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Allanche, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Allanche is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,122. Elevation: 3,225 ft (983 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,122 Population 144/sq mi density
3,225 ft Elevation 983 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,816 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,816 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, $404/mo rent

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About Allanche

Allanche

Allanche is a commune in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region of south-central France.

People

Population1,122
Density144/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,816
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$404
Housing Units449
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation3,225 ft (983 m)
Population1,122
Population Density144 / sq mi
Elevation3,225 ft (983 m)
Coordinates45.2291°, 2.9345°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (978 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.1 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$21,816

About Allanche

Allanche is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,122. The city sits at an elevation of 3,225 feet (983 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Allanche is $21,816, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (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 67 business establishments.

Income: Allanche vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,816
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Allanche is $80,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $404 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 449 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,800
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$404
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units449

Property Tax

Allanche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,225 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below France avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,225 ft (983 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates45.2291°N, 2.9345°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above France avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 114 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 84 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 123 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 81 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 91 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 83 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 21 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 37 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 72 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 32 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 86 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 22 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 14 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 108 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 38 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 82 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 27 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 54 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 83 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 61 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Allanche has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 31°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Allanche

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
École et Collège Maurice Peschaud - - - -
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Radio Stations near Allanche

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFM 80 - MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
Totem Lozère - MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Jazz Manouche - MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Allanche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buron de Belles-Aigues
Espace Cézallier
Exposition Albert Monier
L'ostal de la Marissou
Maison de la Faune
Mémorial des déportés de Murat
Musée Alfred Douët
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Haute-Auvergne
Musée Georges Pompidou

Libraries in Allanche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque George Pompidou0.0

Farmers Markets in Allanche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Place du Marché

Cafes in Allanche

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Heron juste poelée

Castles in Allanche

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ancien château de Mercoeur
Tour de Colombine

Gas Stations in Allanche

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #2066421132

Banks in Allanche

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Allanche

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Estives

Stadiums & Teams in Allanche

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Allanche

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laguiole 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Lioran 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chastreix 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Allanche

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Conques Airfield-Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield-Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Le Bruel Airfield-Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield-Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bories Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield-Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Allanche

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Allanche
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Allanche

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Caprais
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Julien-de-Chanet
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Roch
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Allanche

What is the population of Allanche?

Allanche has a population of 1,122 residents and is located in France. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is Allanche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,816, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $404 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Allanche?

Allanche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Allanche?

The unemployment rate in Allanche is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 67 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Allanche?

The median home value in Allanche is $80,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $404.

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