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Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 620. Elevation: 2,602 ft (793 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
620 Population 861/sq mi density
2,602 ft Elevation 793 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,309 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,309 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $477/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population620
Density861/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,309
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$477
Housing Units248
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Population620
Population Density861 / sq mi
Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Coordinates45.4037°, 4.0816°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (865 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.7 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$26,309

About Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 620. The city sits at an elevation of 2,602 feet (793 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas is $26,309, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (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 37 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,309
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas is $95,400, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $477 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 248 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,400
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$477
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units248

Property Tax

Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,602 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below France avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density861/sq mi
Coordinates45.4037°N, 4.0816°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 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 M4.3 125 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 M4.2 125 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 121 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 103 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 107 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 119 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 118 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 128 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 115 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 103 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 115 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 96 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 117 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 94 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 140 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 79 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 108 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 94 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in

Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

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
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de l'Art roman en Forez
Écomusée des Bruneaux
Écomusée des Monts du Forez
L'Aventure du Train
La Diana
La Fabrique
La Ferme Foréziene
Maison du Velay Express
Moulin des Massons
Musée d'Allard
Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée de Versilhac
Musée des Civilisations - Daniel Pouget
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire
Prieuré de Saint-Rambert

Libraries in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au Jardin des Livres0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque d'Essertines en Châtelneuf0.0
Bibliothèque d'Unias0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain le Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Champdieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Châtelneuf0.0
Bibliothèque de Chenereilles0.0
Bibliothèque de Gumières0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand0.0
Bibliothèque de Lézigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret0.0
Bibliothèque de Marols0.0
Bibliothèque de Précieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Cyprien0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde0.0
Bibliothèque de Soleymieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Verrières-en-Forez0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque L'Arc en ciel0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Espace François Peyrard0.0
Les Passerelles0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson0.0
Médiathèque de Craponne-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-André-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Savigneux0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Saint-Just Saint-Rambert0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez Montbrison0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle du Marché
Halles Essentielles
Marché de Beauregard
Marché de Chemintrand
Marché de Craponne-sur-Arzon
Marché de Moingt
Place Boncompain
Place de la Mairie
Place des Moulettes
Place Henri Champagnac

Cafes in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Rique Bachat

Castles in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Leignecq
Château de Montagnac

Breweries in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BIM
Brasserie de la Loire
La Brasserie des Plantes

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

6 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield—Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont 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
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield—Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Nizier

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-Nizier-de-Fornas

What is the population of Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas?

Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas has a population of 620 residents and is located in France. The population density is 861 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,309, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,400 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $477 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas?

Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas?

Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas?

The median home value in Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas is $95,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $477.

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