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Violay, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Violay is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,366. Elevation: 2,720 ft (829 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Violay
Violay is a commune in the department of Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 1,366 |
| Population Density | 131 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (829 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8534°, 4.3595° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (888 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,825 |
About Violay
Violay is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,366. The city sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet (829 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Violay vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,825 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 82 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $86,400 |
| 69% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $432 |
| 63% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 546 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above France avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (829 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8534°N, 4.3595°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Violay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Violay
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| École Montessori Arc-en-Ciel | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Violay
44 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Radio | jazz, soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jazz Radio Classic Jazz | classical, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MRADIO FRANCE | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Espérance Grégorien | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioCanut | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Brazil | bossa nova, bossanova | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 8Beats | - | MP3 | |
| Reggae Arte radio | reggae | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laurent DINE IGLESIAS | dance, electro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canut | eclectic, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Générations Lyon | french, french music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scoop Powerdance | dance | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz | jazz, soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio | dance, dance music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LYL Radio | independent, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Activ radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Metal | metal | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RadioDio | dub, hip-hop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio béguin | electro, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Zen | calm, relax | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Calade | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio aléo | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio cactus | talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RFM PARTY 90 | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Dio | 89.5 fm, alternative | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Top 20 | charts, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Les enfants du Rhône | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RCF Lyon | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jazz Radio (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM party | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Tonic radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Virage radio Légende du rock | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PROJET XY | - | MP3 | |
| VIRGIN RADIO METAL | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ondaine | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN FRANCE | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN FRANCE METAL | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Virgin Radio Rock Party | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Violay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boucle Ferroviaire | ||||
| Écomusée du Haut-Beaujolais | ||||
| L'Araire | ||||
| Maison des métiers | ||||
| Musée Barthélemy Thimonnier de la Machine à coudre et du Cycle | ||||
| Musée d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée de l'Océanie | ||||
| Musée de la vallée de la Truche | ||||
| Musée du Chapeau | ||||
| Musée du tissage et de la soierie | ||||
| Musée Gabriel Chevallier | ||||
| Musée Jean-Claude Colin | ||||
| Musée John Mc Grew | ||||
| Musée l'Histoire du Vigneron en Beaujolais |
Libraries in Violay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.B.C. Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Courz'y lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Croq'livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Unias | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chalain le Comtal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chamelet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Magneux-Haute-Rive | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Vougy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Mosaïk | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Marque-Page | 0.0 | |||||
| Les Passerelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison des Associations | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Champollion | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Balbigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint Laurent d'Oingt | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-André-le-Puy | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean-Besson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'Envol des Mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Mot@Mot | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Violay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux veaux | |||||
| Halle des Marchés | |||||
| Parking - Marché de Perreux |
Cinemas in Violay
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Violay
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Violay
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Violay
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Violay
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Violay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes | ||||
| La Bière du Berger | ||||
| La Farlodoise | ||||
| La Part des Autres | ||||
| La Part des Autres | ||||
| Ninkasi |
Stadiums & Teams in Violay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Violay
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabouré | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Loge des Gardes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Violay
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | Large Airport |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LYN | Medium Airport |
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Yan Airport | SYT | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | - | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Assieu Paramotor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Chaneins | - | Small Airport |
| Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brancion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Champ Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Clayette Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Parasoir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lyon Corbas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mionnay Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paray-le-Monial Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roanne Mably Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tournus Cuisery Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vienne Reventin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Villefranche-Tarare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Violay
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Les Bruyères | Inicea |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Violay
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Roch | |
| Église Saint-Georges |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Violay
What is the population of Violay?
Violay has a population of 1,366 residents and is located in France. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.
Is Violay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,825, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,400 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $432 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Violay?
Violay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Violay?
The unemployment rate in Violay is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 82 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Violay?
The median home value in Violay is $86,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $432.