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Bransat, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bransat is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 517. Elevation: 899 ft (274 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
517 Population 38/sq mi density
899 ft Elevation 274 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,073 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,073 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$87,200 home value, $436/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population517
Density38/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,073
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,200
Rent$436
Housing Units207
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Population517
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Coordinates46.3221°, 3.2292°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,073

About Bransat

Bransat is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet (274 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bransat is $24,073, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (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: Bransat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,073
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% 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 Bransat is $87,200, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $436 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 207 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,200
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$436
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units207

Property Tax

Bransat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates46.3221°N, 3.2292°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 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 50 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 142 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 51 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 52 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 110 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 38 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 139 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 101 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 143 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 132 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 51 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 150 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 92 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 101 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 49 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 88 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 139 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 111 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 122 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 64 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Bransat has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Bransat

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École élémentaire Breuilly
École maternelle
École maternelle Georges Purseigle
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Radio Stations near Bransat

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Bransat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre National du Costume et de la Scène
Citevolution & Musée de la visitation
Le musée de Charroux
Maison du Luthier
Maison Mantin
Marionnettes Expo
Musée & jardin Souvigny
Musée Anne de Beaujeu
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de l'Illustration Jeunesse
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée du Batiment
Musée du lavage et du repassage
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix
Musée Yves-Machelon

Libraries in Bransat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Allier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Le Florilège0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de l’Allier - Annexe Gannat0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Paty0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Bransat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché du mercredi
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché le jeudi matin

Castles in Bransat

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château des Aix
Château du Bouchat
Donjon de Chenillat
Le Plaix

Breweries in Bransat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brasserie du jugement dernier
Brew Vernet
Café Rétro

Stadiums & Teams in Bransat

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bransat

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bransat

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bransat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Theil

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bransat

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pourçain

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 Bransat

What is the population of Bransat?

Bransat has a population of 517 residents and is located in France. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

Is Bransat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,073, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $436 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bransat?

Bransat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Bransat?

The job market in Bransat faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bransat?

The median home value in Bransat is $87,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $436.

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