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Riotord, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Riotord is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,210. Elevation: 2,753 ft (839 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,210 Population 104/sq mi density
2,753 ft Elevation 839 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,116 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,116 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, $394/mo rent

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About Riotord

Riotord

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

People

Population1,210
Density104/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,116
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent$394
Housing Units484
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,753 ft (839 m)
Population1,210
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation2,753 ft (839 m)
Coordinates45.2316°, 4.4021°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (875 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$24,116

About Riotord

Riotord is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,210. The city sits at an elevation of 2,753 feet (839 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Riotord is $24,116, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (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 73 business establishments.

Income: Riotord vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,116
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Riotord is $78,800, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $394 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 484 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 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,800
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$394
66% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units484

Property Tax

Riotord experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,753 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,753 ft (839 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates45.2316°N, 4.4021°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

335 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 M4.3 104 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 96 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 112 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 84 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 150 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 145 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 85 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 109 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 112 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 146 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 83 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 146 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 147 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 112 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 148 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 115 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 109 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 57 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 66 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Riotord has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Riotord

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Le Sacré-Coeur
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Riotord

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues AAC+ 64 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station MP3 128 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY MP3

Museums in Riotord

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier et conservatoire des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France
Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay
Château de Désaignes
Écomusée des Bruneaux
Espace archéologique Forez-Jarez
Explora
L'Atelier du Sabotier Et Galerie d'Art Lou Ventor
L'École des Prophètes
La Cabane
La Fabrique
La Maison du Passementier
La Platine
La Rotonde
Lieu de Mémoire
Maison Charles Forot
Maison de la Béate
Maison des Tresses et Lacets
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mesure
Maison du patrimoine et des lettres
Maison du Velay Express
Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation de la Loire
Musée d'Art et d'Industrie
Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain
Musée d'Art Populaire Religieux
Musée de Désaignes
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la mine Michel Rondet
Musée de la Mine Site Couriot
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée de Versilhac
Musée des Arts Urbains et de Street Art
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire
Musée des Transports Urbains de Saint-Étienne et sa région
Musée des Verts
Musée du charronnage au car
Musée du Charronnage au Car (site 2)
Musée Jean-Marie Somet
Musée Saint-Régis
Sapeurs-pompiers Vocance

Libraries in Riotord

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Municipales0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "l'Arbre à Livres"0.0
Bibliothèque Andréï Roublev0.0
Bibliothèque d'Art0.0
Bibliothèque de St Alban d'Ay0.0
Bibliothèque du Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Laude0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothéque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire sciences0.0
Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève0.0
Espace François Peyrard0.0
L’Esperluette0.0
La Cour des Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Cité du Design0.0
Médiathèque de Carnot0.0
Médiathèque de La Cotonne0.0
Médiathèque de Riotord0.0
Médiathèque de Tarentaize0.0
Médiathèque de Terrenoire0.0
Médiathèque de Tréfilerie0.0
Médiathèque de Villars0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon0.0
Médiathèque Graine de Culture0.0
Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure0.0
Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle0.0
Médiathèque Louise Labé0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Beaulieu0.0

Farmers Markets in Riotord

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché Bio Albert Thomas
Marché Cours Fauriel
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Carnot
Marché de Chavanelle
Marché de Côte-Chaude
Marché de Jacquard
Marché de la Métare
Marché de la place de la Rivière
Marché de la Talaudière
Marché de Massenet
Marché de Montplaisir
Marché de Montreynaud
Marché de producteurs Albert Thomas
Marché de producteurs Bel-Air
Marché de Saint-François
Marché de Saint-Roch
Marché du Soleil
Place des Balayes

Gas Stations in Riotord

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station communale de Riotord

Banks in Riotord

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Riotord

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Semène
L'Agrivoise
La Brasserie des Plantes
La brasserie du Pilat
La Brasserie Stéphanoise
Phylum Fungi

Stadiums & Teams in Riotord

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Ski Resorts Near Riotord

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 Riotord

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost 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
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Riotord

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Riotord

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riotord

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Clavas
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
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 Riotord

What is the population of Riotord?

Riotord has a population of 1,210 residents and is located in France. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles.

Is Riotord expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,116, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,800 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $394 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Riotord?

Riotord has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Riotord?

The job market in Riotord faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 73 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Riotord?

The median home value in Riotord is $78,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $394.

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