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La Bourboule, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

La Bourboule is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,162. Elevation: 2,805 ft (855 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,162 Population 439/sq mi density
2,805 ft Elevation 855 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
39.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,870 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,870 median income, 13.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $577/mo rent

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About La Bourboule

La Bourboule

La Bourboule is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.

People

Population2,162
Density439/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,870
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$577
Housing Units865
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation2,805 ft (855 m)
Population2,162
Population Density439 / sq mi
Elevation2,805 ft (855 m)
Coordinates45.5883°, 2.7392°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation39.1 inches (994 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$21,870

About La Bourboule

La Bourboule is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,162. The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet (855 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Bourboule is $21,870, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (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 130 business establishments.

Income: La Bourboule vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,870
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)130

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Bourboule is $115,400, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $577 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 865 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 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,400
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$577
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units865

Property Tax

La Bourboule has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below France avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,805 ft (855 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density439/sq mi
Coordinates45.5883°N, 2.7392°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

297 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 72 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 44 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 41 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 54 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 113 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 143 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 63 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 43 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 78 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 76 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 142 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 55 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 46 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 111 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 74 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 119 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 110 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 129 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 44 km
Nov 29, 1993 4 km SE of Courzieu, France M3.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 27 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

La Bourboule has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 31°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.5").

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Schools in La Bourboule

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Marcel Bony - - - -
École primaire la Dordogne - - - -
Ecole maternelle de La Bourboule - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Bourboule

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 La Bourboule

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Temple de Mercure
Exposition Albert Monier
Maison Garenne
Minérail
Musée citoyen des arts verriers
Musée de l'Ecole Rurale
Musée de la Tannerie et du Cuir
Musée des Orages et de la Foudre
Musée des Peintres de l'École de Murol
Musée du Ski
Musée Georges Pompidou
Musée La Ruche des Puys
Scénomusée Grange de Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien

Libraries in La Bourboule

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Larodde0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-François Marmontel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Espace culturel Joseph Forêt0.0
La médiathèque de Lanobre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Olby0.0
Médiathèque de Besse0.0
Médiathèque L'Oiseau Lyre0.0
Médiathèque Léon Gerbe0.0
Pôle de lecture du Sancy (Médiathèque)0.0

Farmers Markets in La Bourboule

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert

Hotels in La Bourboule

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au Val Doré
Auberge La Cabanne
Cleotel
Hôtel de l'Aviation
Hôtel de la Poste et Europe
Le Charlet
Le Genève
Le Parc des Fées
Le Pavillon
Le Pourquoi Pas
Le rubis de Chanterive
Les Celtiques
Les Îles britanniques
Logis Hôtel Regina La Bourboule
Résidence Thermale Choussy

Cafes in La Bourboule

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar des Halles
Crepes Gaufres

Cinemas in La Bourboule

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Bar Roxy

Theatres in La Bourboule

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Municipal

Gas Stations in La Bourboule

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auchan
FR #1403600084

Banks in La Bourboule

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole Centre France
Société Générale

Breweries in La Bourboule

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Montagnes
Brasserie du Sancy
Dark Lab
L'Artense

Ski Resorts Near La Bourboule

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 La Bourboule

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons-Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-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
Calviac Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Évaux Airfield-Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield-Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite 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
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield-Small Airport
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in La Bourboule

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Bourboule
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Bourboule

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Maurice

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Waterfalls
4
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 La Bourboule

What is the population of La Bourboule?

La Bourboule has a population of 2,162 residents and is located in France. The population density is 439 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is La Bourboule expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,870, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,400 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $577 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Bourboule?

La Bourboule has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Bourboule?

The job market in La Bourboule faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 130 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Bourboule?

The median home value in La Bourboule is $115,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $577.

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