Firminy, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Firminy is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 17,902. Elevation: 1,565 ft (477 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,902 Population 4,442/sq mi density

1,565 ft Elevation 477 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

37.3 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$20,542 Median Income

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$20,542 median income, 19.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$101,600 home value, $508/mo rent

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People

Population17,902

Density4,442/mi²

Economy

Median Income$20,542

Unemployment19.3%

Poverty24.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$101,600

Rent$508

Housing Units7,161

Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

Rain37.3 in/yr

Sunny Days258/yr

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)

Population	17,902
Population Density	4,442 / sq mi
Elevation	1,565 ft (477 m)
Coordinates	45.3896°, 4.2886°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	53°F (12°C)
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	37.3 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall	10.5 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income	$20,542

About Firminy

Firminy is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 17,902. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet (477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Firminy is $20,542, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,074 business establishments.

Income: Firminy vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$20,542
	73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	19.3%
	436% above France avg
Poverty Rate	24.0%
	94% above France avg
Establishments (County)	1,074

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Firminy is $101,600, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $508 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,161 total housing units in the city. 29.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$101,600
	64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$508
	56% below France avg
Rent Burden	29.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	7,161

Property Tax

Climate in Firminy

Firminy has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	1.3°C / 34°F	-6.5° / 11.9°	36.0
Feb	4.4°C / 40°F	-4.6° / 16.2°	27.6
Mar	6.4°C / 43°F	-3.7° / 19.4°	46.3
Apr	8.9°C / 48°F	-3.8° / 22.3°	53.7
May	13.1°C / 56°F	2.6° / 25.8°	76.7
Jun	18.6°C / 66°F	7.8° / 32°	96.6
Jul	21.3°C / 70°F	9.8° / 36°	48.2
Aug	21.2°C / 70°F	9.3° / 36.4°	53.9
Sep	16.8°C / 62°F	3.5° / 31.4°	68.3
Oct	12.6°C / 55°F	2.9° / 24.6°	87.7
Nov	6.1°C / 43°F	-3.9° / 18.5°	62.9
Dec	3°C / 37°F	-6.2° / 13.6°	75.0

Firminy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below France avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,565 ft (477 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density	4,442/sq mi
Coordinates	45.3896°N, 4.2886°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below France avg

Snowfall 10.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	148 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	150 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	122 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	109 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	108 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	88 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	113 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	148 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	147 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	133 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	91 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	106 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	129 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	87 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	129 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	132 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	63 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	108 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	93 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (111 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	111 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in
July	69°F (20°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in

Firminy has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Firminy

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Jeanne d'Arc	-	-	-	-
Cité scolaire Jacob Holtzer	-	-	-	-
Collège Waldeck Rousseau	-	-	-	-
Collège Les Bruneaux	-	-	-	-
École Waldeck Rousseau	-	-	-	-
École Le Mas	-	-	-	-
Groupe scolaire Lamartine	-	-	-	-
Lycée Albert Camus	-	-	-	-
École primaire de la Tardive	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Noyers	-	-	-	-
École primaire Stade	-	-	-	-
École primaire Fayol	-	-	-	-
École primaire Les Cordes	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Parc	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire de la Tardive	-	-	-	-
École maternelle de la Tardive	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Bas Mas	-	-	-	-
Collège privé Saint-Firmin	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Firminy

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien	christian	MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil	bossa nova, bossanova	MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio	dub, hip-hop	MP3 160 kbps
48FM - Liege	university radio	AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ondaine	-	MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio	89.5 fm, alternative	MP3 160 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20	charts, dance	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade	classic hits, hits	MP3 128 kbps
RFM party	-	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Firminy

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Atelier et conservatoire des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France
Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay
Écomusée des Bruneaux
Espace archéologique Forez-Jarez
Explora
L'Aventure du Train
La Cabane
La Diana
La Fabrique
La Ferme Foréziene
La Maison du Passementier
La Platine
La Rotonde
Maison des métiers
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mesure
Maison du patrimoine et des lettres
Maison du Velay Express
Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation de la Loire
Musée d'Allard
Musée d'Art et d'Industrie
Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain
Musée d'Art Populaire Religieux
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la mine Michel Rondet
Musée de la Mine Site Couriot
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée de Versilhac
Musée des Arts Urbains et de Street Art
Musée des Civilisations - Daniel Pouget
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire
Musée des Transports Urbains de Saint-Étienne et sa région
Musée des Verts
Musée du Chapeau
Musée Jean-Marie Somet
Prieuré de Saint-Rambert

