Issoire, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Issoire is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 15,984. Elevation: 1,289 ft (393 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

15,984 Population 2,103/sq mi density

1,289 ft Elevation 393 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

43.3 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$23,555 Median Income

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$23,555 median income, 12.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$111,200 home value, $556/mo rent

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People

Population15,984

Density2,103/mi²

Economy

Median Income$23,555

Unemployment12.3%

Poverty15.0%

Housing

Home Value$111,200

Rent$556

Housing Units6,394

Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

Rain43.3 in/yr

Sunny Days257/yr

Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)

Population	15,984
Population Density	2,103 / sq mi
Elevation	1,289 ft (393 m)
Coordinates	45.5442°, 3.2490°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	51°F (11°C)
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	43.3 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall	35.3 inches (90 cm)
Median Household Income	$23,555

About Issoire

Issoire is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 15,984. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet (393 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Issoire is $23,555, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 959 business establishments.

Income: Issoire vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$23,555
	69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	12.3%
	242% above France avg
Poverty Rate	15.0%
	21% above France avg
Establishments (County)	959

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Issoire is $111,200, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,394 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$111,200
	61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$556
	52% below France avg
Rent Burden	28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	6,394

Property Tax

Climate in Issoire

Issoire 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

Issoire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.9°F
	6% below France avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,289 ft (393 m)
Area	7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Population Density	2,103/sq mi
Coordinates	45.5442°N, 3.2490°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"

14% above France avg

Snowfall 35.3"

Wettest Month (May) 3.19"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 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	91 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	59 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	56 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	62 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	144 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	144 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	124 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	58 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	58 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	122 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	124 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	36 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	77 km
Nov 14, 1997	4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France	M3.3	143 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	69 km
Jun 9, 1991	8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France	M3.3	143 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	35 km
Jan 19, 1999	3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.3	62 km
Jan 4, 1992	5 km NW of Bonnat, France	M3.2	141 km
May 14, 1995	8 km WNW of Massiac, France	M3.2	31 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (34 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	34 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.2 in	Driest
April	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in
August	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
September	60°F (15°C)	2.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in

Issoire has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Issoire

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Les Prés	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire privée de La Couze	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire Les Volcans	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Les Volcans	-	-	-	-
École maternelle du Faubourg	-	-	-	-
Collège Les Prés	-	-	-	-
Lycée des Métiers des Technologies Industrielles Henri Sainte-Claire Deville	-	-	-	-
Collège de Verrière	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire , collège et lycée privée Institution Sévigné	-	-	-	-
Lycée général et technologique Murat	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Centre	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Murat	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Pré Rond	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire Pré Rond	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Barrière	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire Centre	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Issoire

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
NRJ Clermont	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT	-	MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France radio	chansons françaises, pop	MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO	hits, pop rock	MP3 256 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central	live, local radio	MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N	documentaries, local music	OGG
Jazz Manouche	-	MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar	deep, groove	MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand	culture, electronic	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Issoire

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Centre Pomel
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
L'Aventure Michelin
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie
Musée Bargoin
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de l'Améthyste
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Royat
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée La Pierre Philosophale
Muséum Henri-Lecoq

Libraries in Issoire

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte		0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte		0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit		0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine		0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine		0.0
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel		0.0
Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours		0.0
Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne		0.0
Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale		0.0
CDI		0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"		0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Murat		0.0
Médiathèque Amélie-Murat		0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay		0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude		0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)		0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert		0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert		0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne		0.0
Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort		0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir		0.0
René-Char Library		0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer		0.0

Farmers Markets in Issoire

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
Halles
La Glacière
Marché d'Aubière
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place de la Libération
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Hotels in Issoire

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Le Pariou

Ibis Issoire

Cafes in Issoire

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Associatif La Gabare

La Montagne

Le Français

Le Globe

Le Petit Calif

Les 6 Saisons

Mylo

Cinemas in Issoire

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Modern

Theatres in Issoire

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Strapontin

Castles in Issoire

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hauterive

Clinics in Issoire

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #1073653190

Maison Médicale du Postillon

Pôle Paramédical

Dentists in Issoire

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet d'Orthodontie

Cabinet Dentaire

Dr Vigier

Veterinaries in Issoire

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire des Prés

Train Stations in Issoire

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Issoire

Gas Stations in Issoire

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #3409793415

Station service d'Intermarché

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Banks in Issoire

12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Chalus

Banque Nuger

Banque Populaire

BNP Paribas

Caisse d'Épargne

CIC

Crédit Agricole

Crédit Mutuel

LCL

Société Générale

Gyms in Issoire

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elancia

Le Samouraï

Yoga Shivaya

Breweries in Issoire

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bières le Plan B
Kazan CraftBeer

Stadiums & Teams in Issoire

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Issoire

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Le Lioran	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Grand Sancy	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chastreix	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Prabouré	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chalmazel	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Loge des Gardes	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Issoire

33 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport	CFE	Large Airport
Vichy-Charmeil Airport	VHY	Medium Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade	-	Small 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
Brioude Beaumont Airfield	-	Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield	-	Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport	-	Small Airport
Fenestres 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
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes Airfield	LPY	Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mazeyrat 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-Flour-Coltines Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield	-	Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Veauce Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Issoire

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Issoire

Churches & Religious Organizations in Issoire

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle des Capucins
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-France
Eglise Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine

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 Issoire

What is the population of Issoire?

Issoire has a population of 15,984 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,103 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.

Is Issoire expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,555, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,200 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Issoire?

Issoire has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 35.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Issoire?

The job market in Issoire faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 959 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Issoire?

The median home value in Issoire is $111,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $556.

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