Vocance, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Vocance is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 653. Elevation: 1,677 ft (511 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0

B Good

653 Population 160/sq mi density

1,677 ft Elevation 511 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

34.5 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$21,686 Median Income

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$21,686 median income, 12.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$85,000 home value, $425/mo rent

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People

Population653

Density160/mi²

Economy

Median Income$21,686

Unemployment12.4%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

Home Value$85,000

Rent$425

Housing Units261

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

Rain34.5 in/yr

Sunny Days278/yr

Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)

Population	653
Population Density	160 / sq mi
Elevation	1,677 ft (511 m)
Coordinates	45.2013°, 4.5526°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	55°F (13°C)
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	34.5 inches (875 mm)
Annual Snowfall	8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income	$21,686

About Vocance

Vocance is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 653. The city sits at an elevation of 1,677 feet (511 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 Vocance is $21,686, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (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 39 business establishments.

Income: Vocance vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$21,686
	71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	12.4%
	244% above France avg
Poverty Rate	0.1%
	99% below France avg
Establishments (County)	39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vocance is $85,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $425 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 261 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$85,000
	70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$425
	63% below France avg
Rent Burden	25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	261

Property Tax

Vocance 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 1,677 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above France avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,677 ft (511 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density	160/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2013°N, 4.5526°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"

9% below France avg

Snowfall 8.3"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	147 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	143 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	144 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	101 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	84 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	107 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	74 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	137 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	103 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	75 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	103 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	136 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	145 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	74 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	48 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	123 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	103 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	112 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	134 km
Apr 6, 2013	1 km SSW of Poisy, France	M3.4	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (139 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	139 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
May	54°F (12°C)	4.0 in
June	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in
September	58°F (15°C)	3.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
November	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.7 in	Coldest

Vocance has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Vocance

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École primaire	—	—	—	—
École primaire privée Le crayon enchanté	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Vocance

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien	christian	MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Méga	chansons françaises, electronic	MP3 320 kbps
RadioDio	dub, hip-hop	MP3 160 kbps
Radio Saint Féréol	associative	MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans	local, local radio	MP3 192 kbps
RCF Drôme	christian	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ondaine	—	MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio	89.5 fm, alternative	MP3 160 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20	charts, dance	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vocance

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay
Château de Désaignes
Espace archéologique Forez-Jarez
Espace du Parchemin et du Cuir
Explora
L'École des Prophètes
La Cabane
La Maison du Passementier
La Platine
La Rotonde
Le Petit Musée Agriculture et Artisanat
Maison Charles Forot
Maison de la Béate
Maison du patrimoine et des lettres
Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation de la Loire
Musée d'Art et d'Industrie
Musée d'Art Populaire Religieux
Musée de Désaignes
Musée de l'Alambic
Musée de l'Étrange
Musée de la mine Michel Rondet
Musée de la Mine Site Couriot
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la Radio
Musée des Mariniers du Rhône et de la Batellerie
Musée des Papeteries Canson et Montgolfier
Musée du Bois
Musée du charronnage au car
Musée du Charronnage au Car (site 2)
Musée du Papier, des Arts et de la Technologie
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée Pierre Vigne
Musée Saint-Régis
Musée Vivarois César Filhol
Sapeurs-pompiers Vocance
Villa de Licinius
Village Provençal

Libraries in Vocance

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Archives Municipales		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque "l'Arbre à Livres"		0.0
Bibliothèque Andréï Roublev		0.0
Bibliothèque d'Art		0.0
Bibliothèque de St Alban d'Ay		0.0
Bibliothèque de Véranne		0.0
Bibliothèque départementale		0.0
Bibliothèque du Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation		0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Étables		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Victor		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne		0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Exupéry		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire sciences		0.0
Centre d'information et d'orientation		0.0
Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève		0.0
Centre René Cassin		0.0
Espace François Peyrard		0.0
L’Esperluette		0.0
La Cour des Livres		0.0
Le prieuré		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque Cité du Design		0.0
Médiathèque de Carnot		0.0
Médiathèque de La Cotonne		0.0
Médiathèque de Riotord		0.0
Médiathèque de Tarentaize		0.0
Médiathèque de Terrenoire		0.0
Médiathèque de Tréfilerie		0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon		0.0
Médiathèque du Pays Roussillonnais		0.0
Médiathèque Graine de Culture		0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Le Shed		0.0
Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Beaulieu		0.0

Farmers Markets in Vocance

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Marché Bio Albert Thomas
Marché Cours Fauriel
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Carnot
Marché de Chavanelle
Marché de Côte-Chaude
Marché de Jacquard
Marché de la Métare
Marché de la place de la Rivière
Marché de Massenet
Marché de Montplaisir
Marché de producteurs Albert Thomas
Marché de Saint-François
Marché de Saint-Roch
Marché du Soleil
Place des Balayes

Castles in Vocance

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Vocance

Ruine du Château de Mahun

Gas Stations in Vocance

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brossier énergie

Breweries in Vocance

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Auberge de Longue Vie
Brasserie de la Semène
Brasserie Longue Vie
Free Mousse
L'Agrivoise
La brasserie du Pilat
La Brasserie Stéphanoise
La Tit'Mousse
Phylum Fungi

Stadiums & Teams in Vocance

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Vocance

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
La Croix de Bauzon	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Estables	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Domaine Nordique du Meygal	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Prabouré	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Airports Near Vocance

42 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	LYS	Large Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport	OBS	Medium Airport
Lyon Bron Airport	LYN	Medium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport	EBU	Medium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil Airport	VAF	Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Aubenasson	—	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon	—	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux	—	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul	—	Small Airport
Altiport du Bez	—	Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin	—	Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie	—	Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye	—	Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bibost Airfield	—	Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield	—	Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield	—	Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield	—	Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield	—	Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield	—	Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield	—	Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield	—	Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield	—	Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield	—	Small Airport
Les Vastres Airfield	—	Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield	—	Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield	—	Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield	—	Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield	—	Small Airport
Précieux Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield	—	Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield	—	Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield	—	Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield	—	Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield	—	Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield	—	Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Vocance

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Agence Postale Communale de Saint-Julien-Vocance
Vocance

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vocance

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Symphorien
Église Sainte-Croix

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 Vocance

What is the population of Vocance?

Vocance has a population of 653 residents and is located in France. The population density is 160 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is Vocance expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,686, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $425 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vocance?

Vocance 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 Vocance?

The job market in Vocance faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vocance?

The median home value in Vocance is $85,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $425.

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Villevocance 1,117 pop · 2.4 mi Satillieu 1,599 pop · 4.6 mi Roiffieux 2,599 pop · 5.3 mi Saint-Sauveur-en-Rue 1,197 pop · 5.5 mi Annonay 18,423 pop · 6.3 mi Quintenas 1,339 pop · 6.6 mi Bourg-Argental 2,835 pop · 6.8 mi Saint-Marcel-lès-Annonay 1,231 pop · 6.9 mi Boulieu-lès-Annonay 2,222 pop · 7.3 mi Riotord 1,210 pop · 7.6 mi Vernosc-lès-Annonay 1,779 pop · 7.9 mi Davézieux 2,810 pop · 8.4 mi Saint-Félicien 1,253 pop · 8.8 mi Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette 1,152 pop · 8.9 mi

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Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

Places & Facilities 11/32

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