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Gannat, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Gannat is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 6,096. Elevation: 1,132 ft (345 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,096 Population 428/sq mi density
1,132 ft Elevation 345 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,432 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,432 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

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About Gannat

Gannat

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

People

Population6,096
Density428/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,432
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,800
Rent$479
Housing Units2,438
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Population6,096
Population Density428 / sq mi
Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Coordinates46.0999°, 3.1984°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$22,432

About Gannat

Gannat is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 6,096. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet (345 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gannat is $22,432, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 366 business establishments.

Income: Gannat vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,432
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)366

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gannat is $95,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $479 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,438 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,800
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$479
59% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,438

Property Tax

Gannat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²)
Population Density428/sq mi
Coordinates46.0999°N, 3.1984°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

286 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 49 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 34 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 33 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 111 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 22 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 147 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 118 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 103 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 33 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 137 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 135 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 103 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 71 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 142 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 33 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 129 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 97 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 112 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 143 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 40 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
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 67°F (19°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

Gannat has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°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 Gannat

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Sainte-Procule - - - -
Lycée général et technologique privé Sainte-Procule - - - -
École élémentaire privée Sainte-Procule - - - -
Collège Joseph Hennequin - - - -
Lycée Professionnel Gustave Eiffel - - - -
Ecole élémentaire Pasteur - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Jaurès - - - -
École maternelle Champ de Foire - - - -
Institution Sainte Procule - - - -
École maternelle Eugène Bannier - - - -
École du Malcourlet - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gannat

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 Gannat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galerie du Colombier
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
Le musée de Charroux
Maison du Luthier
Manoir de Veygoux
Musée Baster
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée du lavage et du repassage
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Marcel Sahut
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix
Musée Wolframine (minéraux)
Musée Yves-Machelon

Libraries in Gannat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
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
La Volvi'tech0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Combronde0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de l’Allier - Annexe Gannat0.0
Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0

Farmers Markets in Gannat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle Alimentaire
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché de Maringues
Marché du mercredi
Marché du Pré Salé
Place du marché

Cafes in Gannat

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auvergne café
Chez Domingo
Le Farfa'des
Vit'Chaud

Cinemas in Gannat

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Chardon
Paléo Ciné

Castles in Gannat

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Fontorte
Château de la Fauconnière
Château de La Motte-Mazerier
Château de Langlard

Theme Parks in Gannat

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paléopolis

Veterinaries in Gannat

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Argos Gannat

Train Stations in Gannat

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gannat

Gas Stations in Gannat

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auchan
Carrefour Market
Roady
Total
TotalEnergies

Banks in Gannat

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BNP
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Gannat

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Proxiforme

Breweries in Gannat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brasserie du jugement dernier
Brew Vernet

Ski Resorts Near Gannat

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 Gannat

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Lurcy-Lévis Airfield-Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gannat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Gannat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gannat

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Procule
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Priest
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Sainte-Croix

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 Gannat

What is the population of Gannat?

Gannat has a population of 6,096 residents and is located in France. The population density is 428 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.

Is Gannat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,432, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gannat?

Gannat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gannat?

The job market in Gannat faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 366 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gannat?

The median home value in Gannat is $95,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $479.

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