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Cressanges, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Cressanges is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 690. Elevation: 1,404 ft (428 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
690 Population 33/sq mi density
1,404 ft Elevation 428 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,846 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,846 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$86,200 home value, $431/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population690
Density33/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,846
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,200
Rent$431
Housing Units276
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Population690
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Coordinates46.4460°, 3.1607°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (761 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,846

About Cressanges

Cressanges is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 690. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet (428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cressanges is $23,846, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (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 41 business establishments.

Income: Cressanges vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,846
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cressanges is $86,200, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $431 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 276 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.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,200
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$431
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units276

Property Tax

Cressanges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates46.4460°N, 3.1607°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

265 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 50 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 127 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 59 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 147 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 61 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 130 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 48 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 105 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 108 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 60 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 124 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 143 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 107 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 109 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 149 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 136 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 79 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 133 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 57 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 76 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Cressanges has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Cressanges

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École Primaire
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Radio Stations near Cressanges

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3

Museums in Cressanges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre National du Costume et de la Scène
Citevolution & Musée de la visitation
Maison Mantin
Marionnettes Expo
Musée & jardin Souvigny
Musée Anne de Beaujeu
Musée de l'Illustration Jeunesse
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée du Batiment
Musée du lavage et du repassage
Musée Émile Guillaumin

Libraries in Cressanges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Allier0.0
Le Florilège0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Paty0.0

Farmers Markets in Cressanges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché le jeudi matin
Weekend Market

Hotels in Cressanges

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blanchet Christine Lerrain 03240 Cressanges Fr

Castles in Cressanges

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Boucherolles
Château de Dreuille
Le Bois Granger

Veterinaries in Cressanges

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #435465786

Breweries in Cressanges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Café Rétro

Stadiums & Teams in Cressanges

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cressanges

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Cressanges

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium 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
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis 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
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cressanges

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Treban

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cressanges

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul

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 Cressanges

What is the population of Cressanges?

Cressanges has a population of 690 residents and is located in France. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles.

Is Cressanges expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,846, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $431 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 Cressanges?

Cressanges has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cressanges?

The job market in Cressanges faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cressanges?

The median home value in Cressanges is $86,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $431.

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