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Thoissey, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Thoissey is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,493. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,493 Population 2,871/sq mi density
574 ft Elevation 175 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,064 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,064 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, $535/mo rent

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About Thoissey

Thoissey

Thoissey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

People

Population1,493
Density2,871/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,064
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$535
Housing Units597
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Population1,493
Population Density2,871 / sq mi
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Coordinates46.1722°, 4.8025°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,082 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$22,064

About Thoissey

Thoissey is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,493. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Thoissey is $22,064, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (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 90 business establishments.

Income: Thoissey vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,064
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Thoissey is $107,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $535 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 597 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,000
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$535
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units597

Property Tax

Thoissey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density2,871/sq mi
Coordinates46.1722°N, 4.8025°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 121 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 92 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 125 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 95 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 127 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 137 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 56 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 145 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 88 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 145 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 142 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 86 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 111 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 112 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 61 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 96 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 129 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 99 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 89 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Thoissey has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Thoissey

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École primaire
Collège Bel Air
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Radio Stations near Thoissey

47 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Radio jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioCanut MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
8Beats MP3
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues AAC+ 64 kbps
PROJET XY MP3
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel MP3 320 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français MP3 128 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge AAC+ 64 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
Tonic radio MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Thoissey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Cathédrale Vieux-Saint-Vincent
Cité des climats et des vins de Bourgogne
Domaine des Saveurs - Les Planons
Hameau Dubœuf - Le centre de vinification
Historial du Saint-Curé d'Ars
La Gare du vin
La Maison du Terroir Beaujolais
Le Prieuré
Maison du patrimoine de la ville de Villefranche
Maison du Saint-Curé-d'Ars
Missions 2070
Musée Claude Bernard
Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
Musée des Traditions Populaires Marius Audin
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du train miniature
Musée Gabriel Chevallier
Musée Guillon du Compagnonnage
Musée Paul Dini
Musée Trévoux et ses Trésors
Wine museum

Libraries in Thoissey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteque jean de la fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Claude Vermorel0.0
Bibliothèque de Juliénas0.0
Bibliothèque de Reyrieux0.0
Bibliothèque de savigneux0.0
Bibliothèque Jean De La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Limas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Porte des Pierres Dorées0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire INSPÉ0.0
Le Singuliers0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Gardoni (la MAG)0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Pivot0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Laurent d'Oingt0.0
Médiathèque François Édouard0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque la Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Mendès-France0.0
Simon Vieille0.0

Farmers Markets in Thoissey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
intermarché
Le marché des Gautriats
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de l'Esplanade
Marché de la Place Gardon
Place du Champ de Foire

Cafes in Thoissey

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

K Fé Creme
L'Hotel de Ville
La Friture

Banks in Thoissey

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Thoissey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellagio
Brasserie Kachmar
L'Affoleuse
Terre de Bières

Stadiums & Teams in Thoissey

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Thoissey

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Thoissey

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Thoissey

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique de Gleizé

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thoissey

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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 Thoissey

What is the population of Thoissey?

Thoissey has a population of 1,493 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,871 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

Is Thoissey expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,064, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $535 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Thoissey?

Thoissey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Thoissey?

The job market in Thoissey faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 90 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thoissey?

The median home value in Thoissey is $107,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $535.

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