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Billom, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Billom is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,466. Elevation: 1,194 ft (364 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,466 Population 682/sq mi density
1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,343 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,343 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $520/mo rent

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About Billom

Billom

Billom is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in central France.

People

Population4,466
Density682/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,343
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,000
Rent$520
Housing Units1,786
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Population4,466
Population Density682 / sq mi
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Coordinates45.7227°, 3.3387°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.2 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$24,343

About Billom

Billom is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,466. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet (364 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Billom is $24,343, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 268 business establishments.

Income: Billom vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,343
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)268

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Billom is $104,000, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $520 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,786 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,000
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$520
55% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,786

Property Tax

Climate in Billom

Billom has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 0.6° / 8° 26.7
Feb 5°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.6° 18.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.7° 25.4
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 5.2° / 16.6° 52.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.6° 67.0
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 69.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 62.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 61.6
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.6° 57.3
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.8° 49.6
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 3.8° / 12° 46.6
Dec 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.6° 29.4
Billom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density682/sq mi
Coordinates45.7227°N, 3.3387°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 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 80 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 50 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 47 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 49 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 138 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 79 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 49 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 107 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 141 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 34 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 98 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 106 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 119 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 52 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 90 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 56 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 146 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 138 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 132 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 29 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Billom has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Billom

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle - - - -
Collège privé Notre-Dame - - - -
École élémentaire privée Notre-Dame - - - -
Collège du Beffroi - - - -
École élémentaire Le CLos - - - -
École élémentaire Guyot Dessaigne - - - -
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Radio Stations near Billom

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont - AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT - MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Billom

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art Contemporain du Creux de l'Enfer
Centre Historique Du Monde Sapeur-Pompier
Centre Pomel
Citée des Couteliers
L'Aventure Michelin
La Vallée des Rouets
Le rouet Lyonnais
Maison de l'Aventure Industrielle
Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie
Musée Baster
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de l'Améthyste
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.1)
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.2)
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée La Pierre Philosophale
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Pierre Mondanel
Musée régional d'Auvergne

Libraries in Billom

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque de Ménétrol0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Riom0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Peschadoires0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne0.0
Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale0.0
cdi0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay0.0
Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier0.0
Médiathèque Jack-Ralite0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Adevah-Poeuf0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0
René-Char Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Billom

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle Alimentaire
Halles
Marché d'Aubière
Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central)
Marché de Maringues
Marché La Gauthière
Marché Saint-Joseph
Place de la Libération
Place du marché
Place Saint-Jean
Place Voltaire
Pré de la foire
Saint-Joseph

Cafes in Billom

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BrocCafé
Gamazin
Le Café du Quai

Castles in Billom

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Montmorin

Veterinaries in Billom

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de l'Angaud
Vérérinaire

Gas Stations in Billom

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auchan - Carburant
Intermarché Super
Station Service Avia Béal et Fils

Banks in Billom

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Chalus
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'épargne
Crédit Agricole
Groupama
La Banque Postale

Stadiums & Teams in Billom

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Ski Resorts Near Billom

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Lioran 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chastreix 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prabouré 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalmazel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Billom

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield-Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport

Post Offices in Billom

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Place Joseph Claussat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Billom

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix
Église Notre-Dame de la Salette
Église Saint-Amand
Église Saint-Cerneuf
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Loup

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Waterfalls
1
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 Billom

What is the population of Billom?

Billom has a population of 4,466 residents and is located in France. The population density is 682 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

Is Billom expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,343, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,000 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $520 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Billom?

Billom has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Billom?

The job market in Billom faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 268 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Billom?

The median home value in Billom is $104,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $520.

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