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Gelles, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Gelles is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,032. Elevation: 2,815 ft (858 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,032 Population 110/sq mi density
2,815 ft Elevation 858 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,978 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,978 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

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About Gelles

Gelles

For people with the surname, see Gelles (surname).

People

Population1,032
Density110/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,978
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,800
Rent$479
Housing Units413
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Population1,032
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Coordinates45.7695°, 2.7631°
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$21,978

About Gelles

Gelles is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,032. The city sits at an elevation of 2,815 feet (858 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 Gelles is $21,978, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (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 62 business establishments.

Income: Gelles vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,978
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gelles 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 413 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 4.4x.

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 Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units413

Property Tax

Climate in Gelles

Gelles 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
Gelles 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 2,815 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

Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates45.7695°N, 2.7631°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 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 53 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 23 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 21 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 142 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 99 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 34 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 143 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 145 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 22 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 82 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 130 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 97 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 77 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 140 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 144 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 148 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 93 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 130 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 26 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 16 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Gelles has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Gelles

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Lavergne - - - -
Maison Familiale Rurale de Gelles - - - -
École primaire publique - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gelles

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont - AAC+ 64 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Manouche - MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Gelles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Temple de Mercure
Fontaines Pétrifiantes
Grottes du Mont Cornadore
Maison du Saint-Nectaire
Maison Garenne
Manoir de Veygoux
Minérail
Musée citoyen des arts verriers
Musée de l'Ecole Rurale
Musée des Peintres de l'École de Murol
Musée La Ruche des Puys
Scénomusée Grange de Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien

Libraries in Gelles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Larodde0.0
Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Espace culturel Joseph Forêt0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Olby0.0
Médiathèque L'Oiseau Lyre0.0
Pôle de lecture du Sancy (Médiathèque)0.0

Farmers Markets in Gelles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert

Castles in Gelles

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Banson

Gas Stations in Gelles

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #8397056761

Breweries in Gelles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Montagnes
Dark Lab
L'Artense

Ski Resorts Near Gelles

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Lioran 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chastreix 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gelles

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Évaux Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield-Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield-Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield-Small Airport
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gelles

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gelles

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle
Chapelle Saint-Cosne
Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Jean
Église Sainte-Anne
Église Sainte-Marguerite
Église Saints-Cosme-et-Damien

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Gelles

What is the population of Gelles?

Gelles has a population of 1,032 residents and is located in France. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.

Is Gelles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,978, 71% 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 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gelles?

Gelles 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 Gelles?

The job market in Gelles faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gelles?

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

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