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Rignieux-le-Franc, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Rignieux-le-Franc is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 922. Elevation: 925 ft (282 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
922 Population 174/sq mi density
925 ft Elevation 282 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,372 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,372 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $696/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population922
Density174/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,372
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$139,200
Rent$696
Housing Units369
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Population922
Population Density174 / sq mi
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Coordinates45.9404°, 5.1856°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,082 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$28,372

About Rignieux-le-Franc

Rignieux-le-Franc is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 922. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet (282 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Rignieux-le-Franc is $28,372, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (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 55 business establishments.

Income: Rignieux-le-Franc vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,372
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rignieux-le-Franc is $139,200, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $696 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 369 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$139,200
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$696
40% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units369

Property Tax

Climate in Rignieux-le-Franc

Rignieux-le-Franc 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
Rignieux-le-Franc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates45.9404°N, 5.1856°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 89 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 91 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 62 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 117 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 64 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 116 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 102 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 110 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 20 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 134 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 52 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 123 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 149 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 143 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 145 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 137 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 47 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 23 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 60 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 75 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 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Rignieux-le-Franc has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Rignieux-le-Franc

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Rignieux-le-Franc

44 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
VIRGIN RADIO MP3 128 kbps
8Beats MP3
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues AAC+ 64 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel MP3 320 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge AAC+ 64 kbps
PROJET XY MP3
Tonic radio MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rignieux-le-Franc

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Apothicairerie de Montluel
Château des Allymes
Conservatoire de la Fondation Berliet
Espace Muséal de Gandil
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Minéralogica
Missions 2070
Musée d'art et d'histoire locale de Montluel
Musée de la Lauze
Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey
Musée des traditions bugistes
Musée du Cheminot
Musée du train miniature
Musée du Vieux Pérouges
Musée Louis Jourdan
Musee Tour De Guet
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
OL Le Musée
Patrimoine, culture et traditions
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie

Libraries in Rignieux-le-Franc

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Beligneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Chavanoz0.0
Bibliothèque de Jameyzieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaux-en-Bugey0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Bazin0.0
Bibliothèque municipal de La Boisse0.0
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 municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Crémieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale La ronde des livres0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Claudel0.0
Espace Pierre Poivre0.0
L'Île Ô Livres0.0
Le Jardins des Lecteurs0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chalamont0.0
Médiathèque et Ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque François Édouard0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque La Grenette0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Satolas-et-Bonce0.0

Farmers Markets in Rignieux-le-Franc

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle couverte
Halles
intermarché
Marché de producteurs locaux
Marché du Pont d'Herbens
Marché Ferdinand Buisson
Marché Roger Salengro
Place du Champ de Foire

Breweries in Rignieux-le-Franc

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

Stadiums & Teams in Rignieux-le-Franc

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rignieux-le-Franc

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rignieux-le-Franc

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium 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
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall 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
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux 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
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rignieux-le-Franc

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Romans Ferrari

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rignieux-le-Franc

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de Crans
Église Saint-Paul
Église Sainte-Eulalie

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 Rignieux-le-Franc

What is the population of Rignieux-le-Franc?

Rignieux-le-Franc has a population of 922 residents and is located in France. The population density is 174 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

Is Rignieux-le-Franc expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,372, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $139,200 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $696 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 Rignieux-le-Franc?

Rignieux-le-Franc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rignieux-le-Franc?

The unemployment rate in Rignieux-le-Franc is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rignieux-le-Franc?

The median home value in Rignieux-le-Franc is $139,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $696.

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