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Bellevue-la-Montagne, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bellevue-la-Montagne is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 510. Elevation: 3,205 ft (977 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
510 Population 56/sq mi density
3,205 ft Elevation 977 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,162 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,162 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$82,600 home value, $413/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population510
Density56/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,162
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,600
Rent$413
Housing Units204
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Population510
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Coordinates45.2207°, 3.8200°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$22,162

About Bellevue-la-Montagne

Bellevue-la-Montagne is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet (977 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bellevue-la-Montagne is $22,162, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Bellevue-la-Montagne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,162
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bellevue-la-Montagne is $82,600, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $413 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 204 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$82,600
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$413
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units204

Property Tax

Climate in Bellevue-la-Montagne

Bellevue-la-Montagne has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.4° 38.2
Feb 2°C / 36°F -2.7° / 6.7° 28.1
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.6° 33.3
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.4° 57.6
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.4° 76.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.7° 75.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.3° 71.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.4° 60.7
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.6° 69.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5° / 14.8° 67.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 0.8° / 9.1° 63.6
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -1.8° / 6.1° 42.3
Bellevue-la-Montagne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates45.2207°N, 3.8200°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 112 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 141 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 147 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 149 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 127 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 130 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 116 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 147 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 138 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 127 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 112 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 116 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 67 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 101 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 123 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 114 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 121 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 81 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 87 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in

Bellevue-la-Montagne has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Bellevue-la-Montagne

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
RFM 80 MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bellevue-la-Montagne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée des Monts du Forez
Le Camino
Musée Crozatier
Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle
Musée de la Dentelle
Musée de la Radio
Musée des mécaniques anciennes
Musée des Tapisseries
Musée Jules Romains

Libraries in Bellevue-la-Montagne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothéque municipale0.0
L'école buissonière0.0
Les compères de Nasredine0.0
Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Craponne-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de la Haute-Loire0.0
Médiathèque Henri Dubois0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Bellevue-la-Montagne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Arlanc
Marché de Chemintrand
Marché de Craponne-sur-Arzon
Place Boncompain
Place de la Mairie
Place des Moulettes
Place du Plot
Place Henri Champagnac

Hotels in Bellevue-la-Montagne

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Voyageurs

Castles in Bellevue-la-Montagne

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Arzon

Ski Resorts Near Bellevue-la-Montagne

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bellevue-la-Montagne

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bellevue-la-Montagne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bellevue-la-Montagne

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Just

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 Bellevue-la-Montagne

What is the population of Bellevue-la-Montagne?

Bellevue-la-Montagne has a population of 510 residents and is located in France. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

Is Bellevue-la-Montagne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,162, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $413 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 Bellevue-la-Montagne?

Bellevue-la-Montagne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bellevue-la-Montagne?

The job market in Bellevue-la-Montagne faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bellevue-la-Montagne?

The median home value in Bellevue-la-Montagne is $82,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $413.

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