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Privas, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Privas is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 9,545. Elevation: 1,004 ft (306 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
AClimate
| Population | 9,545 |
| Population Density | 2,035 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7350°, 4.5992° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9 inches (912 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,151 |
About Privas
Privas is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 9,545. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet (306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Privas vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,151 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.6% |
| 361% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
| 69% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 573 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,600 |
| 64% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $513 |
| 56% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,818 |
Property Tax
Climate in Privas
Privas has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7350°N, 4.5992°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Privas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Privas
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Vincent d'Indy | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Sacré Coeur | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Notre-Dame | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Clotilde Habozit | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Rosa Parks | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Rosa Parks | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Masneuf | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Vincent d'Indy | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Vincent d'Indy | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire René Cassin | - | - | - | - |
| École Elémentaire Roger Planchon | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique privé du Sacré-Coeur Notre-Dame | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle René Cassin | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame Saint-Louis | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Privas
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Méga | chansons françaises, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Fréquence 7 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Micheline | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Panoramix Radio Station | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Saint Ferréol | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Saint Féréol | associative | MP3 | |
| Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans | local, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jean marc Relut | local music, shanson | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RCF Drôme | christian | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Privas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arche des métiers | ||||
| Ardéche Miniatures | ||||
| Ardelaine Musée Vivant de la Laine | ||||
| Autour du Moulin de Raoul | ||||
| Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair | ||||
| Écomusée des Terrasses | ||||
| Exposition | ||||
| La Maison du Bijou | ||||
| La Maison du Châtaignier | ||||
| Le Moulinage de la Neuve | ||||
| Le Petit Musée Agriculture et Artisanat | ||||
| Le Petit Musée du Bizarre | ||||
| Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs | ||||
| Maison Champanhet: Musée des Savoir-Faire Ardéchois | ||||
| Maison Jean Ferrat | ||||
| Moulin de Mandy | ||||
| Moulin de Pailhiaire | ||||
| Muséal-Site Antique-Alba | ||||
| Musée Associatif de Montélimar (archéologie, géologie, préhistoire, médiéval et numismatique) | ||||
| Musée Clément Faugier | ||||
| Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montélimar | ||||
| Musée de l'Insolite | ||||
| Musée de la Miniature | ||||
| Musée de la Nationale 7 | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation en Ardèche | ||||
| Musée de la Ville | ||||
| Musée des arts et des traditions populaires du Pays de Berg | ||||
| Musée des Sports | ||||
| Musée du Nougat – Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran | ||||
| Musée du Vivaris Protestant | ||||
| Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse | ||||
| Musée Olivier de Serres | ||||
| Muséum de l'Ardèche | ||||
| Palais des bonbons et du nougat |
Libraries in Privas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque D'Alissas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien en Saint-Alban | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Silhac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Beauchastel | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de ressouces Olivier de Serres | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Multimedia du Teil | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard | 0.0 | |||||
| IFSI-IFAS du GHPP de Montélimar | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Cheylard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Élise et Maurice Boulle - Espace Culturel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Esperluette | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale Maurice Pic | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Ferrat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louise Michel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Rhône Crussol | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Rhône Crussol | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Privas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Cruas | |||||
| Marché des Producteurs et des Artisans (mai-octobre) | |||||
| Place de l'Hôtel de Ville | |||||
| Place des écoles | |||||
| Place du boulodrome | |||||
| Place du clot | |||||
| Place du Film Documentaire | |||||
| Place du Marché |
Hotels in Privas
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Privas
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Privas
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Privas
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Privas
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Privas
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Privas
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Privas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bière Bourganel | ||||
| Brasserie Artisanale La Fabrique |
Stadiums & Teams in Privas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Privas
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station du Mont Serein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Croix de Bauzon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Estables | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Nordique du Meygal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Privas
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | - | Medium Airport |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | GNB | Medium Airport |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Valence-Chabeuil Airport | VAF | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Aubenasson | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Faucon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de l'Escoulin | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | - | Small Airport |
| Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Assieu Paramotor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avignon-Pujaut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champis 07 Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Bacchus Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Deyras Saint Victor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edgar Soumille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Champ Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Grand'combe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Vastres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montélimar-Ancône Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pierrelatte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Victor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tornac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uzès-Belvezet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Valréas Visan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vienne Reventin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Privas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Privas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Privas
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle du centre hospitalier Sainte-Marie | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Douleurs | |
| Église Évangélique | |
| Église Saint-Thomas | |
| Temple protestant de Privas |
Quick Facts
🇫🇷 About France
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Privas
What is the population of Privas?
Privas has a population of 9,545 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,035 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.
Is Privas expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,151, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,600 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $513 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Privas?
Privas 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 76°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Privas?
The job market in Privas faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 573 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Privas?
The median home value in Privas is $102,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $513.