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Saint-Bon-Tarentaise, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,992. Elevation: 3,665 ft (1,117 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,992 Population 179/sq mi density
3,665 ft Elevation 1,117 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,024 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,024 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $782/mo rent

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About Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is a former commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune Courchevel.

People

Population1,992
Density179/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,024
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$156,400
Rent$782
Housing Units797
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation3,665 ft (1,117 m)
Population1,992
Population Density179 / sq mi
Elevation3,665 ft (1,117 m)
Coordinates45.4337°, 6.6369°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall224.7 inches (571 cm)
Median Household Income$25,024

About Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,992. The city sits at an elevation of 3,665 feet (1,117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is $25,024, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 120 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Bon-Tarentaise vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,024
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)120

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is $156,400, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $782 (33% below the national average of $1,163). There are 797 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,400
45% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$782
33% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units797

Property Tax

Saint-Bon-Tarentaise experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,665 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,665 ft (1,117 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates45.4337°N, 6.6369°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,846 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 93 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 129 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 63 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 111 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 83 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 108 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 123 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 42 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 68 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 105 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 137 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 71 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 143 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 79 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 82 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 81 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 111 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 13 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 90 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 122 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 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 5.1 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
June 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.5 in

Saint-Bon-Tarentaise has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Le Praz
École élémentaire Le Praz
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Radio Stations near Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Krimi MP3 320 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
Globule Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carré Science
Des pierres et des hommes : Espace archéologique Pierre Borrione
Ecomusée - Refuge Regaud
Ecomusée "Montricher autrefois"
Espace Baroque
Espace Saint-Eloi
Fort de Saint Gobain
Galerie des minéraux
Galerie Hydraulica
Glacialis
L'arbre à plumes
L'Arche d'Oé
Machine room
Maison de la Vanoise
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Rouge
Muse De la Mine
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'archéologie de Val Cenis Sollières
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée de l'Aluminium
Musée de l'histoire d'Orelle
Musée de l'Union-grande
Musée de St Martin
Musée des Allues
Musée des ardoisières
Musée des Minéraux Alpins
Musée des Traditions
Museo'Bar - Musée de la Frontière
Muséum des Animaux de Montagne
Orelle Patrimoine
Scierie et moulin du Raffort

Libraries in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Orelle0.0
Bibliothèque de Bramans0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne0.0
Bibliothèque de Valezan0.0
Bibliothèque des Allures0.0
Bibliothèque du Dôme0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Alp'pages0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Orelle0.0
Dôme médiathèque0.0
Espace Multimedia0.0
La bibli - Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Maison d'Émilien0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bellentre0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Marché des producteurs locaux
Place de l'hôtel de ville
Place Grenette

Hotels in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Peupliers

Gas Stations in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garage du Grand Pont

Breweries in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale d'Oé
Brasserie du Petit st Bernard
Brasserie l'Antidote
Brassin Versant - Bière de Granier
L'Étoile des Neiges
La Voûte
Le Capricorne
Le Medzé-ry
Le Rendez-Vous
Les Névés

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

115 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rucas di Bagnolo 0.0 $0
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 $0
Aiguilles 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Abriès 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Prali 0.0 $0
Claviere 0.0 $0
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Sestriere 0.0 $0
Sansicario 0.0 $0
Pragelato 0.0 $0
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 $0
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
La Norma 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Val Cenis 0.0 $0
Ala di Stura 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Bessans 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Stade de Bosses 0.0 $0
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 $0
Stade de Saut 0.0 $0
Stade de Ballet 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Rosière 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Pila 0.0 $0
La Thuile 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 $0
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 $0
Les Contamines 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Jardin Enfants 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
Courmayeur 0.0 $0
Crévacol 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 $0
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 $0
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Cordon 0.0 $0
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Fouly 0.0 $0
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Les Grands Montets 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Vormaine 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 $0
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Gh. del Mont GeléSmall Airport
Glacier d'Argentière AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de Talèfre AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Merlo Romano AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiportoSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Rutor Glacier AltiportSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Visitation
Église Saint-Bon

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-Bon-Tarentaise

What is the population of Saint-Bon-Tarentaise?

Saint-Bon-Tarentaise has a population of 1,992 residents and is located in France. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

Is Saint-Bon-Tarentaise expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,024, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,400 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $782 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise?

Saint-Bon-Tarentaise has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise?

The job market in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 120 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise?

The median home value in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is $156,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $782.

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