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Sainte-Sigolène, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Sainte-Sigolène is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 5,734. Elevation: 2,684 ft (818 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,734 Population 485/sq mi density
2,684 ft Elevation 818 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,235 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$24,235 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$90,400 home value, $452/mo rent

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About Sainte-Sigolène

Sainte-Sigolène is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

People

Population5,734
Density485/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,235
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,400
Rent$452
Housing Units2,294
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation2,684 ft (818 m)
Population5,734
Population Density485 / sq mi
Elevation2,684 ft (818 m)
Coordinates45.2433°, 4.2334°
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$24,235

About Sainte-Sigolène

Sainte-Sigolène is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 5,734. The city sits at an elevation of 2,684 feet (818 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 Sainte-Sigolène is $24,235, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (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 344 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Sigolène vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,235
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)344

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Sigolène is $90,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $452 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,294 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,400
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$452
61% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,294

Property Tax

Sainte-Sigolène 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 2,684 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

Elevation2,684 ft (818 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates45.2433°N, 4.2334°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 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 M4.3 106 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 110 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 96 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 98 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 123 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 138 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 118 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 95 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 135 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 136 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 110 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 137 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 99 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 69 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 128 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 57 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 112 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 108 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Sainte-Sigolène has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Sainte-Sigolène

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Privé Sacré-Coeur
École élémentaire privée Saint-Joseph
École élémentaire publique
École maternelle publique Germaine Tillion
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Sigolène

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian 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 Sainte-Sigolène

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
Espace archéologique Forez-Jarez
Explora
L'Atelier du Sabotier Et Galerie d'Art Lou Ventor
L'École des Prophètes
La Cabane
La Fabrique
La Maison du Passementier
La Platine
La Rotonde
Lieu de Mémoire
Maison de la Béate
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mesure
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'Art Populaire Religieux
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 Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire
Musée des Transports Urbains de Saint-Étienne et sa région
Musée des Verts
Musée Jean-Marie Somet
Musée Jules Romains

Libraries in Sainte-Sigolène

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Municipales0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Andréï Roublev0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque d'Art0.0
Bibliothèque de Chenereilles0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Marols0.0
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
Bibliothéque Municipale0.0
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
Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire sciences0.0
Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève0.0
Espace François Peyrard0.0
L’Esperluette0.0
La Cour des Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Cité du Design0.0
Médiathèque de Carnot0.0
Médiathèque de La Cotonne0.0
Médiathèque de Riotord0.0
Médiathèque de Tarentaize0.0
Médiathèque de Terrenoire0.0
Médiathèque de Tréfilerie0.0
Médiathèque de Villars0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon0.0
Médiathèque Graine de Culture0.0
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 Municipale de Beaulieu0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Sigolène

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché Bio Albert Thomas
Marché Cours Fauriel
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Carnot
Marché de Chavanelle
Marché de Côte-Chaude
Marché de Jacquard
Marché de la Métare
Marché de la place de la Rivière
Marché de la Talaudière
Marché de Massenet
Marché de Montplaisir
Marché de Montreynaud
Marché de producteurs Albert Thomas
Marché de producteurs Bel-Air
Marché de Saint-François
Marché de Saint-Roch
Marché du Soleil
Place Boncompain
Place des Balayes

Cinemas in Sainte-Sigolène

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cin'étoile

Castles in Sainte-Sigolène

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Villard

Dentists in Sainte-Sigolène

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3124807599
FR #3696456123

Gas Stations in Sainte-Sigolène

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3128082005
FR #3222284835
FR #3222284859

Banks in Sainte-Sigolène

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale

Breweries in Sainte-Sigolène

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Semène
L'Agrivoise
La Brasserie des Plantes
La Brasserie Stéphanoise
Phylum Fungi

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Sigolène

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Sigolène

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 Sainte-Sigolène

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium 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
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
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines 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 Sainte-Sigolène

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sainte-Sigolène

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Sigolène

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Julien-la-Tourette
Église Saint-Barthélemy

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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-Sigolène

What is the population of Sainte-Sigolène?

Sainte-Sigolène has a population of 5,734 residents and is located in France. The population density is 485 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

Is Sainte-Sigolène expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,235, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $452 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Sigolène?

Sainte-Sigolène 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 Sainte-Sigolène?

The job market in Sainte-Sigolène faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 344 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Sigolène?

The median home value in Sainte-Sigolène is $90,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $452.

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