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Vernoux-en-Vivarais, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Vernoux-en-Vivarais is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,858. Elevation: 1,936 ft (590 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,858 Population 218/sq mi density
1,936 ft Elevation 590 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,395 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,395 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $483/mo rent

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About Vernoux-en-Vivarais

Vernoux-en-Vivarais

Vernoux-en-Vivarais is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.

People

Population1,858
Density218/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,395
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,600
Rent$483
Housing Units743
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Population1,858
Population Density218 / sq mi
Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Coordinates44.8958°, 4.6452°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (875 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$21,395

About Vernoux-en-Vivarais

Vernoux-en-Vivarais is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,858. The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet (590 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vernoux-en-Vivarais is $21,395, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (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 111 business establishments.

Income: Vernoux-en-Vivarais vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,395
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)111

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vernoux-en-Vivarais is $96,600, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $483 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 743 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,600
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$483
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units743

Property Tax

Vernoux-en-Vivarais experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates44.8958°N, 4.6452°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 69 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 79 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 131 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 90 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 147 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 150 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 87 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 126 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 120 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 149 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 89 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 149 km
Aug 28, 1999 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France M3.6 150 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 105 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 146 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 131 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 67 km
Aug 28, 1995 11 km SSE of Cusy, France M3.4 142 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 138 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Vernoux-en-Vivarais has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Présentation de Marie
École primaire privée Présentation de Marie
École primaire privée La Fourmilière
École maternelle
École primaire
École primaire
École privée Présentation de Marie
École élémentaire
Collège Docteur Pierre Delarbre
École primaire de Silhac
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Radio Stations near Vernoux-en-Vivarais

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 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
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arche des métiers
Ardéche Miniatures
Ardelaine Musée Vivant de la Laine
Autour du Moulin de Raoul
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Château - Musée de Tournon
Château de Désaignes
Écomusée des Terrasses
La Maison du Bijou
La Maison du Châtaignier
Le Moulinage de la Neuve
Les Clévos, cité des savoirs
Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs
Maison Charles Forot
Moulin de Mandy
Moulin de Pailhiaire
Musée Archéologique
Musée Clément Faugier
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Musée de Crussol
Musée de Désaignes
Musée de l'Insolite
Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile
Musée des Sports
Musée du Bois
Musée du Vivaris Protestant
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée Pierre Vigne
Musée Saint-Régis
SculpturArt

Libraries in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque D'Alissas0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien en Saint-Alban0.0
Bibliothèque de Silhac0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Étables0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Beauchastel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Victor0.0
CASI Cheminots Région de Lyon0.0
Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève0.0
Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Portes lès Valence0.0
Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry0.0
Médiathèque du Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
médiathèque Le Patio0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0

Farmers Markets in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Etoile Café
Halle Saint-Jean
Marché aux Fruits
Marché de Cruas
Place des Clercs
Place des écoles
Place du clot
Place du Marché

Cafes in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de Midi
L'Embarqu'Café
LE MIX

Cinemas in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ecran Village

Castles in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Tourrette
Château de Vaussèche

Clinics in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de Santé du pays de Vernoux

Dentists in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aissam Bourezzah

Veterinaries in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drs. Duret

Gas Stations in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne

Gyms in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altheo Club

Breweries in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3:6:9 Bière Craft
Auberge de Longue Vie
Brasserie Hildegarde
Brasserie Longue Vie
Free Mousse

Stadiums & Teams in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

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Ski Resorts Near Vernoux-en-Vivarais

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vernoux-en-Vivarais

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale Chalencon Mairie
Chalencon
Vernoux en Vivarais

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église du Sacré-Cœur
Église evangelique
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Apollinaire
Église Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Pierre
Prieuré de Saint-Félix
Temple
Temple
Temple
Temple de l'Église protestante unie de France

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 Vernoux-en-Vivarais

What is the population of Vernoux-en-Vivarais?

Vernoux-en-Vivarais has a population of 1,858 residents and is located in France. The population density is 218 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.

Is Vernoux-en-Vivarais expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,395, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,600 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $483 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vernoux-en-Vivarais?

Vernoux-en-Vivarais has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vernoux-en-Vivarais?

The job market in Vernoux-en-Vivarais faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 111 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vernoux-en-Vivarais?

The median home value in Vernoux-en-Vivarais is $96,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $483.

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