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Génolhac, France

Occitanie · France

Génolhac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 921. Elevation: 1,624 ft (495 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
921 Population 138/sq mi density
1,624 ft Elevation 495 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,913 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,913 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $486/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population921
Density138/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,913
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$97,200
Rent$486
Housing Units368
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Population921
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Coordinates44.3499°, 3.9502°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,043 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$21,913

About Génolhac

Génolhac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 921. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Génolhac is $21,913, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (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 55 business establishments.

Income: Génolhac vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,913
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Génolhac is $97,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $486 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 368 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$97,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$486
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units368

Property Tax

Génolhac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates44.3499°N, 3.9502°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 36 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 79 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 105 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 108 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 148 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 137 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 103 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 149 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 113 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 100 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 113 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 124 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 92 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 91 km
Jul 30, 1995 7 km WSW of Job, France M3.1 140 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 103 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 101 km
Mar 4, 1993 23 km S of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.1 129 km
Nov 15, 1992 8 km SSE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.1 115 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in

Génolhac has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Génolhac

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
Collège de La Régordane
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Génolhac

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
Soulbox MP3 96 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Info RC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Génolhac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biosphera, centre d'interprétation des vallées cévenoles
Du système solaire aux galaxies
Le matériel de la vie d'avant
Maison de l'eau
Maison du Mineur
Maison Rouge
Mine Témoin d'Alès
Musée Ardèche 1900
Musée de la Mine
Musée des Vans
Musée du Colombier
Pierre André Benoit
Pôle Culturel et Scientifique de Rochebelle
Préhistorama
Sur les Traces des Premiers Dinosaures
Terra Cabra
Village Miniature Le Ron des Fades

Libraries in Génolhac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arts’aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de la Jasse0.0
Claudine Chabrol0.0
Info'kiosque0.0
La lézarde0.0
La rétive0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse Daudet0.0
Médiathèque André Chamson0.0
Médiathèque de Rousson0.0
Médiathèque du Pays des vans0.0
Médiathèque Germinal0.0
Médiathèque Joachim Durand0.0

Farmers Markets in Génolhac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert
Marché du Terroir
Marché hebdomadaire

Cafes in Génolhac

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de l'Union
Café du Midi

Castles in Génolhac

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Cheylard d’Aujac
Château du Cheylard d’Aujac
Château du Péras
Ruines du château de Brésis

Train Stations in Génolhac

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Génolhac

Gas Stations in Génolhac

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #6684211042

Banks in Génolhac

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Génolhac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie le Lodge
Brasserie Nova Céleste

Stadiums & Teams in Génolhac

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Génolhac

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0

Airports Near Génolhac

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Génolhac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Point Poste Concoules

Churches & Religious Organizations in Génolhac

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Théodorit
Temple

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 Génolhac

What is the population of Génolhac?

Génolhac has a population of 921 residents and is located in France. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

Is Génolhac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,913, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $486 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 Génolhac?

Génolhac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Génolhac?

The job market in Génolhac faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Génolhac?

The median home value in Génolhac is $97,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $486.

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