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Saint-Bénigne, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Bénigne is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 910. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
910 Population 189/sq mi density
696 ft Elevation 212 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,916 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,916 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $615/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population910
Density189/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,916
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$615
Housing Units364
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Population910
Population Density189 / sq mi
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Coordinates46.4391°, 4.9717°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$24,916

About Saint-Bénigne

Saint-Bénigne is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 910. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Bénigne is $24,916, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (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: Saint-Bénigne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,916
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% 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 Saint-Bénigne is $123,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $615 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 364 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$123,000
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$615
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units364

Property Tax

Saint-Bénigne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates46.4391°N, 4.9717°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 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 M4.5 116 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 91 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 129 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 94 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 135 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 105 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 67 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 145 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 110 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 130 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 113 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 118 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 117 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 74 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 100 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 116 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 111 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 97 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 107 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 126 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 — — 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Saint-Bénigne has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Saint-Bénigne

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire — — — —
Collège privé Centre d'Etudes et Travaux Montessori — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Bénigne

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Scoop Bourg — MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Bénigne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cathédrale Vieux-Saint-Vincent
Centre Eden
Cité des climats et des vins de Bourgogne
Domaine des Saveurs - Les Planons
Ferme de la Forêt
Ferme de Sougey
Hôtel-Dieu - Musée Greuze
Moulin de Montjay
Musée bourguignon Perrin de Puycousin
Musée Chintreuil
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du Terroir
Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille
Musée du Vélo Michel-Grézaud

Libraries in Saint-Bénigne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque d'Azé0.0
Bibliothèque de Lescheroux0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Guigue0.0
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 municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sermoyer0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire INSPÉ0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
Les Arcades0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque L'Épicerie des Mots0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Bénigne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Panier Bressan
Le marché des Gautriats
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de l'Esplanade
Marché de la Place Gardon
Marché de Louhans

Breweries in Saint-Bénigne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellagio

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Bénigne

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Bénigne

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Terre Ronde 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Bénigne

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
Aéro Sermange Airfield—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Arbois Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield—Small Airport
Autun-Bellevue 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
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Blanot 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
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—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
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux 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-Jean-de-Losne Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield—Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield—Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Bénigne

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Bénigne
Église Saint-Pierre

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-Bénigne

What is the population of Saint-Bénigne?

Saint-Bénigne has a population of 910 residents and is located in France. The population density is 189 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Saint-Bénigne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,916, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $615 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 Saint-Bénigne?

Saint-Bénigne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Bénigne?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Bénigne is 5.7%, 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 Saint-Bénigne?

The median home value in Saint-Bénigne is $123,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $615.

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