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Arpajon-sur-Cère, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Arpajon-sur-Cère is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 5,744. Elevation: 1,982 ft (604 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,744 Population 264/sq mi density
1,982 ft Elevation 604 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,380 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,380 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $517/mo rent

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About Arpajon-sur-Cère

Arpajon-sur-Cère

Arpajon-sur-Cère is a commune in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region of south-central France.

People

Population5,744
Density264/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,380
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,400
Rent$517
Housing Units2,298
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Population5,744
Population Density264 / sq mi
Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Coordinates44.9039°, 2.4566°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,380

About Arpajon-sur-Cère

Arpajon-sur-Cère is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 5,744. The city sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet (604 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Arpajon-sur-Cère is $25,380, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 345 business establishments.

Income: Arpajon-sur-Cère vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,380
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)345

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Arpajon-sur-Cère is $103,400, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $517 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,298 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,400
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$517
56% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,298

Property Tax

Arpajon-sur-Cère experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Area21.8 sq mi (56.4 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates44.9039°N, 2.4566°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 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 M4.2 148 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 122 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 97 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 120 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 133 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 122 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 46 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 35 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 123 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 70 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 125 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 43 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 66 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 36 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 144 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 121 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 134 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 49 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 121 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Arpajon-sur-Cère has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Arpajon-sur-Cère

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire d'application Canteloube
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège La Ponétie
Collège de la Ponétie
Groupe scolaire
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Radio Stations near Arpajon-sur-Cère

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Presence Figeac christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Arpajon-sur-Cère

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Charles de Louvrié
La Forge
Les Mineurs de la Chataigneraie
Maison de la Châtaigne
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Musée de l'agriculture et de la vie rurale
Musée de la Châtaigne
Musée des Templiers
Musée du Cardinal Verdier
musée du Veinazes
Muséum des Volcans

Libraries in Arpajon-sur-Cère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centre Culturel Médiathèque La Grange0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Bassin d'Aurillac0.0

Farmers Markets in Arpajon-sur-Cère

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché Couvert d'Aurillac
Place d'Empeyssine

Hotels in Arpajon-sur-Cère

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Aurena
Le Relax
Les Provinciales

Gas Stations in Arpajon-sur-Cère

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Intermarché
Station JET et 100LL

Banks in Arpajon-sur-Cère

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
CIC
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Arpajon-sur-Cère

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sport Attitude

Golf Courses in Arpajon-sur-Cère

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Club de Vezac

Breweries in Arpajon-sur-Cère

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 360
Les 3 caves

Stadiums & Teams in Arpajon-sur-Cère

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Arpajon-sur-Cère

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 Arpajon-sur-Cère

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Bozouls AirfieldSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus AirfieldSmall Airport
Chassancet AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Arpajon-sur-Cère

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arpajon Sur Cere

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arpajon-sur-Cère

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-des-Grâces

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 Arpajon-sur-Cère

What is the population of Arpajon-sur-Cère?

Arpajon-sur-Cère has a population of 5,744 residents and is located in France. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 21.8 square miles.

Is Arpajon-sur-Cère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,380, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,400 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $517 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Arpajon-sur-Cère?

Arpajon-sur-Cère has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Arpajon-sur-Cère?

The unemployment rate in Arpajon-sur-Cère is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 345 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Arpajon-sur-Cère?

The median home value in Arpajon-sur-Cère is $103,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $517.

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