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Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 597. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
597 Population 41/sq mi density
699 ft Elevation 213 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,192 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,192 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $488/mo rent

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People

Population597
Density41/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,192
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$97,600
Rent$488
Housing Units239
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population597
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates46.4606°, 5.1501°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$24,192

About Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 597. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux is $24,192, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,192
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux is $97,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 239 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,600
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units239

Property Tax

Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates46.4606°N, 5.1501°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.66"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

299 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 M4.5 120 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 81 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 105 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 124 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 92 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 84 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 142 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 63 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 134 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 109 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 117 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 101 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 70 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 116 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 108 km
Dec 29, 1999 8 km SSE of Champéry, Switzerland M3.8 140 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 95 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 108 km
Feb 18, 2004 2 km SW of Vuadens, Switzerland M3.8 142 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Eden
Coligny Car Muséum
Domaine des Saveurs - Les Planons
Espace D'Artagnan
Ferme de la Forêt
Ferme de Sougey
Hôtel-Dieu - Musée Greuze
Maison de la Poupée
Maison de Pays en Bresse
Moulin de Montjay
Musée bourguignon Perrin de Puycousin
Musée Chintreuil
Musée d'Histoire et de Culture des Sourds
Musée de l'Imprimerie (Écomusée)
Musée de l'Ours en peluche (privé)
Musée du Revermont
Musée du Terroir
Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille
Musée du Vélo
Musée du Vélo Michel-Grézaud

Libraries in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Lescheroux0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain0.0
Bibliothèque Envie de lire0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Guigue0.0
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 Sermoyer0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque0.0
Les Arcades0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque de la Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque Firmin Gémier0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atmosphère
Au Panier Bressan
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de Balanod
Marché de Louhans

Breweries in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie la Perle Noire

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Talissieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Laurent

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-le-Bouchoux

What is the population of Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux?

Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux has a population of 597 residents and is located in France. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles.

Is Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,192, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux?

Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux?

The job market in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux?

The median home value in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux is $97,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $488.

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