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Raon-l'Étape, France

Grand Est · France

Raon-l'Étape is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 6,420. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,420 Population 385/sq mi density
945 ft Elevation 288 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,930 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$20,930 median income, 21.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent

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About Raon-l'Étape

Raon-l'Étape

Raon-l'Étape is a commune in the Vosges Department in Grand Est in northeastern France.

People

Population6,420
Density385/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,930
Unemployment21.0%
Poverty23.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$94,000
Rent$470
Housing Units2,568
Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Population6,420
Population Density385 / sq mi
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Coordinates48.4041°, 6.8386°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.3 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$20,930

About Raon-l'Étape

Raon-l'Étape is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 6,420. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Raon-l'Étape is $20,930, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 385 business establishments.

Income: Raon-l'Étape vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,930
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.0%
483% above France avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above France avg
Establishments (County)385

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Raon-l'Étape is $94,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $470 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,568 total housing units in the city. 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,000
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$470
60% below France avg
Rent Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,568

Property Tax

Raon-l'Étape experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.2 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates48.4041°N, 6.8386°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above France avg
Snowfall 15.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

996 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 21 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 107 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 133 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 112 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 133 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 83 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 106 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 77 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 119 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 102 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 120 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 104 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 108 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 85 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 16 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 107 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 109 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
February 35°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Raon-l'Étape has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Raon-l'Étape

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Thérèse - - - -
École Primaire Publique Gabrielle Petit - - - -
École Primaire Publique Joseph Colin - - - -
École Primaire Publique Louis Madelin - - - -
École primaire publique Maurice Courtin - - - -
Lycée Professionnel Louis Geisler - - - -
Collège Louis Pasteur - - - -
École primaire - - - -
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Raon-l'Étape

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magnum Haute Vosges - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Raon-l'Étape

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CID 14-18
Espace Expo
Haut-Fer de Brouaumont
Le Haut-Fer de Ban-de-Laveline
Musée Baccarat Collection
Musée de l'Abbé Grégoire
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la Terre
Musée des Mines d'Argent de la Croix
Musée des Sources d'Hercule
Musée du textile
Musée Henri-Mathieu
Musée Pierre Noël
Salle de Classe Musée
Scierie de La Hallière
Train Land

Libraries in Raon-l'Étape

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse de Lamartine0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale d'Étival-Clairefontaine0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de Raon-l'Étape0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de Senones0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale La Boussole0.0
Médiathèque Jean-de-la-Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Nicolas0.0
Pôle culturel0.0

Farmers Markets in Raon-l'Étape

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au terroir des Bohos
Foire aux lapins. Marché Fermier
Marché d'Anould
Marché d'Étival-Clairefontaine
Marché de Bruyères
Marché de Nayemont
Marché de produits locaux de La Bourgonce
Marché de Rambervillers
Marché de Raon l'Étape
Marché de Sainte-Marguerite
Marché des Jardins de l'Abbaye
Marché dominical de Mortagne
Marché du Samedi de Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
Marché Hebdomadaire de Corcieux
Marché Hebdomadaire de Fraize
Marché Hebdomadaire de Raon l'Étape
Marché Hebdomadaire de Senones
Marché Paysan de Senones

Hotels in Raon-l'Étape

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Restaurant Relais Lorraine Alsace Père & Fils

Cafes in Raon-l'Étape

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Point Central

Cinemas in Raon-l'Étape

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Halle aux Blés

Theatres in Raon-l'Étape

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halle aux Grains et Théâtre

Dentists in Raon-l'Étape

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lecomte Bertrand

Train Stations in Raon-l'Étape

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raon-l'Étape

Gas Stations in Raon-l'Étape

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Service E. Leclerc

Banks in Raon-l'Étape

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque CIC Est
Banque Populaire Lorraine Champagne
Caisse d'Épargne de Lorraine Champagne-Ardenne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale

Breweries in Raon-l'Étape

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Eleos
Brasserie La Bourlingueuse
L'Opercule
La Brass'Potes
La Brass'Potes

Ski Resorts Near Raon-l'Étape

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lac Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valtin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Schlucht 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gérardmer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gaschney 360 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Markstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ventron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rouge Gazon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Raon-l'Étape

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base-Medium Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base-Medium Airport
Albé-Val de Villé Airfield-Small Airport
Bambi Air Club-Small Airport
Belfort Chaux Airfield-Small Airport
Bining Airfield-Small Airport
Cappel Airfield-Small Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield-Small Airport
Dropt AltiSurface-Small Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace-Small Airport
Épinal Dogneville Airfield-Small Airport
Folschviller Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Couronné Airfield-Small Airport
Gros Rederching Airfield-Small Airport
Herbéviller Airfield-Small Airport
Hoeville Airfield-Small Airport
Jasney Airfield-Small Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield-Small Airport
La Tête Des Champs Altiport-Small Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield-Small Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield-Small Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lunéville-Croismare Airfield-Small Airport
Masevaux Airfield-Small Airport
Mont sur Meurthe Airfield-Small Airport
Mosailes en Moselle Airfield-Small Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Nancy Azelot Airfield-Small Airport
Nancy-Malzéville Airfield-Small Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Avold Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix Airfield-Small Airport
Sarre-Union Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield-Small Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnois Ultralight Aeroclub-Small Airport
Saverne Steinbourg Airfield-Small Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Siersthal Airstrip-Small Airport
Soppe Airfield-Small Airport
Trois Forêts Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
ULM HIGHLANDER Airfield-Small Airport
Ville sur Illon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Raon-l'Étape

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Bertrichamps
Raon-l'Étape

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raon-l'Étape

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Pestiférés
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Luc
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens

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 Raon-l'Étape

What is the population of Raon-l'Étape?

Raon-l'Étape has a population of 6,420 residents and is located in France. The population density is 385 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles.

Is Raon-l'Étape expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,930, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Raon-l'Étape?

Raon-l'Étape has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches, with 15.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Raon-l'Étape?

The job market in Raon-l'Étape faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 385 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Raon-l'Étape?

The median home value in Raon-l'Étape is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.

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