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Saint-Just-en-Chevalet, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Just-en-Chevalet is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,347. Elevation: 2,083 ft (635 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,347 Population 117/sq mi density
2,083 ft Elevation 635 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,892 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,892 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$81,600 home value, $408/mo rent

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About Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

Saint-Just-en-Chevalet is a commune in the Loire department in central France.

People

Population1,347
Density117/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,892
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,600
Rent$408
Housing Units539
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Population1,347
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Coordinates45.9148°, 3.8423°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$21,892

About Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

Saint-Just-en-Chevalet is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,347. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet (635 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet is $21,892, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 81 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Just-en-Chevalet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,892
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)81

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet is $81,600, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $408 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 539 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,600
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$408
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units539

Property Tax

Saint-Just-en-Chevalet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates45.9148°N, 3.8423°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 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 M4.2 102 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 124 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 129 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 136 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 125 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 145 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 81 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 130 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 78 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 72 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 117 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 62 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 112 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 80 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 61 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 40 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 89 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 148 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 135 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 69 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in

Saint-Just-en-Chevalet has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Le Breuil
Collège Sainte-Camille
École élémentaire
École élémentaire
École primaire privée Le Sacré Coeur
École primaire
Collège St Camille
École élémentaire Bourg
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Radio Stations near Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps
RFM party MP3 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chalet Exposition Arboretum
Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé
L'Orée - De fils en liens
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Alice Taverne
Musée de la Fourme et des Traditions
Musée de la Vannerie
Musée des métiers et traditions du pays d'Olliergues
Musée des Vignerons du Forez
Musée du verrier
Musée Joseph Dechelette
Musée municipal
Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis
Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez
Retro Machines

Libraries in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aux grimoires du temps0.0
Bibliothèque de Bussy-Albieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain d'Uzore0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalmazel0.0
Bibliothèque de La-Valla-Sur-Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque de Leigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Marcilly-le-Chatel0.0
Bibliothèque de Montverdun0.0
Bibliothèque de Palogneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Pralong0.0
Bibliothèque de Sail Sous Couzan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne Le Molard0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Georges en Couzan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Just en Bas0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Sixte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Didier-Sur-Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien-La-Vêtre0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thurin0.0
Bibliothèque de Sauvain0.0
Bibliothèque de Trelins0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Chapelon0.0
Médiathèque de Briennon0.0
Médiathèque de Roanne0.0
Médiathèque des Vals d’Aix et Isable0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque La Grange Aventure0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Noirétable0.0
Point Lecture du Mayollet0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Renaison
Les Halles Diderot
Place de la mairie
Place du marché

Hotels in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de Londres
Hôtel restaurant de la Poste

Cafes in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAMAVI BAR-PUB
Chez Nat
Le Capricorne

Castles in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Contenson
Château de Trémolin
Château des Cornes d'Urfé

Gas Stations in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #4983651208

Banks in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Canaille
La limaille
Sarl Hugo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame du château
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Bonnet
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Just
Église Saint-Romain

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-Just-en-Chevalet

What is the population of Saint-Just-en-Chevalet?

Saint-Just-en-Chevalet has a population of 1,347 residents and is located in France. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

Is Saint-Just-en-Chevalet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,892, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $81,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $408 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet?

Saint-Just-en-Chevalet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet?

The job market in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 81 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet?

The median home value in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet is $81,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $408.

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