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Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France

Rhône-Alpes · 🇫🇷 France

Saint-Bonnet-le-Château is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,630. Elevation: 2,867 ft (874 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,630 Population 2,264/sq mi density
2,867 ft Elevation 874 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
109% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population1,630
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density2,264/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population1,630
Population Density2,264 / sq mi
Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Coordinates45.4240°, 4.0671°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (865 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.7 inches (47 cm)
Median Age42.3 years

Is Saint-Bonnet-le-Château a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Bonnet-le-Château receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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. Saint-Bonnet-le-Château offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 7.5% 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%.

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-Bonnet-le-Château experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches, including 18.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Saint-Bonnet-le-Château has a population of 1,630 with a density of 2,264 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,630
Total Population
2,264
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Bonnet-le-Château vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Bonnet-le-Château vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château is N/A. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Saint-Bonnet-le-Château vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
109% 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

In Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, 9.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 33.4% are current smokers. 18.0% report depression. 87.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Saint-Bonnet-le-Château 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-Bonnet-le-Château has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.1 inches. The area enjoys 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall18.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,264/sq mi
Coordinates45.4240°N, 4.0671°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris
31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). 86.8% of households have broadband internet.

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 Density2,264/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Périgneux 1,250 pop · 4.5 mi Saint-Maurice-en-Gourgois 1,296 pop · 5.8 mi Usson-en-Forez 1,262 pop · 6.5 mi Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez 3,440 pop · 7.2 mi Aurec-sur-Loire 5,226 pop · 7.6 mi Saint-Paul 1,353 pop · 7.9 mi Bas-en-Basset 3,506 pop · 8.4 mi Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville 1,159 pop · 9.3 mi Saint-Romain-le-Puy 2,854 pop · 9.7 mi Sury-le-Comtal 5,046 pop · 9.7 mi Lézigneux 1,174 pop · 9.8 mi Bonson 3,881 pop · 9.8 mi Fraisses 3,982 pop · 9.9 mi Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert 14,313 pop · 9.9 mi
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