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Sion-les-Mines, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Sion-les-Mines is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 1,478. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,478 Population 108/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,427 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,427 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $557/mo rent

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About Sion-les-Mines

Sion-les-Mines

Sion-les-Mines is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.

People

Population1,478
Density108/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,427
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$111,400
Rent$557
Housing Units591
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population1,478
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates47.7351°, -1.5920°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (908 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$21,427

About Sion-les-Mines

Sion-les-Mines is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 1,478. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sion-les-Mines is $21,427, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (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 89 business establishments.

Income: Sion-les-Mines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,427
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sion-les-Mines is $111,400, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $557 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 591 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,400
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$557
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units591

Property Tax

Sion-les-Mines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates47.7351°N, 1.5920°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 125 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 74 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 93 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 138 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 97 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 143 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 121 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 116 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 128 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 124 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 102 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 101 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 146 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 114 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 105 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 102 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 146 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 84 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 89 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in

Sion-les-Mines has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Sion-les-Mines

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Les Grands Chênes
École Saint-Joseph
École primaire publique
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Radio Stations near Sion-les-Mines

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio La Belle Aventure chanson française, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
CanalB independent music MP3
Canal B MP3
France Bleu Armorique MP3 128 kbps
Gay Radio FR gay, hit MP3 128 kbps
Radio Souvenir MP3 128 kbps
Radio44 chanson française, classic AAC 192 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps
Fréquence Hit classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sion-les-Mines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agri Retro
Château de Châteaubriant
Maison de la Forêt
Maison de la Roche aux Fées
Maison Huard
Micro-Folie
Musée de la Ferme d’Autrefois
Musée de la Forge Neuve
Musée de la Résistance
Musée des Mines de la Brutz
Musée Eugène Aulnette

Libraries in Sion-les-Mines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliiothèque-médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Au Puits du Livre0.0
Bibliothèque d'Issé0.0
Bibliothèque de Conquereuil0.0
Bibliothèque de Fercé0.0
Bibliothèque de La Meilleraye-de-Bretagne0.0
Bibliothèque de Louisfert0.0
Bibliothèque de Moisdon-la-Rivière0.0
Bibliothèque de Noyal-sur-Brutz0.0
Bibliothèque de Pierric0.0
Bibliothèque de Rougé0.0
Bibliothèque de Ruffigné0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Aubin-des-Châteaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Soulvache0.0
Bibliothèque JD Boucher0.0
Bibliothèque L'Arbre aux Livres0.0
Bibliothèque La Mine du Livre0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale de Saint-Senoux0.0
Erdre en Pages0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Grenier à sel0.0
Jeu 2 mots0.0
La Boukinette0.0
La forêt aux livres0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Le Cirque des Pages0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Châteaubriant0.0
Médiathèque de Derval0.0
Médiathèque de Guipry-Messac0.0
Médiathèque de Jans0.0
Médiathèque de Lusanger0.0
Médiathèque de Marsac-sur-Don0.0
Médiathèque de Mouais0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent des Landes0.0
Médiathèque de Sion-les-Mines0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque l'Agora0.0
Médiathèque La Bulle0.0
Médiathèque Le Château0.0
Médiathèque Marcelle Maurette0.0
médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Tournepage0.0

Farmers Markets in Sion-les-Mines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Guichen
Marché
Marché alimentaire
Marché bio des Landes du Luquet
Marché couvert
Marché de la Rousselière
Marché des 4 Vents

Castles in Sion-les-Mines

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de La Roche-Giffard

Breweries in Sion-les-Mines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Ouche
Brasserie Sainte-Colombe
Brasserie San Roce
Castel Pub
Papybot'

Stadiums & Teams in Sion-les-Mines

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sion-les-Mines

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall Airport
Dinan-Trélivan AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Queneleuc AirfieldSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sion-les-Mines

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe
Sion-les-Mines

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sion-les-Mines

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Mélaine
Église Saint-Sulpice

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 Sion-les-Mines

What is the population of Sion-les-Mines?

Sion-les-Mines has a population of 1,478 residents and is located in France. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 13.7 square miles.

Is Sion-les-Mines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,427, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,400 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $557 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sion-les-Mines?

Sion-les-Mines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sion-les-Mines?

The job market in Sion-les-Mines faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 89 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sion-les-Mines?

The median home value in Sion-les-Mines is $111,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $557.

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