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Saint-Benoît, France

Rhône-Alpes · 🇫🇷 France

Saint-Benoît is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 635. Elevation: 705 ft (215 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
635 Population 76/sq mi density
705 ft Elevation 215 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,304 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,304 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$646/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $25,304
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $646
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population635
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,304
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$646
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation705 ft (215 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population635
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Coordinates45.6949°, 5.5889°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$25,304
Median Age42.3 years

Is Saint-Benoît a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Benoît receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Saint-Benoît offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Benoît is $25,304, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Benoît experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 7.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Saint-Benoît has a population of 635 with a density of 76 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

635
Total Population
76
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
8.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Benoît vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Benoît vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Benoît is $25,304, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Saint-Benoît vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,304
66% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $646 (44% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$646
44% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.5%

Property Tax

In Saint-Benoît, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Saint-Benoît vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Saint-Benoît experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.4 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall7.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates45.6949°N, 5.5889°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Saint-Benoît has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F — from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (3.0").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density76/sq mi
Total Area8.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Benoît

What is the population of Saint-Benoît?

Saint-Benoît has a population of 635 residents and is located in France. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Saint-Benoît expensive to live in?

Saint-Benoît is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 73.7 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $25,304, 66% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

What is the weather like in Saint-Benoît?

Saint-Benoît 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 71°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

How is the job market in Saint-Benoît?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Benoît is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Benoît?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $646.

How are the schools in Saint-Benoît?

31.7% of adults in Saint-Benoît hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Saint-Benoît?

The obesity rate in Saint-Benoît is 9.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 33.4% of adults are smokers. 87.0% are physically inactive. 18.0% of residents report depression.

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