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Valaurie, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Valaurie is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 550. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
550 Population 51/sq mi density
440 ft Elevation 134 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,687 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,687 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $618/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population550
Density51/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,687
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$123,600
Rent$618
Housing Units220
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Population550
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates44.4239°, 4.8108°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (956 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$26,687

About Valaurie

Valaurie is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 550. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Valaurie is $26,687, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Valaurie vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,687
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Valaurie is $123,600, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $618 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 220 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,600
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$618
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units220

Property Tax

Climate in Valaurie

Valaurie has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.8° 68.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 42.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15.1° 49.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.3° 74.2
May 17°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.5° 77.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.9° 56.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.8° 55.1
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.6° 56.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 115.9
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 133.0
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 128.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.4° / 9.1° 61.6
Valaurie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates44.4239°N, 4.8108°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 133 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 36 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 147 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 96 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 149 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 150 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 149 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 149 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 128 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 125 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 123 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 148 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 127 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 133 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 141 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 123 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 135 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 107 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 127 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 112 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 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Valaurie has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Valaurie

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique Réauville
École primaire Valrousse
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Radio Stations near Valaurie

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
RTS Avignon MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Valaurie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Château de Grignan
Collection Minéraux et Fossiles Cutona-Prado
Colophon Librairie & Musée
Exposition
Harmas de Jean-Henri Fabre
Histoire du Bienheureux Charles de Foucauld
La Maison des Voisins
Le village provençal miniature
Maison de la Truffe et du Tricastin
Mémoire Agricole du Pays de Grignan
Muséal-Site Antique-Alba
Musée archéologique du Pègue
Musée Associatif de Montélimar (archéologie, géologie, préhistoire, médiéval et numismatique)
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montélimar
Musée d'art sacré du Gard
Musée d’archéologie tricastine
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la Miniature
Musée de la Nationale 7
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation en Ardèche
Musée de la Soie
Musée de la truffe et du vin
Musée de la Ville
Musée des Amis du Vieux Donzère
Musée des Anges-Léna-Vandrey
Musée des Sports
Musée du Cartonnage et de l'Imprimerie
Musée du Nougat – Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran
Musée du Vigneron
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
Musée Lichtner-Aix
Musée René Margotton
Musée Yvon Guéret
Museée du Protestantisme Dauphinois
Naturoptère
Palais des bonbons et du nougat

Libraries in Valaurie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de la Vence0.0
Bibliothèque de Sablet0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Bourg-Saint-Andéol0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Montanaise0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Multimedia du Teil0.0
Farandole de Livres0.0
Francois Mitterand0.0
IFSI-IFAS du GHPP de Montélimar0.0
L'arbre à lire0.0
La Passerelle0.0
Les Chemins de Traverse0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Maurice Pic0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Paul Colin0.0

Farmers Markets in Valaurie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Cruas
Marché des Producteurs et des Artisans (mai-octobre)
Marché du jeudi
Place de l'Apparent

Hotels in Valaurie

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gîte la Mourette
Gîte le Pigeonnier
La Méjeonne
Le Mas des Laurels
Mas des Chênes

Golf Courses in Valaurie

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de la Drôme Provencale

Breweries in Valaurie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale La Fabrique
Brasserie Bergoïata
Brasserie la Croix d'or
La vieille mule

Stadiums & Teams in Valaurie

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Ski Resorts Near Valaurie

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Valaurie

39 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'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Valaurie

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence postale communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valaurie

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Grâces
Chapelle Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Maurice
Grotte de Lourdes
Sanctuaire Saint-Joseph
Statue de la Vierge

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 Valaurie

What is the population of Valaurie?

Valaurie has a population of 550 residents and is located in France. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

Is Valaurie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,687, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,600 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $618 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Valaurie?

Valaurie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Valaurie?

The job market in Valaurie faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Valaurie?

The median home value in Valaurie is $123,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $618.

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