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Vignieu, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Vignieu is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 804. Elevation: 843 ft (257 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
804 Population 77/sq mi density
843 ft Elevation 257 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,968 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,968 median income, 7.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$136,800 home value, $684/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population804
Density77/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,968
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$136,800
Rent$684
Housing Units322
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Population804
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Coordinates45.6340°, 5.4266°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$26,968

About Vignieu

Vignieu is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 804. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet (257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vignieu is $26,968, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (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 48 business establishments.

Income: Vignieu vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,968
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vignieu is $136,800, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $684 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 322 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,800
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$684
41% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units322

Property Tax

Climate in Vignieu

Vignieu has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 868 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.1° / 6.7° 54.4
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.5° 47.2
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.4° 54.3
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17° 71.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21° 84.2
Jun 20°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.1° 70.5
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.5° 67.5
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.4° 71.7
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.6° 89.0
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 9.6° / 17.4° 101.7
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.8° / 11° 91.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.3° 64.9
Vignieu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates45.6340°N, 5.4266°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 131 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 83 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 67 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 60 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 132 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 60 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 85 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 64 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 33 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 91 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 140 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 135 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 125 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 99 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 15 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 138 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 140 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 104 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 136 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 55 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 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Vignieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Vignieu

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
Maison familiale rurale Chapeau Cornu
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Vignieu

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIRGIN RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 MP3
Alpes 1 Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble MP3
Radio New's FM MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 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

Museums in Vignieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Grange Dimière
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Maison Ravier
Minéralogica
Musée
Musée archéologique du lac de Paladru
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de la Lauze
Musée de la Machine à Bois
Musée des Liqueurs Cherry Rocher
Musée des Tisserands
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Hector-Berlioz
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Musée-galerie Clauorum
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh
Patrimoine, culture et traditions

Libraries in Vignieu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Chavanoz0.0
Bibliothèque de Four0.0
Bibliothèque de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque de Paladru0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaulx-Milieu0.0
Bibliothèque du Pin - René Pellat0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Crémieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale La Fontaine0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu0.0
La Fée Verte0.0
La Sirène0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque Agnès Varda0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu0.0
Médiathèque de Champfleuri0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque La Traversée0.0
Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Vignieu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferme de la Cassole
Marché
Marché de Charavines
marché du lundi
Marché hebdomadaire

Hotels in Vignieu

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de Suzel
Hôtel restaurant Château Chapeau Cornu

Cafes in Vignieu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Café du Lion d’Or

Castles in Vignieu

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chapeau Cornu

Zoos in Vignieu

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Arche de Julie - Ferme pédagogique
Parc LudOGaïa

Breweries in Vignieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie des Ursulines
Brasserie Thetys
La Dauphine
La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale
La Maiz'
Les Bières du Temps

Stadiums & Teams in Vignieu

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Ski Resorts Near Vignieu

37 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 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
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 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

Airports Near Vignieu

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall 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
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vignieu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vignieu

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vignieu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Ayes
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Eusèbe
Église Saint-François-de-Sales

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 Vignieu

What is the population of Vignieu?

Vignieu has a population of 804 residents and is located in France. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

Is Vignieu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,968, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $136,800 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $684 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 Vignieu?

Vignieu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vignieu?

The unemployment rate in Vignieu is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vignieu?

The median home value in Vignieu is $136,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $684.

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