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Louis Lumière | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Jean Moulin | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Oyonnax
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Meuh | electronic, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS Couleur 3 (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vostok (CH) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Planet Ambi HD (CH) | ambient, drone | MP3 320 kbps | |
| H2O | annecy, haute-savoie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Basspistol Radio (CH) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Geneva Latina Radio (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Lac (CH) | genève, lac | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rockenfolie | rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Rock | alternative rock, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Légende du Rock | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zones 93,8 FM | african, blues | MP3 192 kbps | |
| One FM (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scoop Bourg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KTFM / Global Sport (CH) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| World Radio Switzerland (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SunAlpes Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FMR | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| La radio Plus | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Oyonnax
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Atelier des Savoir-Faire | ||||
| Le Monde des Automates | ||||
| Moulin de Pont des Vents | ||||
| Musée archéologique d'Izernore | ||||
| Musée de l'Abbaye | ||||
| 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 du Jouet | ||||
| Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie | ||||
| Musée Métiers d'Autrefois du Haut Jura | ||||
| Pipe and diamond Museum | ||||
| Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie | ||||
| Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur |
Libraries in Oyonnax
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Collonges | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Doculentation et d'Information | 0.0 | |||||
| La fraternelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Champ du Livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Dubouillon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Josette Pratte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jura-Sud | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Dôme | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oyonnax
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché artisanal de la Grenette | |||||
| Parc Jeantet |
Hotels in Oyonnax
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Oyonnax
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Oyonnax
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Oyonnax
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Oyonnax
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oyonnax
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Oyonnax
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Oyonnax
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Oyonnax
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du Lizon | ||||
| Brasserie L'étincelle |
Stadiums & Teams in Oyonnax
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Oyonnax
34 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Rousses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Trélasse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Longchaumois Rosset | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint-George | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellefontaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Gentianes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Brassus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dôle-Tuffes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Morbier - Le Glacier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| L'Orient | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| l'Abbaye | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Foncine le Haut | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mouthe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Métabief | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Semnoz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Croisette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Menthières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mijoux - La Faucille | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Hautes Combes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Serra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Oyonnax
48 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 |
| Balaiseaux 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 |
| 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 |
| La Vrine Ultralight Airfield | - | 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 |
| Montricher Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontarlier 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 Oyonnax
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| Oyonnax Anatole France |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Oyonnax
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Villages palafittes du lac de Chalain |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oyonnax
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église évangélique Oyonnax - Saint-Claude | |
| Église Notre-Dame de La Plaine | |
| Église Saint-Léger | |
| Mosquée Er-Rahma |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Oyonnax
What is the population of Oyonnax?
Oyonnax has a population of 25,697 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,830 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 square miles.
Is Oyonnax expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,807, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,400 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Oyonnax?
Oyonnax has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Oyonnax?
The job market in Oyonnax faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,542 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Oyonnax?
The median home value in Oyonnax is $129,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647.