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Varacieux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Varacieux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 695. Elevation: 1,460 ft (445 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
695 Population 230/sq mi density
1,460 ft Elevation 445 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
58.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,240 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,240 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $519/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population695
Density230/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,240
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,800
Rent$519
Housing Units278
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain58.3 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Population695
Population Density230 / sq mi
Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Coordinates45.2329°, 5.3365°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation58.3 inches (1,480 mm)
Annual Snowfall77.8 inches (198 cm)
Median Household Income$25,240

About Varacieux

Varacieux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 695. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet (445 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Varacieux is $25,240, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (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 42 business establishments.

Income: Varacieux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,240
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Varacieux is $103,800, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $519 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 278 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,800
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$519
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units278

Property Tax

Varacieux has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below France avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates45.2329°N, 5.3365°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above France avg
Snowfall 77.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

920 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 M4.8 139 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 129 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 115 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 117 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 92 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 100 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 136 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 100 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 128 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 91 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 28 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 130 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 122 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 115 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 114 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 135 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 138 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 135 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 78 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 53°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Varacieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Varacieux

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Saint-Joseph
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Varacieux

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIRGIN RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 MP3
Radio New's FM MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues AAC+ 64 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble MP3
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Pluriel MP3 320 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Varacieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée des Objets d'Antan
Écomusée du patrimoine des métiers
Espace Royans & Vercors
La Grange Dimière
La Magie des Automates
Le Grand Séchoir
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison-musée de Rochechinard
Musée archéologique du lac de Paladru
Musée de Bressieux
Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles
Musée de l'Eau
Musée de Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye
Musée des Dauphins
Musée des Liqueurs Cherry Rocher
Musée Hector-Berlioz
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh

Libraries in Varacieux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Arcolade0.0
Bibliothèque de Méaudre0.0
Bibliothèque de Paladru0.0
Bibliothèque du Pin - René Pellat0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Perec0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale le Lutrin0.0
Bibliothèque L'oiseau Lire0.0
Bibliothèque Le Préau0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre d'Etude Tibétains0.0
Chatulivre0.0
Francine Carles0.0
La Bib D40.0
La Fée Verte0.0
La gare des mots0.0
La Halle0.0
La Sirène0.0
Les Mots Passant0.0
Mediathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère0.0
Médiathèque Biévre-Isére0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Pages & Partage0.0

Farmers Markets in Varacieux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché de Charavines
Marché de Fures
Marché de Saint-Marcellin
Marché de Tullins
Marché de Tullins
Marché des producteurs
Marché Paysan

Breweries in Varacieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Bi'nche
La Tarz
Les Bières du Temps
O' Saint-Paul
Tarz

Stadiums & Teams in Varacieux

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Varacieux

34 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Varacieux

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport

Post Offices in Varacieux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Varacieux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varacieux

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Église de l'Assomption
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Varacieux

What is the population of Varacieux?

Varacieux has a population of 695 residents and is located in France. The population density is 230 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

Is Varacieux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,240, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,800 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Varacieux?

Varacieux has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches, with 77.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Varacieux?

The unemployment rate in Varacieux is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Varacieux?

The median home value in Varacieux is $103,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $519.

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