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Venthon, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Venthon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 631. Elevation: 1,578 ft (481 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
631 Population 93/sq mi density
1,578 ft Elevation 481 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,726 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,726 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $614/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population631
Density93/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,726
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$614
Housing Units252
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Population631
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Coordinates45.6865°, 6.4095°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall224.7 inches (571 cm)
Median Household Income$25,726

About Venthon

Venthon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 631. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet (481 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Venthon is $25,726, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (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 38 business establishments.

Income: Venthon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,726
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Venthon is $122,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $614 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 252 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$122,800
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$614
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units252

Property Tax

Venthon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates45.6865°N, 6.4095°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,488 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 123 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 141 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 94 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 144 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 37 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 135 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 142 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 50 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 10 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 112 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 46 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 104 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 150 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 107 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 120 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 31 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 81 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 115 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 144 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 4.4 in
February 33°F (0°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Venthon has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Venthon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Césarches
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Venthon

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Krimi MP3 320 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
Globule Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Venthon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
À la Rencontre du Passé
Château de Rubins - Observatoire des Alpes
Des pierres et des hommes : Espace archéologique Pierre Borrione
Donjon des Seigneurs
Ecomusée
Ecomusée de la Chaume
Ecomusée Du Bois Et De La Forêt (Scierie des Etouvières)
Ecomusée du Roselais
Fondation Art Contemporain Claudine et Jean-Marc Salomon
Hameau des Alpes
L'arbre à plumes
Le Grand Filon
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Faune-Flore
Maison Rouge
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée de Cohennoz
Musée de l'École
Musée de la taillanderie Busillet
Musée Départemental de la Résistance de Morette
Musée des 4 saisons
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires du Val d'Arly
Musée des Contes de Fées
Musée des Traditions
Musée des Vallées de Thônes
Musée du Beaufort
Musée du Félicien
Muséum des Papillions et des Insectes
Tremplin 92 (Maison des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver)
Village-Musée de la Combe de Savoie

Libraries in Venthon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque d'Arêches0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Queige0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque des Hurtières0.0
Bibliothèque du Dôme0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Pierre Veyrat0.0
Bibliothèque multimédia de Thônes0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Dôme médiathèque0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
Librairie des aravis0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Ange Abrate0.0
Médiathèque de Faverges0.0
Médiathèque de Gilly-sur-Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Megève0.0
Médiathèque de Val d'Arc0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Venthon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Beaufort
Place Grenette

Castles in Venthon

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort du Mont

Breweries in Venthon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Du Galta
Birra Menta
Brasserie du Grand Pic
Brasserie l'Antidote
Brassin Versant - Bière de Granier
Châlet d'Emilie
La p'tite ravine
Le Bistrot des Quais
Le Postillon

Stadiums & Teams in Venthon

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Ski Resorts Near Venthon

126 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pragelato 0.0 $0
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 $0
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
La Norma 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Val Cenis 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Bessans 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Stade de Bosses 0.0 $0
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 $0
Stade de Saut 0.0 $0
Stade de Ballet 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Rosière 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
La Thuile 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 $0
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 $0
Les Contamines 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Jardin Enfants 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
Courmayeur 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 $0
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 $0
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Cordon 0.0 $0
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Fouly 0.0 $0
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Les Grands Montets 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Vormaine 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 $0
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0

Airports Near Venthon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Glacier d'Argentière AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de Talèfre AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Venthon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Brigitte
Église Saint-Donat
Église Saint-Maurice

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 Venthon

What is the population of Venthon?

Venthon has a population of 631 residents and is located in France. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Venthon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,726, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $614 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 Venthon?

Venthon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Venthon?

The unemployment rate in Venthon is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Venthon?

The median home value in Venthon is $122,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $614.

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