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Effiat, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Effiat is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 795. Elevation: 1,132 ft (345 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
795 Population 125/sq mi density
1,132 ft Elevation 345 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,596 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$25,596 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, $463/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population795
Density125/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,596
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,600
Rent$463
Housing Units318
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Population795
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Coordinates46.0400°, 3.2555°
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$25,596

About Effiat

Effiat is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 795. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet (345 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 Effiat is $25,596, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (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 48 business establishments.

Income: Effiat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,596
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Effiat is $92,600, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $463 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 318 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$92,600
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$463
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units318

Property Tax

Climate in Effiat

Effiat 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
Effiat 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 1,132 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

Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates46.0400°N, 3.2555°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

289 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 55 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 36 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 34 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 118 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 25 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 112 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 100 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 144 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 35 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 130 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 135 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 63 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 100 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 118 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 36 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 90 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 104 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 149 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 123 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 37 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

Effiat 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 Effiat

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

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 Effiat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Electrodrome
Galerie du Colombier
L'Aventure Michelin
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
Le musée de Charroux
Maison du Luthier
Musée Baster
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Marcel Sahut
Musée Pierre Mondanel
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix
Musée Yves-Machelon

Libraries in Effiat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
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
Bibliothèque municipale de Peschadoires0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat0.0
cdi0.0
La Volvi'tech0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque Aimé-Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Médiathèque de Combronde0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de l’Allier - Annexe Gannat0.0
Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier0.0
Médiathèque Jack-Ralite0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0

Farmers Markets in Effiat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle Alimentaire
Halles
La Glacière
Marché
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central)
Marché de Maringues
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché du mercredi
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché La Gauthière
Place du marché

Castles in Effiat

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Effiat
Château de Denone

Breweries in Effiat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du jugement dernier
Brew Vernet

Stadiums & Teams in Effiat

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Ski Resorts Near Effiat

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 Effiat

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium 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
Brioude Beaumont 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 Effiat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Effiat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Effiat

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Genès
Église Saint-Robert

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 Effiat

What is the population of Effiat?

Effiat has a population of 795 residents and is located in France. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.

Is Effiat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,596, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $463 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 Effiat?

Effiat 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 Effiat?

Effiat has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Effiat?

The median home value in Effiat is $92,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $463.

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