Raron
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Set in the upper Rhone Valley, Raron is a picturesque Swiss village renowned for its historic church, serene natural setting, and charming streets. With fewer than 2,000 residents, it offers visitors authentic alpine culture and easy access to hiking and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
1,944
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.31°, 7.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,085
Local Cost
$1,760
Local Income
$4,600
Cashless
80
English
60
Temperature
4.0°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1176 mm
Internet Speed
274 Mbps
Upload
264 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
38 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.