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Fontannes, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Fontannes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,308. Elevation: 3,396 ft (1,035 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Fontannes
Fontannes is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 1,308 |
| Population Density | 250 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,396 ft (1,035 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3015°, 3.7637° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1 inches (865 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.7 inches (47 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,658 |
About Fontannes
Fontannes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,308. The city sits at an elevation of 3,396 feet (1,035 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Fontannes vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,658 |
| 70% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 78 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,800 |
| 71% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $404 |
| 65% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 523 |
Property Tax
Climate in Fontannes
Fontannes has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,396 ft (1,035 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3015°N, 3.7637°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 81 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.3 in |
Fontannes has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Fontannes
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fontannes
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFM LE HIT | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM 80 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MCRADIO | hits, pop rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 48FM - Liege | university radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central | live, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| LARS'N | documentaries, local music | OGG | |
| Multicolore Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM party | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Fontannes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Écomusée des Monts du Forez | ||||
| Maison de la Fourme | ||||
| Maison de la Fourme, Les Ateliers du Goûts | ||||
| Moulin à papier de Richard-de-Bas | ||||
| Mus'Énergie | ||||
| Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle | ||||
| Musée de l'École 1900 | ||||
| Musée de la Dentelle | ||||
| Musée de la Radio | ||||
| Musée des mécaniques anciennes | ||||
| Musée des Pénitents Blancs | ||||
| Musée des Tapisseries | ||||
| Musée du fer blanc | ||||
| Passage Kim En Joong |
Libraries in Fontannes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Apinac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Gumières | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| L'école buissonière | 0.0 | |||||
| Les compères de Nasredine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alexandre Vialatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Craponne-sur-Arzon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon | 0.0 | |||||
| Rêves de livres | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fontannes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Ambert | |||||
| Marché d'Arlanc | |||||
| Marché de Chemintrand | |||||
| Marché de Craponne-sur-Arzon | |||||
| Marché de Marsac-en-Livradois | |||||
| Place de la Mairie | |||||
| Place des Moulettes | |||||
| Place Henri Champagnac |
Hotels in Fontannes
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Fontannes
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Croix de Bauzon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Estables | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Nordique du Meygal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prabouré | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Fontannes
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | - | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aubiat Sardon Airfield | - | 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 |
| Fenestres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Issoire-Le Broc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Peuch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Puy-Loudes Airfield | LPY | Small Airport |
| Les Vastres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fontannes
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Félines | |
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fontannes
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Forêt | |
| Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix | |
| Église Saint-André | |
| Église Saint-Victor | |
| Église Sainte-Eugénie |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
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What is the population of Fontannes?
Fontannes has a population of 1,308 residents and is located in France. The population density is 250 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.
Is Fontannes expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,658, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $404 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 Fontannes?
Fontannes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Fontannes?
Fontannes has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Fontannes?
The median home value in Fontannes is $80,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $404.