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Saint-Léon, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Léon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 662. Elevation: 1,230 ft (375 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
662 Population 178/sq mi density
1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,384 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$21,384 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population662
Density178/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,384
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units265
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Population662
Population Density178 / sq mi
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Coordinates46.4026°, 3.6867°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (763 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,384

About Saint-Léon

Saint-Léon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 662. The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Léon is $21,384, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (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 40 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Léon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,384
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Léon 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 265 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 3.5x.

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 Units265

Property Tax

Saint-Léon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates46.4026°N, 3.6867°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

237 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 86 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 145 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 83 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 149 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 83 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 144 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 70 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 145 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 83 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 68 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 132 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 69 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 117 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 93 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 136 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 130 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 146 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 82 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 120 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Saint-Léon has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Saint-Léon

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École élémentaire de Sorbier
École Primaire publique
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Radio Stations near Saint-Léon

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3

Museums in Saint-Léon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Église Saint-Nazaire
Electrodrome
Glacière du Fourneau
Musée Charolais du Machinisme Agricole
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la mine
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée rural Montacutain
Préhistorama

Libraries in Saint-Léon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Médiathèque Jeanne Cressanges0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Léon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Marché Le Donjon

Castles in Saint-Léon

7 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Châtelperron
Château de la Bêche
Château de Montperroux
Coulon
La Varenne
La Voulte
Marcellange

Breweries in Saint-Léon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Léon

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-Léon

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium 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
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis 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
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Léon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Montcombroux-les-Mines

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Léon

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Mines
Église Saint-Cosme-et-Saint-Damien
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Catherine
Église Sainte-Marie

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-Léon

What is the population of Saint-Léon?

Saint-Léon has a population of 662 residents and is located in France. The population density is 178 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

Is Saint-Léon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,384, 72% 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 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Léon?

Saint-Léon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Léon?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Léon is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Léon?

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

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