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Saint-Martin-de-Valamas, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,377. Elevation: 1,864 ft (568 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,377 Population 218/sq mi density
1,864 ft Elevation 568 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,345 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,345 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $466/mo rent

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About Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.

People

Population1,377
Density218/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,345
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$93,200
Rent$466
Housing Units551
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Population1,377
Population Density218 / sq mi
Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Coordinates44.9372°, 4.3687°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (875 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$22,345

About Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,377. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is $22,345, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (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 83 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Martin-de-Valamas vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,345
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is $93,200, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $466 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 551 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,200
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$466
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units551

Property Tax

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates44.9372°N, 4.3687°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 71 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 99 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 139 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 102 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 101 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 132 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 135 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 141 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 102 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 108 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 77 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 124 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 142 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 116 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 87 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 76 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 140 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 124 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 96 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph — — — —
École primaire — — — —
École primaire privée — — — —
École maternelle publique — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence 7 — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline — MP3 256 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ondaine — MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arche des métiers
Ardelaine Musée Vivant de la Laine
Autour du Moulin de Raoul
Château de Désaignes
Écomusée du Moulinage
Ferme du Bourlatier
L'Atelier du Sabotier Et Galerie d'Art Lou Ventor
L'École des Prophètes
L'École du Vent
La Maison du Bijou
La Maison du Châtaignier
Le Moulinage de la Neuve
Le Petit Musée Agriculture et Artisanat
Lieu de Mémoire
Maison de l'AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc
Maison de la Béate
Maison du Velay Express
Maison Jean Ferrat
Moulin de Mandy
Moulin de Pailhiaire
Musée Clément Faugier
Musée d'Art Populaire Religieux
Musée de Désaignes
Musée de Versilhac
Musée du Vivaris Protestant
Musée Saint-Régis

Libraries in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Silhac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse0.0
Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots0.0
Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève0.0
Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon0.0
Médiathèque du Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le marché de terroir
Place des Balayes
Place du clot
Place du Marché

Castles in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Rochebonne
Château Lavis
Château Neyli

Gas Stations in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1827616350

Banks in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Agrivoise

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Estables 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Prabouré 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul—Small Airport
Altiport du Bez—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield—Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
La Grand'combe Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield—Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield—Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield—Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield—Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Julien-Boutières
Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Clément
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Saint-Saturnin

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-Martin-de-Valamas

What is the population of Saint-Martin-de-Valamas?

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas has a population of 1,377 residents and is located in France. The population density is 218 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

Is Saint-Martin-de-Valamas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,345, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,200 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $466 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas?

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas?

The job market in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas?

The median home value in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is $93,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $466.

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