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Saint-Sixte, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Sixte is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 596. Elevation: 1,926 ft (587 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
596 Population 208/sq mi density
1,926 ft Elevation 587 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,242 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,242 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$81,600 home value, $408/mo rent

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People

Population596
Density208/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,242
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,600
Rent$408
Housing Units238
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Population596
Population Density208 / sq mi
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Coordinates45.7745°, 3.9812°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$23,242

About Saint-Sixte

Saint-Sixte is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 596. The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet (587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Sixte is $23,242, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (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-Sixte vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,242
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% 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-Sixte is $81,600, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $408 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 238 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 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,600
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$408
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units238

Property Tax

Saint-Sixte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates45.7745°N, 3.9812°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

296 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 149 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 118 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 114 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 115 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 115 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 94 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 132 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 121 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 115 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 91 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 87 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 64 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 111 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 95 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 93 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 31 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 129 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 63 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 72 km
Mar 3, 1998 1 km NW of Aix-les-Bains, France M3.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 78 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Saint-Sixte has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Sixte

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École maternelle
École élémentaire Ligeay
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Radio Stations near Saint-Sixte

11 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
Activ radio MP3 320 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
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Sixte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de l'Art roman en Forez
Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé
Écomusée
L'Orée - De fils en liens
La Diana
Maison de la Fourme
Maison de la Fourme, Les Ateliers du Goûts
Moulin à papier de Richard-de-Bas
Moulin des Massons
Mus'Énergie
Musée d'Allard
Musée d'archéologie
Musée de l'École 1900
Musée de la Fourme et des Traditions
Musée des Vignerons du Forez
Musée municipal
Passage Kim En Joong
Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez
Retro Machines

Libraries in Saint-Sixte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aux grimoires du temps0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Essertines en Châtelneuf0.0
Bibliothèque d'Unias0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond0.0
Bibliothèque de Bussy-Albieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain d'Uzore0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain le Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalmazel0.0
Bibliothèque de Champdieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Châtelneuf0.0
Bibliothèque de Gumières0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand0.0
Bibliothèque de La-Valla-Sur-Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque de Leigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Lézigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Magneux-Haute-Rive0.0
Bibliothèque de Marcilly-le-Chatel0.0
Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret0.0
Bibliothèque de Montverdun0.0
Bibliothèque de Palogneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Pralong0.0
Bibliothèque de Précieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sail Sous Couzan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne Le Molard0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Georges en Couzan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Just en Bas0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Sixte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Didier-Sur-Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien-La-Vêtre0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thurin0.0
Bibliothèque de Sauvain0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Trelins0.0
Bibliothèque de Verrières-en-Forez0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Chapelon0.0
Médiathèque de Balbigny0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Savigneux0.0
Médiathèque des Vals d’Aix et Isable0.0
Médiathèque La Grange Aventure0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Noirétable0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez Montbrison0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Sixte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Ambert
Marché de Beauregard
Marché de Moingt

Breweries in Saint-Sixte

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BIM
Brasserie La Canaille
Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes
La limaille

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Sixte

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Sixte

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-Sixte

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Sixte

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Sixte

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Médard-et-Saint-Loup
Église Saint-Sixte

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-Sixte

What is the population of Saint-Sixte?

Saint-Sixte has a population of 596 residents and is located in France. The population density is 208 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.

Is Saint-Sixte expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,242, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $81,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $408 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Sixte?

Saint-Sixte has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Sixte?

The job market in Saint-Sixte faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Sixte?

The median home value in Saint-Sixte is $81,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $408.

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