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Contigny, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Contigny is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 573. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
573 Population 42/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,484 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,484 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$87,200 home value, $436/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population573
Density42/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,484
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,200
Rent$436
Housing Units229
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population573
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates46.3529°, 3.3043°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (750 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,484

About Contigny

Contigny is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 573. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Contigny is $24,484, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (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 34 business establishments.

Income: Contigny vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,484
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Contigny is $87,200, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $436 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 229 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 3.6x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,200
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$436
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units229

Property Tax

Contigny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates46.3529°N, 3.3043°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 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 56 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 142 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 57 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 58 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 115 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 44 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 144 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 147 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 137 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 57 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 96 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 144 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 150 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 96 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 93 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 92 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 117 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 125 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 145 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 69 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Contigny has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Contigny

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École élémentaire Tress Allier
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Radio Stations near Contigny

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Contigny

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre National du Costume et de la Scène
Citevolution & Musée de la visitation
Electrodrome
Le musée de Charroux
Maison du Luthier
Maison Mantin
Marionnettes Expo
Musée & jardin Souvigny
Musée Anne de Beaujeu
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de l'Illustration Jeunesse
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée du Batiment
Musée du lavage et du repassage
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée rural Montacutain
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix

Libraries in Contigny

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Allier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Le Florilège0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Paty0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Contigny

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché le jeudi matin
Weekend Market

Castles in Contigny

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Chaise
Château de la Courcelle
Château de Vaux
Château des Écherolles
Château du Vousset

Breweries in Contigny

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brasserie du jugement dernier
Brew Vernet
Café Rétro

Stadiums & Teams in Contigny

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Contigny

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Contigny

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois 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
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
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Contigny

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martial

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 Contigny

What is the population of Contigny?

Contigny has a population of 573 residents and is located in France. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

Is Contigny expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,484, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $436 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Contigny?

Contigny has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Contigny?

The unemployment rate in Contigny is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Contigny?

The median home value in Contigny is $87,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $436.

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