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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).

Data updated June 2026

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
3.8 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $646/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population635
Density76/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,304
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$646
Housing Units254
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

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

About Saint-Benoît

Saint-Benoît is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 635. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet (215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Benoît is $25,304, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. 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 area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Benoît vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,304
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Benoît is $129,200, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $646 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 254 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,200
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$646
44% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units254

Property Tax

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. 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 France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

745 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 150 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 127 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 47 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 69 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 54 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 47 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 143 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 76 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 69 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 148 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 78 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 132 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 143 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 29 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 136 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 148 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 93 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 26 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 111 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 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in Saint-Benoît

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Saint-Benoît

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio New's FM MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Saint-Benoît

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison de l'Artisanat
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Maison du Marais et Réserve Naturelle
Maison Ravier
Musée
Musée archéologique du lac de Paladru
Musée de la Machine à Bois
Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey
Musée des Outils de la Pierre
Musée des Tisserands
Musée des traditions bugistes
Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes
Musée du Bugey-Valromey
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Museo Galletti
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh

Libraries in Saint-Benoît

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Paladru0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaux-en-Bugey0.0
Bibliothèque du Pin - René Pellat0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude0.0
Cure0.0
En voyage les livres0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu0.0
La Dôme0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Belley0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque du Valromey0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque La Traversée0.0
Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Benoît

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferme de la Cassole
Marché
Marché
Marché de Culoz
marché du lundi
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire de Belley

Castles in Saint-Benoît

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Groslée
Château de Varepe

Breweries in Saint-Benoît

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Chanaz
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie Thetys
L'écume du Guier
La Dauphine
La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale
Micro Brasserie la Virgule

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Benoît

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Ski Resorts Near Saint-Benoît

47 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Benoît

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight 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
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Benoît

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Saint-Benoit Buraliste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Benoît

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Baudille
Église Saint-Benoît
Église Saint-Cyriaque de Groslée
Église Saint-Sébastien
Église Sainte-Apollinaire

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-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.

Is Saint-Benoît expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,304, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,200 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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.

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. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Benoît?

The median home value in Saint-Benoît is $129,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $646.

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