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Désertines, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Désertines is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,760. Elevation: 787 ft (240 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,760 Population 1,376/sq mi density
787 ft Elevation 240 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,868 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,868 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $559/mo rent

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About Désertines

Désertines

Désertines is a commune in the Allier department in central France.

People

Population4,760
Density1,376/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,868
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$111,800
Rent$559
Housing Units1,904
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Population4,760
Population Density1,376 / sq mi
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Coordinates46.3546°, 2.6192°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,868

About Désertines

Désertines is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,760. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet (240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Désertines is $23,868, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 286 business establishments.

Income: Désertines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,868
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)286

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Désertines is $111,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $559 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,904 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$559
52% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,904

Property Tax

Désertines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density1,376/sq mi
Coordinates46.3546°N, 2.6192°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

285 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 14 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 136 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 44 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 119 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 48 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 106 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 41 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 63 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 94 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 86 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 148 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 46 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 148 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 103 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 122 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 148 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 150 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 42 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 118 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 70 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in

Désertines has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Désertines

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Louis Aragon
École maternelle Paul Éluard
École élémentaire Elsa Triolet
École élémentaire Émile Guillaumin
Lycée polyvalent Albert Einstein - Lycée des métiers de l'automobile
Collège Marie Curie
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Radio Stations near Désertines

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Désertines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fonds d'Art Moderne et Contemporain
La Toque
Maison de la Mine et du Tourisme
Maison-École du Grand Meaulnes
MuPop
Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine
Musée du Canal du Berry
Musée du terroir hérissonnais
Musée Émile Mâle
Salle De La Forge

Libraries in Désertines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Saint-Vitte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saulzais-Le-Potier0.0
bibliothèque Municipale de Vesdun0.0
La Pléiade0.0
Léo Ferré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbouillant0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Mots passants0.0

Farmers Markets in Désertines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Marché Rolin

Hotels in Désertines

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bomotel
Formule 1

Gas Stations in Désertines

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
Total

Breweries in Désertines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Sagnes

Stadiums & Teams in Désertines

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Désertines

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe 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
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport

Post Offices in Désertines

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Désertines

Churches & Religious Organizations in Désertines

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Georges
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

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 Désertines

What is the population of Désertines?

Désertines has a population of 4,760 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,376 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

Is Désertines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,868, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $559 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Désertines?

Désertines has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

How is the job market in Désertines?

The job market in Désertines faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 286 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Désertines?

The median home value in Désertines is $111,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $559.

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