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Romans, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Romans is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 577. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
577 Population 67/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,238 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,238 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $627/mo rent

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People

Population577
Density67/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,238
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$125,400
Rent$627
Housing Units231
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population577
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates46.1198°, 5.0249°
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$27,238

About Romans

Romans is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 577. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 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 Romans is $27,238, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Romans vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,238
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Romans is $125,400, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $627 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 231 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,400
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$627
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units231

Property Tax

Romans 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 860 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

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates46.1198°N, 5.0249°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 103 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 74 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 107 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 77 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 115 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 137 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 125 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 126 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 38 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 75 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 129 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 134 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 70 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 44 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 83 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 93 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 94 km
Dec 29, 1999 8 km SSE of Champéry, Switzerland M3.8 145 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 143 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 147 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 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 163 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) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Romans has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Romans

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Romans

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 Romans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'hôtel-Dieu
Apothicairerie de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Cathédrale Vieux-Saint-Vincent
Cité des climats et des vins de Bourgogne
Conservatoire de la Fondation Berliet
Domaine des Saveurs - Les Planons
Ferme de Sougey
Historial du Saint-Curé d'Ars
Maison du Saint-Curé-d'Ars
Missions 2070
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du train miniature
Musée du Vieux Pérouges
Musée Louis Jourdan
Musée municipal de Bourg-en-Bresse
Musee Tour De Guet

Libraries in Romans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Mionnay0.0
Bibliothèque de Reyrieux0.0
Bibliothèque de savigneux0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire INSPÉ0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
Esqale0.0
Hôtel de Ville0.0
IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque0.0
Médiatèque Le Pisé0.0
Médiatèque municipale Jacques Brel0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse Daudet0.0
Médiathèque de Chalamont0.0
Médiathèque Élisabeth et Roger Vailland0.0
Médiathèque François Édouard0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Romans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du Franc-Lyonnais
Halles
intermarché
Le marché des Gautriats
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de l'Esplanade
Marché de la Place Gardon
Marché de producteurs locaux
Petite Halle
Place du Champ de Foire

Castles in Romans

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Romans

Breweries in Romans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellagio
Brasserie "Le Berliet"
Brasserie Malt Emoi

Stadiums & Teams in Romans

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Romans

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0

Airports Near Romans

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium 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
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet 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
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux 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
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Romans

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Maurice

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 Romans

What is the population of Romans?

Romans has a population of 577 residents and is located in France. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Romans expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,238, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,400 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $627 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Romans?

Romans 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 Romans?

Romans has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Romans?

The median home value in Romans is $125,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $627.

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