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Salavas, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Salavas is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 536. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
536 Population 49/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,928 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,928 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$103,000 home value, $515/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population536
Density49/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,928
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,000
Rent$515
Housing Units214
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population536
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates44.3941°, 4.3793°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (912 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$22,928

About Salavas

Salavas is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 536. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Salavas is $22,928, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Salavas vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,928
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.0%
344% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Salavas is $103,000, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $515 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 214 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,000
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$515
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units214

Property Tax

Salavas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 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 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates44.3941°N, 4.3793°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

484 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 11 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 123 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 147 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 143 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 114 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 146 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 139 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 101 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 126 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 131 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 131 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 145 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 141 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 130 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 147 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 139 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 125 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 130 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 139 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 189 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 Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Salavas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Salavas

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Salavas

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
RTS Avignon MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Info RC MP3 128 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Salavas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
capitelle
Castanea - Espace découverte de la Châtaigne d'Ardèche
Collection Minéraux et Fossiles Cutona-Prado
Ecomuseum of silk
Espace Historique et Légendaire de Joyeuse
Espace Rabelais – centre oenotouristique
exposition photo permanente
Galerie de l'Aurignacien
Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche
La Caverne du Pont d'Arc
Le Hameau des Buis - Ferme pédagogique
Le Petit Musée du Bizarre
Maison de la caricature et du dessin d'humour
Mas Daudet : Musée Alphonse Daudet
Mas de la Vignasse, Musée Alphonse Daudet
Muséal-Site Antique-Alba
Musée Albert-André
Musée Ardèche 1900
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des arts et des traditions populaires du Pays de Berg
Musée des Vans
Musée du Monde Souterrain
Musée historique de Joyeuse
Musée Magnanerie
Musée Médiéval de Vagnas
Musée Olivier de Serres
Muséum de l'Ardèche
Néovinum
Parc médiéval du château des Roure
Préhistorama
Ruchers de l'Ibie - La Ferme des Abeilles
Sur les Traces des Premiers Dinosaures
Terra Cabra

Libraries in Salavas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Lablachère0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Montanaise0.0
CDI du College Henri Ageron0.0
Centre de ressouces Olivier de Serres0.0
Centre Multimédia Largentiere0.0
L'arbre à lire0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Rousson0.0
Médiathèque du Pays des vans0.0
Médiathèque Élise et Maurice Boulle - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Léon-Alègre0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Salavas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché dimanche matin
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire du mercredi matin
Market local (Sunday)
Place Aristide Briand
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place du boulodrome
Place du Film Documentaire

Hotels in Salavas

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine du Frigoulet
Hotel des Sites
Hôtel des Touristes
Hôtel Prehistoric Lodge
La Vielle Tour
Le Belvédère
Prehistoric Lodge

Castles in Salavas

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of the Roure
Site médiéval

Gas Stations in Salavas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies

Breweries in Salavas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Drac
La Rochebière
Lou Cabistou

Ski Resorts Near Salavas

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0
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

Airports Near Salavas

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Salavas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Labastide-de-Virac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salavas

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Julien
Temple
Temple protestant

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 Salavas

What is the population of Salavas?

Salavas has a population of 536 residents and is located in France. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

Is Salavas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,928, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,000 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $515 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Salavas?

Salavas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Salavas?

The job market in Salavas faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Salavas?

The median home value in Salavas is $103,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $515.

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