Chappes, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chappes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,398. Elevation: 1,027 ft (313 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,398 Population 198/sq mi density

1,027 ft Elevation 313 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

30.9 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$27,529 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,529 median income, 7.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$110,600 home value, $553/mo rent

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About Chappes

Chappes is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France. It is in the canton of Aigueperse.

People

Population1,398

Density198/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,529

Unemployment7.0%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

Home Value$110,600

Rent$553

Housing Units559

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

Rain30.9 in/yr

Sunny Days258/yr

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)

Population	1,398
Population Density	198 / sq mi
Elevation	1,027 ft (313 m)
Coordinates	45.8685°, 3.2207°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	53°F (12°C)
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall	8.1 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income	$27,529

About Chappes

Chappes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,398. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chappes is $27,529, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (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 84 business establishments.

Income: Chappes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income	$27,529
	63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.0%
	94% above France avg
Poverty Rate	0.1%
	99% below France avg
Establishments (County)	84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chappes is $110,600, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $553 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 559 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$110,600
	61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$553
	52% below France avg
Rent Burden	25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	559

Property Tax

Climate in Chappes

Chappes 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

Chappes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below France avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,027 ft (313 m)
Area	7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density	198/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8685°N, 3.2207°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"

19% below France avg

Snowfall 8.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.35"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 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	63 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	35 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	32 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	31 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	122 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	34 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	108 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	93 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	107 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	111 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	51 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	131 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	71 km
Jun 9, 1991	8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France	M3.3	122 km
Nov 14, 1997	4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France	M3.3	114 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	104 km
Jan 19, 1999	3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.3	36 km
May 14, 1995	8 km WNW of Massiac, France	M3.2	66 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France	M3.2	145 km
Jan 4, 1992	5 km NW of Bonnat, France	M3.2	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (22 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	22 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in
July	67°F (19°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.0 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.6 in

Chappes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Chappes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École Jules Ferry	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Chappes

6 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
Jazz Manouche	-	MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar	deep, groove	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand	culture, electronic	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Chappes

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Galerie du Colombier
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
L'Aventure Michelin
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
Manoir de Veygoux
Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie
Musée Bargoin
Musée Baster
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Royat
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Marcel Sahut
Musée Pierre Mondanel
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Musée Yves-Machelon
Muséum Henri-Lecoq

Libraries in Chappes

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte		0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte		0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet		0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit		0.0
Bibliothèque de Ménétrol		0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale		0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine		0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine		0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Riom		0.0
Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours		0.0
Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat		0.0
Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne		0.0
Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale		0.0
CDI		0.0
La Volvi'tech		0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle		0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"		0.0
Médiathèque Aimé-Césaire		0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey		0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey		0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet		0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Murat		0.0
Médiathèque Amélie-Murat		0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay		0.0
Médiathèque de Combronde		0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude		0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de l’Allier - Annexe Gannat		0.0
Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture		0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)		0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier		0.0
Médiathèque Jack-Ralite		0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert		0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert		0.0
Médiathèque Municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort		0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir		0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom		0.0

Farmers Markets in Chappes

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Halle
Halle Alimentaire
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
Halles
La Glacière
Marché
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché d'Aubière
Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central)
Marché de Maringues
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché du mercredi
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché La Gauthière
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place de la Libération
Place du marché
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Breweries in Chappes

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bières le Plan B
Kazan CraftBeer

Stadiums & Teams in Chappes

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Chappes

5 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Chappes

29 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport	CFE	Large Airport
Vichy-Charmeil Airport	VHY	Medium 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
Grand Prouilhat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield	-	Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères 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
Verneugheol Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Chappes

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Chappes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chappes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Saint-François

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 Chappes

What is the population of Chappes?

Chappes has a population of 1,398 residents and is located in France. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

Is Chappes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,529, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,600 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $553 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 Chappes?

Chappes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chappes?

The unemployment rate in Chappes is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 84 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chappes?

The median home value in Chappes is $110,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $553.

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