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Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,074. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,074 Population 125/sq mi density
1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,449 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,449 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $701/mo rent

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About Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.

People

Population1,074
Density125/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,449
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$140,200
Rent$701
Housing Units430
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Population1,074
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Coordinates45.6143°, 6.3205°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall224.7 inches (571 cm)
Median Household Income$26,449

About Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,074. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère is $26,449, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (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 64 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,449
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère is $140,200, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $701 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 430 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 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,200
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$701
40% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units430

Property Tax

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates45.6143°N, 6.3205°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,541 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 116 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 149 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 141 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 88 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 52 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 44 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 129 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 139 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 12 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 115 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 49 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 114 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 103 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 121 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 91 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 125 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 26 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 141 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 82 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 97 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 4.1 in

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
À la Rencontre du Passé
Donjon des Seigneurs
Ecomusée de la Chaume
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
Ecomusée du Roselais
L'arbre à plumes
Le Grand Filon
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Maison Faune-Flore
Maison Rouge
Musée "La Galerie"
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée de Cohennoz
Musée de l'École
Musée de la Cloche Paccard
Musée de la taillanderie Busillet
Musée de St Martin
Musée des 4 saisons
Musée des Allues
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires du Val d'Arly
Musée des Contes de Fées
Musée des Traditions
Musée du Félicien
Musée Saint-Jean
Muséum des Papillions et des Insectes
Scierie et moulin du Raffort
Tremplin 92 (Maison des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver)
Village-Musée de la Combe de Savoie

Libraries in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque d'Arêches0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Queige0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville0.0
Bibliothèque des Allures0.0
Bibliothèque des Hurtières0.0
Bibliothèque du Dôme0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Pierre Veyrat0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Dôme médiathèque0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Faverges0.0
Médiathèque de Gilly-sur-Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Val d'Arc0.0
Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place de Verdun
Place Grenette

Hotels in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Saint-Hélène

Castles in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

Breweries in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Du Galta
Birra Menta
Brasserie du Grand Pic
L'Étoile des Neiges
La Baujue
La Voûte
Les funambules
Petite Bière Dezaillons

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

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Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

124 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Claviere 0.0 $0
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Sestriere 0.0 $0
Sansicario 0.0 $0
Pragelato 0.0 $0
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 $0
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
La Norma 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Val Cenis 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Bessans 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Stade de Bosses 0.0 $0
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 $0
Stade de Saut 0.0 $0
Stade de Ballet 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Rosière 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
La Thuile 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 $0
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 $0
Les Contamines 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Jardin Enfants 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
Courmayeur 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 $0
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 $0
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Cordon 0.0 $0
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Les Grands Montets 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Vormaine 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Glacier d'Argentière AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de Talèfre AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Antonin
Église Sainte-Hélène

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 Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

What is the population of Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère?

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère has a population of 1,074 residents and is located in France. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,449, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,200 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $701 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère?

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 64 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère?

The median home value in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère is $140,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $701.

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