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Busset, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Busset is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 878. Elevation: 1,640 ft (500 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
878 Population 62/sq mi density
1,640 ft Elevation 500 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,013 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,013 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $481/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population878
Density62/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,013
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,200
Rent$481
Housing Units351
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Population878
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Coordinates46.0619°, 3.5126°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$25,013

About Busset

Busset is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 878. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet (500 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Busset is $25,013, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (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 53 business establishments.

Income: Busset vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,013
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Busset is $96,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $481 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 351 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$481
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units351

Property Tax

Busset experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates46.0619°N, 3.5126°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

276 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 73 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 150 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 56 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 54 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 136 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 45 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 80 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 142 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 119 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 55 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 138 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 119 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 57 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 80 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 130 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 120 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 55 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 132 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 96 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 136 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 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Busset has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Busset

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire et maternelle Jean Rouchon
École élémentaire Emile Fradin
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Radio Stations near Busset

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Busset

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art Contemporain du Creux de l'Enfer
Centre Historique Du Monde Sapeur-Pompier
Citée des Couteliers
Electrodrome
La Vallée des Rouets
Le rouet Lyonnais
Maison de l'Aventure Industrielle
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée de l'école
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.1)
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.2)
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée de la Vannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée rural Montacutain
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix

Libraries in Busset

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Peschadoires0.0
cdi0.0
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Adevah-Poeuf0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Busset

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché de Maringues
Marché du Pré Salé
Place du marché
Place Saint-Jean
Place Voltaire
Pré de la foire

Castles in Busset

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Busset

Breweries in Busset

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Vernet

Ski Resorts Near Busset

4 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Busset

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport

Post Offices in Busset

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Busset

Churches & Religious Organizations in Busset

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Vincent

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 Busset

What is the population of Busset?

Busset has a population of 878 residents and is located in France. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.

Is Busset expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,013, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $481 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Busset?

Busset has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Busset?

The job market in Busset faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Busset?

The median home value in Busset is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481.

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