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Gimel-les-Cascades, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Gimel-les-Cascades is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 658. Elevation: 1,414 ft (431 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
658 Population 82/sq mi density
1,414 ft Elevation 431 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,246 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,246 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $435/mo rent

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People

Population658
Density82/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,246
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$435
Housing Units263
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Population658
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Coordinates45.2996°, 1.8509°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (909 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,246

About Gimel-les-Cascades

Gimel-les-Cascades is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 658. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet (431 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gimel-les-Cascades is $24,246, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (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 39 business establishments.

Income: Gimel-les-Cascades vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,246
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gimel-les-Cascades is $87,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $435 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 263 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 3.6x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,000
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$435
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units263

Property Tax

Gimel-les-Cascades experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates45.2996°N, 1.8509°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 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 M4.2 119 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 113 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 106 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 140 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 105 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 118 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 118 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 105 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 94 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 144 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 125 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 106 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 94 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 140 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 148 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 107 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 144 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 143 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 136 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Gimel-les-Cascades has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Gimel-les-Cascades

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École Élementaire Publique La Maison Brûlée
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Radio Stations near Gimel-les-Cascades

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bréniges FM hits, local news MP3
Beaub'FM MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Limousin MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grand Brive local news, musical discovery MP3 320 kbps
Hit Radio Fr electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio PAC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gimel-les-Cascades

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de découverte du Moyen-âge
Château de Sedières
Cité de l'Accordéon et des Patrimoines de Tulle
Église Saint-Pierre
Espace Cistercien Aubazine-Coyroux
Espace géologique Louis-Puyaubert
Galerie d’art du Vieux Pont
Hall des expositions
L’Espace de Découverte de la Faille de Meyssac et de la Pierre
La Ferme de Brossard
La Forge de Charles
Maison de la Sirène
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée du Président Jacques Chirac
Musée Jean Ségurel
Pôle accordéons

Libraries in Gimel-les-Cascades

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque départementale de prêt de la Corrèze0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Jean Bello0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Marcillac0.0
Médiathèque de Naves0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Éric Rohmer0.0

Farmers Markets in Gimel-les-Cascades

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Covered market
Foirail
Halle

Castles in Gimel-les-Cascades

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Saint-Priest

Train Stations in Gimel-les-Cascades

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corrèze

Gas Stations in Gimel-les-Cascades

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Gimel-les-Cascades

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Brasserie des Anges

Airports Near Gimel-les-Cascades

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le FrauSmall Airport
Aérodrome de LoupiacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de PeyrillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin CarlucetSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULMSmall Airport
Chassancet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condat sur VézèreSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Eyrignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagleygeolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Montfaucon AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarlat Domme AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Terrasson le Bos AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gimel-les-Cascades

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gimel-les-Cascades
Poste Annexe
Saint-Martial-de-Gimel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gimel-les-Cascades

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire
Église Saint-Martial-de-Limoges
Église Saint-Pardoux
Église Saint-Prix-de-Clermont

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Waterfalls
3
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 Gimel-les-Cascades

What is the population of Gimel-les-Cascades?

Gimel-les-Cascades has a population of 658 residents and is located in France. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

Is Gimel-les-Cascades expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,246, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $435 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 Gimel-les-Cascades?

Gimel-les-Cascades has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

How is the job market in Gimel-les-Cascades?

The unemployment rate in Gimel-les-Cascades is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gimel-les-Cascades?

The median home value in Gimel-les-Cascades is $87,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $435.

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