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Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,896. Elevation: 2,500 ft (762 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,896 Population 102/sq mi density
2,500 ft Elevation 762 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,013 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,013 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$86,200 home value, $431/mo rent

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About Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

People

Population1,896
Density102/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,013
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,200
Rent$431
Housing Units758
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Population1,896
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Coordinates45.2243°, 4.1388°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$25,013

About Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,896. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet (762 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon is $25,013, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 114 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,013
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)114

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon is $86,200, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $431 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 758 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,200
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$431
63% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units758

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.4° 38.2
Feb 2°C / 36°F -2.7° / 6.7° 28.1
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.6° 33.3
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.4° 57.6
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.4° 76.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.7° 75.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.3° 71.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.4° 60.7
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.6° 69.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5° / 14.8° 67.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 0.8° / 9.1° 63.6
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -1.8° / 6.1° 42.3
Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Area18.6 sq mi (48.3 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates45.2243°N, 4.1388°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 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 M4.3 105 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 117 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 128 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 103 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 105 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 131 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 134 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 126 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 103 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 130 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 132 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 114 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 77 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 135 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 132 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 92 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 65 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 51 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 112 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École élémentaire privée Le Sacré-Coeur
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Radio Stations near Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier et conservatoire des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France
Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay
Écomusée des Bruneaux
Écomusée des Monts du Forez
Espace archéologique Forez-Jarez
Explora
L'Atelier du Sabotier Et Galerie d'Art Lou Ventor
L'École des Prophètes
La Cabane
La Fabrique
La Platine
Le Petit Musée Agriculture et Artisanat
Lieu de Mémoire
Maison de la Béate
Maison du patrimoine et des lettres
Maison du Velay Express
Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation de la Loire
Musée d'Art et d'Industrie
Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain
Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la mine Michel Rondet
Musée de la Mine Site Couriot
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée de Versilhac
Musée des mécaniques anciennes
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire
Musée Jean-Marie Somet
Musée Jules Romains

Libraries in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Andréï Roublev0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque d'Art0.0
Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau0.0
Bibliothèque du Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Laude0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots0.0
Espace François Peyrard0.0
L’Esperluette0.0
La Cour des Livres0.0
Les compères de Nasredine0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Cité du Design0.0
Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Carnot0.0
Médiathèque de La Cotonne0.0
Médiathèque de Tarentaize0.0
Médiathèque de Villars0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de la Haute-Loire0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon0.0
Médiathèque Henri Dubois0.0
Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure0.0
Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché Bio Albert Thomas
Marché de Carnot
Marché de Côte-Chaude
Marché de Jacquard
Marché de producteurs Albert Thomas
Marché de producteurs Bel-Air
Place Boncompain
Place de la Mairie
Place des Balayes
Place des Moulettes
Place Henri Champagnac

Castles in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Tour-Maubourg

Veterinaries in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #10779234695

Bus Stations in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon - Gare Routière

Gas Stations in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #2510022114

Breweries in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Agrivoise
La Brasserie des Plantes
Phylum Fungi

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

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Ski Resorts Near Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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
Chalmazel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Saints-Innocents
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
Église Saint-Maurice

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-Maurice-de-Lignon

What is the population of Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon?

Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon has a population of 1,896 residents and is located in France. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 18.6 square miles.

Is Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,013, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $431 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon?

Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 114 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon?

The median home value in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon is $86,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $431.

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