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Saint-Chaffrey, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Saint-Chaffrey is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,716. Elevation: 4,442 ft (1,354 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
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About Saint-Chaffrey
Saint-Chaffrey is an alpine commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. Saint-Chaffrey is located in the Valley of the Guisane, on the road to Grenoble, between La Salle-les-Alpes to the northwest and Briançon to the southeast.
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| Population | 1,716 |
| Population Density | 158 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,442 ft (1,354 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9256°, 6.6077° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.3 inches (1,277 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.8 inches (71 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,142 |
About Saint-Chaffrey
Saint-Chaffrey is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,716. The city sits at an elevation of 4,442 feet (1,354 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Saint-Chaffrey vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,142 |
| 67% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 103 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $162,800 |
| 42% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $814 |
| 30% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 686 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below France avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,442 ft (1,354 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9256°N, 6.6077°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 146 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in |
Saint-Chaffrey has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 25°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.6").
Schools in Saint-Chaffrey
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire de Saint-Chaffrey | — | — | — | — |
| Institut de formation sanitaire et sociale | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire Forville-Les Pommiers | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saint-Chaffrey
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montagne FM | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Saint-Chaffrey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancienne École | ||||
| Casa delle Lapidi | ||||
| Centre d'art contemporain | ||||
| Cristal In Rock | ||||
| Ecomusée | ||||
| Four Communale | ||||
| Géoparc | ||||
| Le four communautaire | ||||
| Maison de la Géologie | ||||
| Maison du Parc des Écrins de Vallouise | ||||
| Maison du Parc National des Écrins et Musée du Ski | ||||
| Musée d'art sacré | ||||
| Musée de l'Abeille | ||||
| Musée de la Casse | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée des Mines d'argent | ||||
| Museen des Claux | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Religiosa Alpina di Melezet | ||||
| Museo del Forte di Bramafam | ||||
| Museo del Monte Chaberton | ||||
| Museo etnografico | ||||
| Museo etnografico comunale | ||||
| Refuge Lemercier |
Libraries in Saint-Chaffrey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque de Vallouise-Pelvoux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale A. Albert | 0.0 | |||||
| La Biblio | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du 15/9 | 0.0 | |||||
| Si Petite Bibliothèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saint-Chaffrey
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert du 15/9 |
Hotels in Saint-Chaffrey
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Saint-Chaffrey
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Saint-Chaffrey
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Saint-Chaffrey
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saint-Chaffrey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphand | ||||
| B3 Brasserie Bio de Briançon | ||||
| Brasserie Galibier | ||||
| La Tourmente |
Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Chaffrey
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Saint-Chaffrey
85 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Cenis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Thorens | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 7 Laux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aussois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Beldina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ala di Stura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Norma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valfréjus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chiomonte Frais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia - Jafferau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Grave | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col d'Ornon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Paradiski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Plagne | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Ballet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Saut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tignes - Val d'Isère | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Bosses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Deux Alpes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tremplins du Praz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Collet d'Allevard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pralognan-la-Vanoise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade des Neiges du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 3 Vallées | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bessans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Orres | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ceillac en Queyras | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Céüse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dévoluy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Anne la Condamine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Larche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montclar | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Argentera | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rassemblement cours ESF | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Auron | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Abriès | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sauze D'Oulx | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pragelato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sansicario | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sestriere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Chevalier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montgenèvre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Claviere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prali | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Seignus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arvieux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aiguilles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ristolas en Queyras | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rucas di Bagnolo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crissolo - Monviso Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Saint-Chaffrey
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Vaugellaz | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe | — | Small Airport |
| Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airfield | BAE | Small Airport |
| campo di volo Pian Mune' | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col di Rhémes | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Palet Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Courchevel Altiport | CVF | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Gh. de la Sassiere | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Granta Pareì ghiacciaio | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| La Tovière Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Méribel Altiport | MFX | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Rutor Glacier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Seyne les Alpes Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sollières Sardières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Val Thorens Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Valloire-Bonnenuit Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Valsusa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saint-Chaffrey
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint-Chaffrey |
Treatment Centers in Saint-Chaffrey
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Maison d'enfants Les Hirondelles |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Chaffrey
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame des Neiges | |
| Chapelle Saint-Antoine | |
| Chapelle Saint-Arnould | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine | |
| Église Saint-Chaffrey | |
| Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur | |
| St-Roch |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Saint-Chaffrey
What is the population of Saint-Chaffrey?
Saint-Chaffrey has a population of 1,716 residents and is located in France. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.
Is Saint-Chaffrey expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,142, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,800 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $814 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Saint-Chaffrey?
Saint-Chaffrey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.3 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Saint-Chaffrey?
Saint-Chaffrey has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Saint-Chaffrey?
The median home value in Saint-Chaffrey is $162,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $814.