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Vals-les-Bains, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Vals-les-Bains is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,777. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 3,777 |
| Population Density | 683 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6656°, 4.3662° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9 inches (912 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,611 |
About Vals-les-Bains
Vals-les-Bains is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,777. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet (261 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.
Income: Vals-les-Bains vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,611 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.7% |
| 364% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
| 69% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 227 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $110,400 |
| 61% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $552 |
| 53% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,511 |
Property Tax
Climate in Vals-les-Bains
Vals-les-Bains 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6656°N, 4.3662°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Vals-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.8").
Schools in Vals-les-Bains
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Saint-Martin | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Georges Gouy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vals-les-Bains
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fréquence 7 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Micheline | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Info RC | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panoramix Radio Station | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 48FM - Liege | university radio | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Vals-les-Bains
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arche des métiers | ||||
| Ardelaine Musée Vivant de la Laine | ||||
| Autour du Moulin de Raoul | ||||
| Castanea - Espace découverte de la Châtaigne d'Ardèche | ||||
| Écomusée du Moulinage | ||||
| Espace Historique et Légendaire de Joyeuse | ||||
| Ferme du Bourlatier | ||||
| La Maison du Bijou | ||||
| La Maison du Châtaignier | ||||
| Le Moulinage de la Neuve | ||||
| Le Petit Musée du Bizarre | ||||
| Maison Champanhet: Musée des Savoir-Faire Ardéchois | ||||
| Maison de la caricature et du dessin d'humour | ||||
| Maison Jean Ferrat | ||||
| Mas Daudet : Musée Alphonse Daudet | ||||
| Mas de la Vignasse, Musée Alphonse Daudet | ||||
| Moulin de Mandy | ||||
| Moulin de Pailhiaire | ||||
| Muséal-Site Antique-Alba | ||||
| Musée Ardèche d'Autrefois | ||||
| Musée Clément Faugier | ||||
| Musée Colette-Bonzo | ||||
| Musée des arts et des traditions populaires du Pays de Berg | ||||
| Musée du Vivaris Protestant | ||||
| Musée historique de Joyeuse | ||||
| Musée Magnanerie | ||||
| Musée Olivier de Serres | ||||
| Muséum de l'Ardèche | ||||
| Néovinum | ||||
| Ruchers de l'Ibie - La Ferme des Abeilles | ||||
| Sur les Traces des Premiers Dinosaures | ||||
| Terra Cabra | ||||
| Village Miniature Le Ron des Fades |
Libraries in Vals-les-Bains
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque de Silhac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale Lablachère | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de ressouces Olivier de Serres | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Multimédia Largentiere | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Cheylard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Val d'Ardèche | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Élise et Maurice Boulle - Espace Culturel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Ferrat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vals-les-Bains
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le marché de terroir | |||||
| Marché dimanche matin | |||||
| Place Aristide Briand | |||||
| Place de l'Hôtel de Ville | |||||
| Place du boulodrome | |||||
| Place du clot | |||||
| Place du Film Documentaire | |||||
| Place du Marché |
Hotels in Vals-les-Bains
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Vals-les-Bains
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vals-les-Bains
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vals-les-Bains
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vals-les-Bains
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vals-les-Bains
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bière Bourganel | ||||
| Brasserie L'Ale Ouët | ||||
| Drac | ||||
| La Rochebière |
Stadiums & Teams in Vals-les-Bains
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Vals-les-Bains
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 Vals-les-Bains
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | — | Medium Airport |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Valence-Chabeuil Airport | VAF | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | — | Small Airport |
| Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Assieu Paramotor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avignon-Pujaut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champis 07 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Deyras Saint Victor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edgar Soumille Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Grand'combe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Puy-Loudes Airfield | LPY | Small Airport |
| Les Vastres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montélimar-Ancône Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pierrelatte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Remoulins Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rouveirolle Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Victor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tornac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uzès-Belvezet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Valréas Visan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vals-les-Bains
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Relais Poste | |
| Vals-les-Bains |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vals-les-Bains
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ancienne chapelle du Calvaire | |
| Chapelle du monastère Sainte-Claire | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Vals-les-Bains
What is the population of Vals-les-Bains?
Vals-les-Bains has a population of 3,777 residents and is located in France. The population density is 683 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.
Is Vals-les-Bains expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,611, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,400 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Vals-les-Bains?
Vals-les-Bains 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 Vals-les-Bains?
The job market in Vals-les-Bains faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 227 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Vals-les-Bains?
The median home value in Vals-les-Bains is $110,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $552.