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Saint-Amour, France

Bourgogne · France

Saint-Amour is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 2,161. Elevation: 840 ft (256 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,161 Population 164/sq mi density
840 ft Elevation 256 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
68.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,404 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$23,404 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$101,600 home value, $508/mo rent

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About Saint-Amour

Saint-Amour

Saint-Amour is a town and commune in the Jura department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

People

Population2,161
Density164/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,404
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,600
Rent$508
Housing Units864
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain68.2 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Population2,161
Population Density164 / sq mi
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Coordinates46.4364°, 5.3442°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation68.2 inches (1,733 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$23,404

About Saint-Amour

Saint-Amour is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 2,161. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Amour is $23,404, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 130 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Amour vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,404
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)130

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Amour is $101,600, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $508 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 864 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,600
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$508
56% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units864

Property Tax

Saint-Amour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.2 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates46.4364°N, 5.3442°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above France avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 144 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 68 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 108 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 117 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 78 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 71 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 144 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 128 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 57 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 141 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 121 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 139 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 104 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 102 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 136 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 140 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 91 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 97 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 112 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 — — 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Saint-Amour has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Saint-Amour

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire — — — —
Collège Lucien Febvre — — — —
Lycée professionnel Ferdinand Fillod — — — —
École élémentaire Marius Picquand — — — —
École maternelle — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Amour

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Scoop Bourg — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Amour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'hôtel-Dieu
Centre de Conservation et d’Etude René Rémond
Coligny Car Muséum
Espace D'Artagnan
Ferme de la Forêt
Ferme de Sougey
Maison de la Poupée
Maison de la Vache qui Rit
Maison de Pays en Bresse
Maison natale de Rouget de Lisle
Moulin de Pont des Vents
Musée archéologique d'Izernore
Musée d'Histoire et de Culture des Sourds
Musée de l'Imprimerie (Écomusée)
Musée de l'Ours en peluche (privé)
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée de Véhicules Anciens
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Revermont
Musée du Vélo
Musée municipal de Bourg-en-Bresse

Libraries in Saint-Amour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
4C0.0
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Macornay0.0
Bibliothèque de Lescheroux0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain0.0
Bibliothèque Envie de lire0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Guigue0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque0.0
La Comédie Noire0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque de la Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Jura0.0
Médiathèque Élisabeth et Roger Vailland0.0
Médiathèque Firmin Gémier0.0
Médiathèque Josette Pratte0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Amour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atmosphère
Au Panier Bressan
La marquise
Marché - Place de Verdun
Marché Couvert
Marché de Balanod
Marché de Louhans
Marché des producteurs réunis
Petite Halle

Hotels in Saint-Amour

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Commerce
Le Saint-Augustin

Cafes in Saint-Amour

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar des sports
Café de la Gare

Monuments in Saint-Amour

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stèle Thoissia 1902

Castles in Saint-Amour

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château
Château d'Andelot
Château de Joudes Saint Amour
Tour Guillaume

Clinics in Saint-Amour

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de Santé

Veterinaries in Saint-Amour

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1369469060

Train Stations in Saint-Amour

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint-Amour

Bus Stations in Saint-Amour

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #9884620621

Gas Stations in Saint-Amour

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1542400551
Station U

Banks in Saint-Amour

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Crédit Agricole
Groupama

Breweries in Saint-Amour

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie la Perle Noire
Brasserie PicoNino
Le Saint Dé

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Amour

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Amour

8 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 — — —
Menthières 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Serra 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Gentianes 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Amour

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)—Medium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Arbois Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield—Small Airport
Auxey Duresses Airfield—Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat—Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont—Small Airport
Beaune-Challanges Airfield—Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Boissia Airfield—Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield—Small Airport
Brancion Airfield—Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield—Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield—Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield—Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield—Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield—Small Airport
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Doucier Airfield—Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Lavours Airfield—Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lombard Airfield—Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Nantoux Airfield—Small Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges Airfield—Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield—Small Airport
Sagy Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield—Small Airport
Talissieu Airfield—Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Amour

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe
Saint-Amour

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Amour

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Garadoz
Église de Tous-les-Saints
Église Saint-Amateur et Saint-Viateur
Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Didier
Église Saint-Martin

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Saint-Amour

What is the population of Saint-Amour?

Saint-Amour has a population of 2,161 residents and is located in France. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles.

Is Saint-Amour expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,404, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,600 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $508 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Amour?

Saint-Amour has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Amour?

The job market in Saint-Amour faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 130 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Amour?

The median home value in Saint-Amour is $101,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $508.

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