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Pont-de-Vaux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Pont-de-Vaux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,055. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,055 Population 426/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,756 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,756 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $602/mo rent

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About Pont-de-Vaux

Pont-de-Vaux

Pont-de-Vaux is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

People

Population2,055
Density426/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,756
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$120,400
Rent$602
Housing Units822
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population2,055
Population Density426 / sq mi
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates46.4333°, 4.9447°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$22,756

About Pont-de-Vaux

Pont-de-Vaux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,055. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pont-de-Vaux is $22,756, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 123 business establishments.

Income: Pont-de-Vaux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,756
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)123

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pont-de-Vaux is $120,400, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $602 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 822 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,400
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$602
48% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units822

Property Tax

Pont-de-Vaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates46.4333°N, 4.9447°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 118 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 131 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 92 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 95 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 137 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 146 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 68 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 132 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 110 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 115 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 74 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 100 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 118 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 118 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 118 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 111 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 109 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 127 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 99 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 — — 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Pont-de-Vaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Pont-de-Vaux

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle — — — —
École Elémentaire du Grand Cyprès — — — —
Collège Antoine Chintreuil — — — —
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Radio Stations near Pont-de-Vaux

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Scoop Bourg — MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pont-de-Vaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cathédrale Vieux-Saint-Vincent
Centre Eden
Cité des climats et des vins de Bourgogne
Domaine des Saveurs - Les Planons
Ferme de la Forêt
Ferme de Sougey
Hôtel-Dieu - Musée Greuze
Moulin de Montjay
Musée bourguignon Perrin de Puycousin
Musée Chintreuil
Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du Terroir
Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille
Musée du Vélo Michel-Grézaud
Musée Guillon du Compagnonnage

Libraries in Pont-de-Vaux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque d'Azé0.0
Bibliothèque de Juliénas0.0
Bibliothèque de Lescheroux0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Guigue0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sermoyer0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire INSPÉ0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
Les Arcades0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque L'Épicerie des Mots0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0

Farmers Markets in Pont-de-Vaux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le marché des Gautriats
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de l'Esplanade
Marché de la Place Gardon

Hotels in Pont-de-Vaux

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel du Commerce

Veterinaries in Pont-de-Vaux

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Pont-de-Vaux

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bi1

Breweries in Pont-de-Vaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellagio

Ski Resorts Near Pont-de-Vaux

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Terre Ronde 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Pont-de-Vaux

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)—Medium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield—Small Airport
Autun-Bellevue Airfield—Small Airport
Auxey Duresses Airfield—Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat—Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont—Small Airport
Beaune-Challanges Airfield—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Blanot Airfield—Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield—Small Airport
Brancion Airfield—Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield—Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield—Small Airport
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lombard Airfield—Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Nantoux Airfield—Small Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges Airfield—Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield—Small Airport
Sagy Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield—Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield—Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Pont-de-Vaux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pont de Vaux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pont-de-Vaux

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

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 Pont-de-Vaux

What is the population of Pont-de-Vaux?

Pont-de-Vaux has a population of 2,055 residents and is located in France. The population density is 426 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Pont-de-Vaux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,756, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $602 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pont-de-Vaux?

Pont-de-Vaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pont-de-Vaux?

The job market in Pont-de-Vaux faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 123 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pont-de-Vaux?

The median home value in Pont-de-Vaux is $120,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $602.

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