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Poule-les-Écharmeaux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Poule-les-Écharmeaux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 896. Elevation: 1,900 ft (579 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
896 Population 82/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,067 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,067 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $557/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population896
Density82/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,067
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$111,400
Rent$557
Housing Units358
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Population896
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Coordinates46.1490°, 4.4573°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$25,067

About Poule-les-Écharmeaux

Poule-les-Écharmeaux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 896. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet (579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Poule-les-Écharmeaux is $25,067, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (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 54 business establishments.

Income: Poule-les-Écharmeaux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,067
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Poule-les-Écharmeaux is $111,400, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $557 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 358 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,400
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$557
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units358

Property Tax

Poule-les-Écharmeaux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates46.1490°N, 4.4573°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

322 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 M4.5 147 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 118 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 149 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 121 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 143 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 149 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 80 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 103 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 135 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 107 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 111 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 129 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 83 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 136 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 104 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 128 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 124 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 106 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 119 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Poule-les-Écharmeaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire — — — —
École primaire — — — —
École primaire — — — —
École primaire privée Saint-Martin — — — —
École primaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Poule-les-Écharmeaux

47 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Radio jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE — AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioCanut — MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
8Beats — MP3
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues — AAC+ 64 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 — MP3 128 kbps
Activ radio — MP3 320 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 — MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station — MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge — AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM party — MP3 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) — MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône — MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 — AAC+ 128 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
Tonic radio — MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock — MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 — MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY — MP3
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel — MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boucle Ferroviaire
Écomusée du Haut-Beaujolais
Exposition de Peinture
La Maison du Terroir Beaujolais
Lab 71
Le Prieuré
Maison des Patrimoines en Bourgogne du Sud
Maison des Vieux Métiers
Musée Barthélemy Thimonnier de la Machine à coudre et du Cycle
Musée Claude Bernard
Musée de l'école de Belleroche
Musée des Traditions Populaires Marius Audin
Musée du Tissage
Musée Gabriel Chevallier
Musée Jean-Claude Colin
Musée John Mc Grew
Musée l'Histoire du Vigneron en Beaujolais

Libraries in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A.B.C. Bibliothèque0.0
biblioteque jean de la fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Claude Vermorel0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arcinges0.0
Bibliothèque d'Écoche0.0
Bibliothèque de Chamelet0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne0.0
Bibliothèque Jean De La Fontaine0.0
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 La Gresle0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Limas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Porte des Pierres Dorées0.0
La médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiagora Vert Pré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Pivot0.0
Médiathèque Champollion0.0
Médiathèque de Belmont-de-la-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Laurent d'Oingt0.0
Médiathèque de Villers0.0
Quartier Livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le martsi du vendredi

Hotels in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Nations
Rod & Sève

Cafes in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le bistrot D'angèle

Gas Stations in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #2412738217

Breweries in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Couleuvre
L'Affoleuse
La Part des Autres
Les Deux Branches

Ski Resorts Near Poule-les-Écharmeaux

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 Poule-les-Écharmeaux

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Brancion Airfield—Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield—Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield—Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Luzy Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield—Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield—Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield—Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
La Poste
La Poste
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique de Gleizé
Clinique Les Bruyères | Inicea
kinésithérapeute

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poule-les-Écharmeaux

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église de Lafont
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Poule-les-Écharmeaux

What is the population of Poule-les-Écharmeaux?

Poule-les-Écharmeaux has a population of 896 residents and is located in France. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 10.9 square miles.

Is Poule-les-Écharmeaux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,067, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,400 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $557 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Poule-les-Écharmeaux?

Poule-les-Écharmeaux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Poule-les-Écharmeaux?

The job market in Poule-les-Écharmeaux faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Poule-les-Écharmeaux?

The median home value in Poule-les-Écharmeaux is $111,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $557.

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