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Parnans, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Parnans is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 506. Elevation: 784 ft (239 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
506 Population 148/sq mi density
784 ft Elevation 239 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,704 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,704 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population506
Density148/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,704
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,800
Rent$544
Housing Units202
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Population506
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Coordinates45.1096°, 5.1430°
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$25,704

About Parnans

Parnans is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 506. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet (239 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 Parnans is $25,704, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (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 30 business establishments.

Income: Parnans vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,704
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Parnans is $108,800, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 202 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,800
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units202

Property Tax

Parnans 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 784 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

Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates45.1096°N, 5.1430°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

756 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 M4.8 136 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 140 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 126 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 138 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 141 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 112 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 120 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 119 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 108 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 109 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 135 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 37 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 140 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 140 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 94 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 124 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 145 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 135 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 131 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Parnans has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Parnans

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique Parnans
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Radio Stations near Parnans

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
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
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Parnans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Ecomusée des Objets d'Antan
Espace Muséographique
Espace Royans & Vercors
Les outils de nos ancêtres
Maison-musée de Rochechinard
Mémorial de la Résistance
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Bressieux
Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles
Musée de l'Eau
Musée de la Pogne
Musée de la Préhistoire de Vassieux-en-Vercors
Musée de Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye
Musée départemental de la Résistance du Vercors
Musée des Dauphins
Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans
Salle du souvenir

Libraries in Parnans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Bibliothèque du DSDA0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale le Lutrin0.0
Bibliothèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations0.0
Bibliothèque Le Préau0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pact0.0
Chatulivre0.0
La Bib D40.0
La gare des mots0.0
La Halle0.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Biévre-Isére0.0
Médiathèque de Chabeuil0.0
Médiathèque de Chateauneuf sur Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Médiathèque de Mours Saint Eusèbe0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque du Plan0.0
Médiathèque du Tambour0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg0.0
Médiathèque Monnaie0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Parnans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché de Chabeuil
Marché de Saint-Marcellin
Marché des producteurs
Place de l'Europe
Place du Marché

Breweries in Parnans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Pleine Lune
La Bi'nche
La Tarz
O' Saint-Paul
Tarz

Stadiums & Teams in Parnans

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Parnans

19 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Parnans

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Parnans

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Montmiral

Churches & Religious Organizations in Parnans

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Christophe
Église Saint-Évode

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 Parnans

What is the population of Parnans?

Parnans has a population of 506 residents and is located in France. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

Is Parnans expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,704, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Parnans?

Parnans 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 Parnans?

The unemployment rate in Parnans is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Parnans?

The median home value in Parnans is $108,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $544.

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