Courpière, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Courpière is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,918. Elevation: 1,040 ft (317 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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4,918 Population 361/sq mi density

1,040 ft Elevation 317 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

38.6 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$22,226 Median Income

Overall

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

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$22,226 median income, 11.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$87,800 home value, $439/mo rent

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About Courpière

Courpière is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.

People

Population4,918

Density361/mi²

Economy

Median Income$22,226

Unemployment11.4%

Poverty18.0%

Housing

Home Value$87,800

Rent$439

Housing Units1,967

Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

Rain38.6 in/yr

Sunny Days259/yr

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)

Population	4,918
Population Density	361 / sq mi
Elevation	1,040 ft (317 m)
Coordinates	45.7569°, 3.5422°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	55°F (13°C)
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall	9.6 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income	$22,226

About Courpière

Courpière is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,918. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet (317 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 Courpière is $22,226, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 295 business establishments.

Income: Courpière vs France

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Income

Median HH Income	$22,226
	70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	11.4%
	217% above France avg
Poverty Rate	18.0%
	45% above France avg
Establishments (County)	295

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Courpière is $87,800, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $439 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,967 total housing units in the city. 28.6% 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	$87,800
	69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$439
	62% below France avg
Rent Burden	28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	1,967

Property Tax

Climate in Courpière

Courpière 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

Courpière 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 1,040 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above France avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,040 ft (317 m)
Area	13.6 sq mi (35.2 km²)
Population Density	361/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7569°N, 3.5422°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"

2% above France avg

Snowfall 9.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 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	90 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	148 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	147 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	149 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	62 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	148 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	59 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	58 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	92 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	126 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	89 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	61 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	104 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	25 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	108 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	90 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	99 km
Mar 22, 1991	2 km S of Meximieux, France	M3.3	129 km
Nov 14, 1997	4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France	M3.3	141 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	64 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (44 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	1.6 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Courpière has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Courpière

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École maternelle et primaire Saint-Pierre	—	—	—	—
École maternelle	—	—	—	—
École élémentaire Jean Zay	—	—	—	—
Collège et Lycée Saint-Pierre	—	—	—	—
Collège Bellime	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Courpière

9 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
MCRADIO	hits, pop rock	MP3 256 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central	live, local radio	MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N	documentaries, local music	OGG
Sun Radio Bar	deep, groove	MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand	culture, electronic	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Courpière

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Centre d'Art Contemporain du Creux de l'Enfer
Centre Historique Du Monde Sapeur-Pompier
Citée des Couteliers
L'Orée - De fils en liens
La Vallée des Rouets
Le rouet Lyonnais
Maison de l'Aventure Industrielle
Maison de la Fourme
Maison de la Fourme, Les Ateliers du Goûts
Moulin à papier de Richard-de-Bas
Mus'Énergie
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.1)
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.2)
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée des métiers et traditions du pays d'Olliergues
Passage Kim En Joong

Libraries in Courpière

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque Départementale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Peschadoires		0.0
cdi		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Vialatte		0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier		0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Noirétable		0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Adevah-Poeuf		0.0

Farmers Markets in Courpière

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Marché d'Ambert
Marché de Maringues
Place de la mairie
Place Saint-Jean
Place Voltaire
Pré de la foire

Hotels in Courpière

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre FFCT- Les 4 vents

Hôtel Les 4 Vents

Cinemas in Courpière

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rex

Castles in Courpière

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Barge

Château de Sauviat (Puy-de-Dôme)

Château des Rioux

Château des Taillades

Tour du Maure

Veterinaries in Courpière

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Val-Dore Vétérinaires

Gas Stations in Courpière

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #2386237489

Intermarché Super

Pireyre & Pascal energy

Banks in Courpière

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne

Crédit Agricole

Ski Resorts Near Courpière

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Domaine Nordique du Meygal	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Prabouré	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Chalmazel	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Loge des Gardes	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Airports Near Courpière

33 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport	CFE	Large Airport
Roanne-Renaison Airport	RNE	Medium Airport
Saint-Yan Airport	SYT	Medium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil Airport	VHY	Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon	—	Small 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
Forez Ultralight Airfield	—	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
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield	—	Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes Airfield	LPY	Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield	—	Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield	—	Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield	—	Small Airport
Précieux Airfield	—	Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield	—	Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield	—	Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield	—	Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield	—	Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield	—	Small Airport
Veauce Airfield	—	Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Courpière

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Courpière

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Pont
Église Saint-Loup
Église Saint-Martin

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 Courpière

What is the population of Courpière?

Courpière has a population of 4,918 residents and is located in France. The population density is 361 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.

Is Courpière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,226, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,800 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $439 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 Courpière?

Courpière 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 Courpière?

The job market in Courpière faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 295 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Courpière?

The median home value in Courpière is $87,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $439.

Nearby Cities

Escoutoux 1,201 pop · 4.4 mi Peschadoires 2,060 pop · 5.4 mi Thiers 13,739 pop · 6.9 mi Celles-sur-Durolle 2,011 pop · 8.3 mi La Monnerie-le-Montel 2,124 pop · 8.4 mi Cunlhat 1,418 pop · 8.7 mi Lezoux 5,170 pop · 9.2 mi Orléat 1,814 pop · 9.2 mi Saint-Rémy-sur-Durolle 1,805 pop · 9.4 mi Billom 4,466 pop · 10.1 mi Chabreloche 1,312 pop · 11.2 mi Noirétable 1,747 pop · 11.4 mi Paslières 1,431 pop · 12.1 mi Culhat 1,024 pop · 12.3 mi

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