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Blesle, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Blesle is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 717. Elevation: 1,716 ft (523 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
717 Population 62/sq mi density
1,716 ft Elevation 523 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,103 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,103 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$87,600 home value, $438/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population717
Density62/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,103
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$87,600
Rent$438
Housing Units287
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Population717
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Coordinates45.3188°, 3.1705°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.3 inches (90 cm)
Median Household Income$21,103

About Blesle

Blesle is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 717. The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet (523 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Blesle is $21,103, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (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 43 business establishments.

Income: Blesle vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,103
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Blesle is $87,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $438 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 287 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,600
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$438
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units287

Property Tax

Blesle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates45.3188°N, 3.1705°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 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 M4.3 149 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 111 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 79 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 75 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 133 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 84 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 33 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 77 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 145 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 132 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 51 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 51 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 143 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 11 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 81 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 7 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 102 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 44 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 53 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Blesle has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Blesle

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
Collège des Fontilles
Ecole de Blesle
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Radio Stations near Blesle

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM 80 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
Jazz Manouche MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Blesle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Pomel
Espace Cézallier
L'ostal de la Marissou
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Maison du Doyenné
Mine de Rodde
Moulin à vent de Pargeat
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Vigne
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée du Ski
Musée Élise Rieuf
Musée La Pierre Philosophale

Libraries in Blesle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Cabotte0.0
Médiathèque de Besse0.0
Médiathèque de Massiac0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
René-Char Library0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer0.0

Farmers Markets in Blesle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place du Marché

Hotels in Blesle

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rêve de la Vallée

Cafes in Blesle

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A la Bonne Auberge

Castles in Blesle

7 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Mercœur
Château de Torsiac
Château de Védrines
Château de Vernassal
Château du Bos
Maison Forte de Montmoirat
Tour de Besse

Breweries in Blesle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Estives
Brasserie du Sancy

Ski Resorts Near Blesle

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Laguiole 0.0 $0
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 Blesle

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Blesle

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Anzat-le-Luguet
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blesle

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Etienne du Cheylat
Église Saint-Grégoire
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Mathieu
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Sébastien
Église Sainte-Madeleine
Notre-Dame de la Chaigne

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 Blesle

What is the population of Blesle?

Blesle has a population of 717 residents and is located in France. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

Is Blesle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,103, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $438 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Blesle?

Blesle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 35.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Blesle?

The unemployment rate in Blesle is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blesle?

The median home value in Blesle is $87,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $438.

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