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Saint-Étienne-du-Bois, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Étienne-du-Bois is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,257. Elevation: 801 ft (244 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,257 Population 330/sq mi density
801 ft Elevation 244 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
68.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,330 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,330 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $580/mo rent

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About Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

Saint-Étienne-du-Bois is a commune in the Ain department, eastern France.

People

Population2,257
Density330/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,330
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$116,000
Rent$580
Housing Units903
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain68.2 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Population2,257
Population Density330 / sq mi
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Coordinates46.2899°, 5.2947°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation68.2 inches (1,733 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$26,330

About Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

Saint-Étienne-du-Bois is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,257. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet (244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois is $26,330, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (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 135 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Étienne-du-Bois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,330
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)135

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois is $116,000, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $580 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 903 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,000
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$580
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units903

Property Tax

Saint-Étienne-du-Bois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density330/sq mi
Coordinates46.2899°N, 5.2947°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above France avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 61 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 100 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 87 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 132 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 88 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 64 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 134 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 137 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 134 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 42 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 115 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 149 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 106 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 88 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 136 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 106 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 141 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 73 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 125 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 87 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 - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Saint-Étienne-du-Bois has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg - MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'hôtel-Dieu
Coligny Car Muséum
Ferme de la Forêt
Ferme de Sougey
Maison de Pays en Bresse
Moulin de Pont des Vents
Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée du Revermont
Musée du Terroir
Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille
Musée Louis Jourdan
Musée municipal de Bourg-en-Bresse
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie

Libraries in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Lescheroux0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain0.0
Bibliothèque Envie de lire0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque0.0
L'Île Ô Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque de la Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque Élisabeth et Roger Vailland0.0
Médiathèque Firmin Gémier0.0
Médiathèque Josette Pratte0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atmosphère
Halle
Marché Couvert
Marché de Balanod
Petite Halle

Theme Parks in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aventure de la Bresse

Gas Stations in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie la Perle Noire

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield-Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux-Small Airport
Arbois Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Auxey Duresses Airfield-Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Beaune-Challanges Airfield-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Bibost Airfield-Small Airport
Boissia Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Brancion Airfield-Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Doucier Airfield-Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield-Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lombard Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield-Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Nantoux Airfield-Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Étienne du Bois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne

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-Étienne-du-Bois

What is the population of Saint-Étienne-du-Bois?

Saint-Étienne-du-Bois has a population of 2,257 residents and is located in France. The population density is 330 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

Is Saint-Étienne-du-Bois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,330, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,000 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois?

Saint-Étienne-du-Bois 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 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 135 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois?

The median home value in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois is $116,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $580.

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