Libraries in Firminy

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Archives Municipales		0.0
Au Jardin des Livres		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque Andréï Roublev		0.0
Bibliothèque Croq'livres		0.0
Bibliothèque d'Art		0.0
Bibliothèque d'Unias		0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond		0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest		0.0
Bibliothèque de Chenereilles		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand		0.0
Bibliothèque de Lézigneux		0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq		0.0
Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret		0.0
Bibliothèque de Marols		0.0
Bibliothèque de Précieux		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Cyprien		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde		0.0
Bibliothèque de Soleymieux		0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal		0.0
Bibliothèque de Valfleury		0.0
Bibliothèque du Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation		0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale		0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Laude		0.0
Bibliothèque L'Arc en ciel		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothéque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire sciences		0.0
Espace François Peyrard		0.0
L’Esperluette		0.0
La Cour des Livres		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque Cité du Design		0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson		0.0
Médiathèque de Carnot		0.0
Médiathèque de La Cotonne		0.0
Médiathèque de Riotord		0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux		0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez		0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-en-Jarez		0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy		0.0
Médiathèque de Savigneux		0.0
Médiathèque de Tarentaize		0.0
Médiathèque de Terrenoire		0.0
Médiathèque de Tréfilerie		0.0
Médiathèque de Villars		0.0
Médiathèque Graine de Culture		0.0
Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure		0.0
Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle		0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Saint-Just Saint-Rambert		0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez Montbrison		0.0
Médiathèque Louise Labé		0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte		0.0
Médiathèque Mot@Mot		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Beaulieu		0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Saint-Héand		0.0

Farmers Markets in Firminy

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Halle
Halle du Marché
Halles Essentielles
Marché Bio Albert Thomas
Marché Cours Fauriel
Marché de Beauregard
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Carnot
Marché de Chavanelle
Marché de Côte-Chaude
Marché de Jacquard
Marché de la Métare
Marché de la place de la Rivière
Marché de la Talaudière
Marché de Massenet
Marché de Moingt
Marché de Montplaisir
Marché de Montreynaud
Marché de producteurs Albert Thomas
Marché de producteurs Bel-Air
Marché de Saint-François
Marché de Saint-Roch
Marché du Soleil

Hotels in Firminy

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Firm'Hôtel

Cinemas in Firminy

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Théâtre Quarto

Majestic

Clinics in Firminy

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre médico-psychologique

Dentists in Firminy

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre dentaire mutualiste

Train Stations in Firminy

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Firminy

Gas Stations in Firminy

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni

Station Service E.Leclerc

Banks in Firminy

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire

BNP Paribas

Caisse d'Épargne

CIC

Crédit Agricole

LCL

Breweries in Firminy

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
BIM
Brasserie de la Loire
Brasserie de la Semène
La Brasserie des Plantes
La Brasserie Stéphanoise
La Farlodoise
Phylum Fungi

Stadiums & Teams in Firminy

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Firminy

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Les Estables	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Nordique du Meygal	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Prabouré	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chalmazel	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Loge des Gardes	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Firminy

38 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lyon Bron Airport	LYN	Medium Airport
Roanne-Renaison Airport	RNE	Medium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport	EBU	Medium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil Airport	VAF	Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie	-	Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield	-	Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield	-	Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins	-	Small Airport
Bibost Airfield	-	Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield	-	Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport	-	Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield	-	Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield	-	Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield	-	Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield	-	Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield	-	Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes Airfield	LPY	Small Airport
Les Vastres Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield	-	Small Airport
Précieux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield	-	Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield	-	Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield	-	Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Firminy

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Firminy
La Poste Espace Clients Pro

Churches & Religious Organizations in Firminy

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église de la Présentation-de-la-Vierge
Église Saint-Firmin
Église Saint-Pierre
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France

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 Firminy

What is the population of Firminy?

Firminy has a population of 17,902 residents and is located in France. The population density is 4,442 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

Is Firminy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,542, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,600 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $508 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Firminy?

Firminy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Firminy?

The job market in Firminy faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,074 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Firminy?

The median home value in Firminy is $101,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $508.

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