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Brioude, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Brioude is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 7,451. Elevation: 1,444 ft (440 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,451 Population 1,427/sq mi density
1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,967 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$21,967 median income, 16.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, $444/mo rent

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About Brioude

Brioude

Brioude is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-central France. It lies on the banks of the river Allier, a tributary of the Loire.

People

Population7,451
Density1,427/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,967
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$88,800
Rent$444
Housing Units2,980
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Population7,451
Population Density1,427 / sq mi
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Coordinates45.2942°, 3.3842°
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$21,967

About Brioude

Brioude is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 7,451. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 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 Brioude is $21,967, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 447 business establishments.

Income: Brioude vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,967
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.9%
369% above France avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above France avg
Establishments (County)447

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brioude is $88,800, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $444 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,980 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,800
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$444
62% below France avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,980

Property Tax

Brioude 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 1,444 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

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density1,427/sq mi
Coordinates45.2942°N, 3.3842°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

277 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 M4.3 137 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 121 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 89 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 133 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 85 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 91 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 41 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 135 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 87 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 134 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 134 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 40 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 58 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 117 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 91 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 49 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 15 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 23 km
Dec 9, 1996 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France M3.2 143 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 62 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 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Brioude has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Brioude

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Victor Hugo - - - -
École élémentaire Jules Ferry - - - -
École élémentaire privée Institution Sainte-Thérèse - - - -
Groupe scolaire Jean Pradier - - - -
Collège et Lycée Lafayette - - - -
Groupe scolaire Borie Darles - - - -
Etablissement Régional d'Enseignement Adapté Alexandre Vialatte - - - -
Collège et lycée Saint-Julien - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brioude

10 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
Totem Lozère - MP3 128 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
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Brioude

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Pomel
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Le Jacquemard
Maison du Doyenné
Mine de Rodde
Moulin à vent de Pargeat
Musée de l'Améthyste
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance Joseph Lhomenède
Musée de la Vigne
Musée de paléontologie Christian Guth
Musée des arts et traditions populaires de la Haute-Loire
Musée du fer blanc
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée Élise Rieuf
Musée La Pierre Philosophale

Libraries in Brioude

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
L'école buissonière0.0
Médiathèque Cabotte0.0
Médiathèque de Massiac0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
René-Char Library0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer0.0

Farmers Markets in Brioude

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AMAP du Haut-Allier
Marché de Pays (tous les mardis soir)

Hotels in Brioude

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annexe de l'Hôtel de la Poste et Champanne
Hôtel de la Dentelle
Hôtel de la Poste et Champanne
Hôtel du Centre
Hôtel restaurant La Sapinière

Cafes in Brioude

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boutique Café Basilique
La Clef - Café-Lecture
Le Grand Café
Mirandelle
Via Bella Rosa

Cinemas in Brioude

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Paris

Theatres in Brioude

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Halle aux grains

Clinics in Brioude

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Médical
Centre Médical Astarte

Dentists in Brioude

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire

Veterinaries in Brioude

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Saint-Julien

Train Stations in Brioude

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brioude

Gas Stations in Brioude

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
Garage Delmas
Netto
Total Contact

Banks in Brioude

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL

Gyms in Brioude

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agitaform

Ski Resorts Near Brioude

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
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 - - -

Airports Near Brioude

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Altiport du Bez-Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye-Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-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
Fenestres Airfield-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield-Small Airport
Le Peuch 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
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield-Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brioude

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brioude

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Saint-Julien
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame de la Borie-Darles
Salle du royaume des témoins de Jehovah

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 Brioude

What is the population of Brioude?

Brioude has a population of 7,451 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,427 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

Is Brioude expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,967, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $444 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brioude?

Brioude 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 Brioude?

The job market in Brioude faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 447 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brioude?

The median home value in Brioude is $88,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $444.

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