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Porcieu, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Porcieu is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,420. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,420 Population 135/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,952 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,952 median income, 9.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $633/mo rent

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About Porcieu

Porcieu

Porcieu-Amblagnieu is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,420
Density135/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,952
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$633
Housing Units568
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population1,420
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates45.8342°, 5.4017°
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$25,952

About Porcieu

Porcieu is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,420. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 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 Porcieu is $25,952, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (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 85 business establishments.

Income: Porcieu vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,952
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Porcieu is $126,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $633 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 568 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 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$633
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units568

Property Tax

Climate in Porcieu

Porcieu has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 868 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.1° / 6.7° 54.4
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.5° 47.2
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.4° 54.3
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17° 71.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21° 84.2
Jun 20°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.1° 70.5
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.5° 67.5
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.4° 71.7
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.6° 89.0
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 9.6° / 17.4° 101.7
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.8° / 11° 91.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.3° 64.9
Porcieu 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 860 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

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates45.8342°N, 5.4017°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above France avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 148 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 76 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 49 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 70 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 50 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 115 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 96 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 86 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 145 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 11 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 92 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 137 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 37 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 113 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 114 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 135 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 131 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 145 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 117 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 45 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 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Porcieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Porcieu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIRGIN RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Pluriel MP3 320 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Porcieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'art contemporain de Lacoux
Château des Allymes
Espace Comté d'Aranc
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Maison Ravier
Minéralogica
Musée
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon
Musée de la Lauze
Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey
Musée des traditions bugistes
Musée du Cheminot
Musée du Vieux Pérouges
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Musee Tour De Guet
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
Patrimoine, culture et traditions
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie

Libraries in Porcieu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Beligneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Chavanoz0.0
Bibliothèque de Four0.0
Bibliothèque de Jameyzieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaulx-Milieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaux-en-Bugey0.0
Bibliothèque des Fougères0.0
Bibliothèque des Roches0.0
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 Crémieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale La ronde des livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Agnès Varda0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu0.0
Médiathèque de Chalamont0.0
Médiathèque de Champfleuri0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau0.0
Médiathèque de Villefontaine0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque La Grenette0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Porcieu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché
Marché
Marché de producteurs locaux

Train Stations in Porcieu

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Source
Montalieu - Vallée Bleue

Breweries in Porcieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie "Le Berliet"
Brasserie des Ursulines
Brasserie Malt Emoi

Stadiums & Teams in Porcieu

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Ski Resorts Near Porcieu

30 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 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
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0

Airports Near Porcieu

50 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
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porcieu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-André-et-Saint-Laurent

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 Porcieu

What is the population of Porcieu?

Porcieu has a population of 1,420 residents and is located in France. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

Is Porcieu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,952, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Porcieu?

Porcieu 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 Porcieu?

The job market in Porcieu faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Porcieu?

The median home value in Porcieu is $126,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $633.

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