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Roche-la-Molière, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Roche-la-Molière is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 10,372. Elevation: 1,818 ft (554 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10,372 Population 1,171/sq mi density
1,818 ft Elevation 554 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,397 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,397 median income, 10.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $581/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,372
Density1,171/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,397
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$581
Housing Units4,149
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Population10,372
Population Density1,171 / sq mi
Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Coordinates45.4309°, 4.3282°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$24,397

About Roche-la-Molière

Roche-la-Molière is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 10,372. The city sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet (554 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Roche-la-Molière is $24,397, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 622 business establishments.

Income: Roche-la-Molière vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,397
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)622

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Roche-la-Molière is $116,200, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $581 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,149 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,200
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$581
50% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,149

Property Tax

Climate in Roche-la-Molière

Roche-la-Molière has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -6.5° / 11.9° 36.0
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F -4.6° / 16.2° 27.6
Mar 6.4°C / 43°F -3.7° / 19.4° 46.3
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -3.8° / 22.3° 53.7
May 13.1°C / 56°F 2.6° / 25.8° 76.7
Jun 18.6°C / 66°F 7.8° / 32° 96.6
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 9.8° / 36° 48.2
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 9.3° / 36.4° 53.9
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 3.5° / 31.4° 68.3
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 2.9° / 24.6° 87.7
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F -3.9° / 18.5° 62.9
Dec 3°C / 37°F -6.2° / 13.6° 75.0
Roche-la-Molière experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density1,171/sq mi
Coordinates45.4309°N, 4.3282°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below France avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 144 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 145 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 126 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 108 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 103 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 84 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 144 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 109 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 133 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 88 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 143 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 101 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 84 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 130 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 147 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 129 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 112 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 59 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 132 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Roche-la-Molière has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Roche-la-Molière

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Cousteau — — — —
École élémentaire Côte Durieux — — — —
École maternelle Côte Durieux — — — —
École maternelle Cousteau — — — —
École maternelle Piotière — — — —
École maternelle Pontin — — — —
École élémentaire Pontin — — — —
École primaire privée Beaulieu — — — —
École primaire privée Saint-Julien — — — —
Collège Louis Grüner — — — —
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Radio Stations near Roche-la-Molière

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ondaine — MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY — MP3
RFM party — MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) — MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Roche-la-Molière

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier et conservatoire des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France
Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay
Écomusée des Bruneaux
Espace archéologique Forez-Jarez
Explora
L'Aventure du Train
La Cabane
La Fabrique
La Ferme Foréziene
La Maison du Passementier
La Platine
La Rotonde
Maison des métiers
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mesure
Maison du patrimoine et des lettres
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 l'Océanie
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 des Arts Urbains et de Street Art
Musée des Civilisations - Daniel Pouget
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire
Musée des Transports Urbains de Saint-Étienne et sa région
Musée des Verts
Musée du Chapeau
Musée du charronnage au car
Musée du Charronnage au Car (site 2)
Musée Jean-Marie Somet
Prieuré de Saint-Rambert
Sapeurs-pompiers Vocance

Libraries in Roche-la-Molière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Municipales0.0
Au Jardin des Livres0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Andréï Roublev0.0
Bibliothèque Croq'livres0.0
Bibliothèque d'Art0.0
Bibliothèque d'Unias0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain le Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Magneux-Haute-Rive0.0
Bibliothèque de Précieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Cyprien0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Valfleury0.0
Bibliothèque du Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Laude0.0
Bibliothèque L'Arc en ciel0.0
Bibliothéque 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 Jules Verne0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire sciences0.0
Espace François Peyrard0.0
Espace Mosaïk0.0
L’Esperluette0.0
La Cour des Livres0.0
Les Passerelles0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoine de Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque Cité du Design0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson0.0
Médiathèque de Carnot0.0
Médiathèque de Cellieu0.0
Médiathèque de La Cotonne0.0
Médiathèque de Riotord0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-André-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-en-Jarez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Savigneux0.0
Médiathèque de Tarentaize0.0
Médiathèque de Terrenoire0.0
Médiathèque de Tréfilerie0.0
Médiathèque de Villars0.0
Médiathèque Graine de Culture0.0
Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure0.0
Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle0.0
Médiathèque L'Envol des Mots0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Saint-Just Saint-Rambert0.0
Médiathèque Louise Labé0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte0.0
Médiathèque Michel Courot0.0
Médiathèque Mot@Mot0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Beaulieu0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Saint-Héand0.0

Farmers Markets in Roche-la-Molière

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle du Marché
Halles Essentielles
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 Lisfranc

Cafes in Roche-la-Molière

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du Marché

Cinemas in Roche-la-Molière

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle des Fauteuils

Castles in Roche-la-Molière

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Roare
Château de Roche-la-Molière

Gas Stations in Roche-la-Molière

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DL Lub
FR #3730550059
Garage Rebaud

Banks in Roche-la-Molière

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
SG

Breweries in Roche-la-Molière

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Loire
Brasserie de la Semène
La Brasserie des Plantes
La Brasserie Stéphanoise
La Farlodoise
Phylum Fungi

Stadiums & Teams in Roche-la-Molière

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Roche-la-Molière

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 — — —
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Roche-la-Molière

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield—Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield—Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Roche-la-Molière

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Roche-la-Molière

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roche-la-Molière

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Sainte-Vierge
Église Saint-Joseph

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 Roche-la-Molière

What is the population of Roche-la-Molière?

Roche-la-Molière has a population of 10,372 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,171 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.

Is Roche-la-Molière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,397, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,200 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $581 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Roche-la-Molière?

Roche-la-Molière has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Roche-la-Molière?

The job market in Roche-la-Molière faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 622 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Roche-la-Molière?

The median home value in Roche-la-Molière is $116,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $581.

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