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Chomelix, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chomelix is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 512. Elevation: 2,953 ft (900 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
512 Population 40/sq mi density
2,953 ft Elevation 900 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,831 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,831 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, $404/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population512
Density40/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,831
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$404
Housing Units205
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation2,953 ft (900 m)
Population512
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation2,953 ft (900 m)
Coordinates45.2622°, 3.8278°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (865 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.7 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$22,831

About Chomelix

Chomelix is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 2,953 feet (900 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chomelix is $22,831, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (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: Chomelix vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,831
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% 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 Chomelix is $80,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $404 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 205 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 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,800
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$404
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units205

Property Tax

Climate in Chomelix

Chomelix has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.4° 38.2
Feb 2°C / 36°F -2.7° / 6.7° 28.1
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.6° 33.3
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.4° 57.6
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.4° 76.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.7° 75.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.3° 71.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.4° 60.7
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.6° 69.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5° / 14.8° 67.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 0.8° / 9.1° 63.6
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -1.8° / 6.1° 42.3
Chomelix experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,953 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below France avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,953 ft (900 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates45.2622°N, 3.8278°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 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 M4.3 116 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 141 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 144 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 146 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 126 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 129 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 113 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 144 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 142 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 125 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 109 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 112 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 69 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 100 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 119 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 111 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 117 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 83 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 85 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in

Chomelix has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Chomelix

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Saint-Joseph
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Radio Stations near Chomelix

8 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
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
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chomelix

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée des Monts du Forez
Le Camino
Musée Crozatier
Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle
Musée de la Dentelle
Musée de la Radio
Musée des mécaniques anciennes
Musée des Pénitents Blancs
Musée des Tapisseries
Musée Jules Romains

Libraries in Chomelix

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire0.0
Bibliothèque de Marols0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau0.0
Bibliothèque de Soleymieux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothéque municipale0.0
L'école buissonière0.0
Les compères de Nasredine0.0
Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Craponne-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de la Haute-Loire0.0
Médiathèque Henri Dubois0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Chomelix

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Arlanc
Marché de Chemintrand
Marché de Craponne-sur-Arzon
Marché de Marsac-en-Livradois
Place Boncompain
Place de la Mairie
Place des Moulettes
Place du Plot
Place Henri Champagnac

Ski Resorts Near Chomelix

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chomelix

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chomelix

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chomelix

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Julien-de-Brioude
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Chomelix

What is the population of Chomelix?

Chomelix has a population of 512 residents and is located in France. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles.

Is Chomelix expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,831, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $404 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chomelix?

Chomelix has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chomelix?

The job market in Chomelix faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chomelix?

The median home value in Chomelix is $80,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $404.

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