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Saint-François, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-François is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 13,577. Elevation: 951 ft (290 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
13,577 Population 1,294/sq mi density
951 ft Elevation 290 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,570 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$19,570 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Saint-François

Saint-François

Saint-François-du-Lac is a community in the Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality of Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2021 Census was 1,898. It is located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Saint-François rivers, at the edge of Lac Saint-Pierre.

People

Population13,577
Density1,294/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,570
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units5,431
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Population13,577
Population Density1,294 / sq mi
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Coordinates46.4154°, 3.9054°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,570

About Saint-François

Saint-François is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 13,577. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet (290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-François is $19,570, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (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 815 business establishments.

Income: Saint-François vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,570
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)815

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-François is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,431 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,431

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-François

Saint-François has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.7°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 777 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 36°F -5.9° / 13.4° 42.9
Feb 5.5°C / 42°F -4.2° / 16.3° 34.3
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F -3.7° / 20.7° 54.2
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F -3.4° / 22.4° 49.5
May 13.9°C / 57°F 3.3° / 26° 72.5
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 8.9° / 33.6° 119.7
Jul 21.4°C / 70°F 10.5° / 36.6° 50.0
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 10.4° / 36.9° 45.8
Sep 17.8°C / 64°F 4.8° / 32.6° 81.2
Oct 13.3°C / 56°F 3.1° / 25.8° 92.3
Nov 7°C / 45°F -2.9° / 18.1° 59.1
Dec 4.2°C / 39°F -4.7° / 14.5° 75.2
Saint-François experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density1,294/sq mi
Coordinates46.4154°N, 3.9054°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 103 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 130 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 98 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 134 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 98 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 128 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 86 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 98 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 144 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 53 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 95 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 54 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 122 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 103 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 142 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 142 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 97 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 116 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 136 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Saint-François has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Saint-François

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École Primaire
École maternelle Le Jardin des Mots
École élémentaire publique
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Radio Stations near Saint-François

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3

Museums in Saint-François

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dock 713
Église Saint-Nazaire
Glacière du Fourneau
Maison de la Mosaïque Contemporaine
Musée Charolais du Machinisme Agricole
Musée de l'école
Musée de la céramique
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Tour du Moulin
Musée du Hiéron
Musée Paul Charnoz - Céramique d'Art
Musée Reflet Brionnais
Observa'Loire

Libraries in Saint-François

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Médiathèque Jeanne Cressanges0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-François

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boucherie Danjoux
Ma pâte à pizza
Marché couvert
Marché de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Marché de Marcigny
Marché Le Donjon

Castles in Saint-François

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château des Millets

Breweries in Saint-François

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-François

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-François

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-François

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-François

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Pin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-François

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Christophe
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Pierre

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-François

What is the population of Saint-François?

Saint-François has a population of 13,577 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,294 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

Is Saint-François expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,570, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-François?

Saint-François has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-François?

The job market in Saint-François faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 815 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-François?

The median home value in Saint-François is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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