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Cognat-Lyonne, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Cognat-Lyonne is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 552. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
552 Population 87/sq mi density
1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,592 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,592 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $481/mo rent

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People

Population552
Density87/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,592
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,200
Rent$481
Housing Units221
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Population552
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Coordinates46.1083°, 3.3102°
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$24,592

About Cognat-Lyonne

Cognat-Lyonne is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 552. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 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 Cognat-Lyonne is $24,592, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Cognat-Lyonne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,592
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cognat-Lyonne 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 221 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 3.9x.

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 Units221

Property Tax

Cognat-Lyonne 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 1,148 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

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates46.1083°N, 3.3102°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

282 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 57 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 42 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 41 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 119 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 30 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 42 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 120 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 95 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 145 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 M3.4 135 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 94 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 68 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 120 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 131 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 104 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 98 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 148 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 41 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 45 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Cognat-Lyonne has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Cognat-Lyonne

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire
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Radio Stations near Cognat-Lyonne

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 Cognat-Lyonne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Electrodrome
Galerie du Colombier
Le musée de Charroux
Maison du Luthier
Musée Baster
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée du lavage et du repassage
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Musée rural Montacutain
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix
Musée Yves-Machelon

Libraries in Cognat-Lyonne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Ménétrol0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Riom0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
cdi0.0
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Combronde0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de l’Allier - Annexe Gannat0.0
Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0

Farmers Markets in Cognat-Lyonne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle Alimentaire
Marché
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché de Maringues
Marché du mercredi
Marché du Pré Salé
Place du marché

Breweries in Cognat-Lyonne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brasserie du jugement dernier
Brew Vernet

Ski Resorts Near Cognat-Lyonne

5 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Cognat-Lyonne

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers 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
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
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cognat-Lyonne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cognat-Lyonne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cognat-Lyonne

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Radegonde
Prieuré Notre-Dame

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 Cognat-Lyonne

What is the population of Cognat-Lyonne?

Cognat-Lyonne has a population of 552 residents and is located in France. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.

Is Cognat-Lyonne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,592, 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 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cognat-Lyonne?

Cognat-Lyonne 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 Cognat-Lyonne?

The unemployment rate in Cognat-Lyonne is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cognat-Lyonne?

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

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