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Retournac, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Retournac is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,588. Elevation: 1,781 ft (543 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,588 Population 147/sq mi density
1,781 ft Elevation 543 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,982 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,982 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $429/mo rent

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About Retournac

Retournac

Retournac is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

People

Population2,588
Density147/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,982
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$429
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Population2,588
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Coordinates45.2039°, 4.0333°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$22,982

About Retournac

Retournac is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,588. The city sits at an elevation of 1,781 feet (543 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Retournac is $22,982, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 155 business establishments.

Income: Retournac vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,982
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)155

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Retournac is $85,800, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $429 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,035 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,800
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$429
63% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,035

Property Tax

Climate in Retournac

Retournac has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.4° 38.2
Feb 2°C / 36°F -2.7° / 6.7° 28.1
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.6° 33.3
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.4° 57.6
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.4° 76.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.7° 75.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.3° 71.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.4° 60.7
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.6° 69.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5° / 14.8° 67.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 0.8° / 9.1° 63.6
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -1.8° / 6.1° 42.3
Retournac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,781 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Area17.7 sq mi (45.8 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates45.2039°N, 4.0333°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 105 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 125 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 136 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 112 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 139 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 M3.8 134 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 114 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 125 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 111 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 145 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 128 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 118 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 128 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 144 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 86 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 83 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 48 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 73 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Retournac has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Retournac

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Elémentaire
École élémentaire
Collège Boris Vian
École Elémentaire
Jardin d'Enfants Coucou Hibou
École Publique de Jussac
École Colegram
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Radio Stations near Retournac

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Retournac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée des Bruneaux
Écomusée des Monts du Forez
Ferme à toit de chaume dite Ferme Perrel
L'Atelier du Sabotier Et Galerie d'Art Lou Ventor
La Fabrique
Le Camino
Musée Crozatier
Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée de Versilhac
Musée des mécaniques anciennes
Musée Jules Romains

Libraries in Retournac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse0.0
Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots0.0
Les compères de Nasredine0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Craponne-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de la Haute-Loire0.0
Médiathèque Henri Dubois0.0
Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Retournac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché de Craponne-sur-Arzon
Place Boncompain
Place de la Mairie
Place des Moulettes
Place du Plot
Place Henri Champagnac

Hotels in Retournac

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Le Saint-Jacques

Cafes in Retournac

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Le Saint-Jacques

Cinemas in Retournac

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Filature

Castles in Retournac

7 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Artias
Château de Chabanolles
Château de Chazelles
Château de la Place
Château de Mercuret
Château de Vaux
Château de Ventressac

Train Stations in Retournac

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Retournac

Gas Stations in Retournac

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Retournac

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Retournac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Brasserie des Plantes

Stadiums & Teams in Retournac

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Retournac

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Retournac

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Retournac

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste
Retournac
Saint-André-de-Chalencon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Retournac

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine
Église collégiale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Gilles
Église Saint-Julien-de-Brioude

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 Retournac

What is the population of Retournac?

Retournac has a population of 2,588 residents and is located in France. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 17.7 square miles.

Is Retournac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,982, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $429 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Retournac?

Retournac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Retournac?

The job market in Retournac faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 155 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Retournac?

The median home value in Retournac is $85,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $429.

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