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Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 549. Elevation: 1,890 ft (576 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
549 Population 120/sq mi density
1,890 ft Elevation 576 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,536 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$26,536 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $545/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population549
Density120/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,536
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$109,000
Rent$545
Housing Units220
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Population549
Population Density120 / sq mi
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Coordinates45.8749°, 4.4341°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$26,536

About Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 549. The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet (576 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé is $26,536, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,536
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé is $109,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $545 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 220 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,000
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$545
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units220

Property Tax

Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates45.8749°N, 4.4341°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 145 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 120 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 149 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 122 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 147 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 128 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 78 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 86 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 131 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 131 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 93 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 80 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 99 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 127 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 124 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 86 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 126 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 118 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 130 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in

Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Pierre-Marie Papillon
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Radio Stations near Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Radio jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
RadioCanut MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
8Beats MP3
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues AAC+ 64 kbps
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge AAC+ 64 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
RFM party MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône MP3 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
Tonic radio MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY MP3
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boucle Ferroviaire
Écomusée du Haut-Beaujolais
Fossilea
L'Araire
Le Grand Couvert
Le Prieuré
Maison des métiers
Musée Barthélemy Thimonnier de la Machine à coudre et du Cycle
Musée Claude Bernard
Musée d'archéologie
Musée de l'Océanie
Musée de la Mine et de la minéralogie
Musée de la vallée de la Truche
Musée du Chapeau
Musée du tissage et de la soierie
Musée Gabriel Chevallier
Musée Jean-Claude Colin
Musée John Mc Grew
Musée l'Histoire du Vigneron en Beaujolais
Musée Paul Buyer

Libraries in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A.B.C. Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Courz'y lire0.0
Bibliothèque de Chamelet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Porte des Pierres Dorées0.0
Espace Mosaïk0.0
Le Marque-Page0.0
Les Passerelles0.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Médiatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Pivot0.0
Médiathèque Champollion0.0
Médiathèque de lentilly0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Laurent d'Oingt0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-André-le-Puy0.0
Médiathéque de Thurins0.0
Médiathèque de Villers0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Besson0.0
Médiathèque L'Envol des Mots0.0
Médiathèque Mot@Mot0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Pollionnay0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux veaux
Halle des Marchés
Marché Bonne Mine
Marché de producteurs Bio
Marché de Thurins

Breweries in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Affoleuse
La Bière du Berger
La Farlodoise
La Part des Autres
La Part des Autres
La Soyeuse
Ninkasi
Virage 7

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

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-Marcel-l'Éclairé

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Les Bruyères | Inicea

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Marcel

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-Marcel-l'Éclairé

What is the population of Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé?

Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé has a population of 549 residents and is located in France. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,536, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $545 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé?

Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé?

Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé?

The median home value in Saint-Marcel-l'Éclairé is $109,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $545.

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