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Lapalisse, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Lapalisse is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,509. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,509 Population 275/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,697 Median Income
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Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,697 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $456/mo rent

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About Lapalisse

Lapalisse

Lapalisse is a French commune located in the department of Allier in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

People

Population3,509
Density275/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,697
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$91,200
Rent$456
Housing Units1,404
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population3,509
Population Density275 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates46.2484°, 3.6361°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$21,697

About Lapalisse

Lapalisse is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,509. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lapalisse is $21,697, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 211 business establishments.

Income: Lapalisse vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,697
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)211

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lapalisse is $91,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $456 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,404 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,200
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$456
61% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,404

Property Tax

Lapalisse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.0 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates46.2484°N, 3.6361°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

265 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 80 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 144 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 71 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 147 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 70 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 141 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 59 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 71 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 69 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 146 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 142 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 130 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 69 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 76 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 123 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 127 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 143 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 118 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 70 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 74 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Lapalisse has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Lapalisse

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée agricole du Boubonnais
Collège Lucien Colon
École maternelle Arc en Ciel
École élémentaire G. Giraud
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Radio Stations near Lapalisse

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
RFM party MP3 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Lapalisse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Electrodrome
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée de l'école
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Vannerie
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée du verrier
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée rural Montacutain
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix
Préhistorama

Libraries in Lapalisse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Lapalisse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Marché Le Donjon
Place du marché

Hotels in Lapalisse

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Galland

Cafes in Lapalisse

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar du marché

Castles in Lapalisse

6 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bussolles
Château de Gléné
Château de La Palice
Château de Précord
Château des Vignauds
Hostellerie du Puits de l'Image

Clinics in Lapalisse

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de santé pluriprofessionnelle

Veterinaries in Lapalisse

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1404603559

Gas Stations in Lapalisse

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agip
AS24
Carrefour Market
FR #343997095
Intermarché
Lapalisse Essence

Banks in Lapalisse

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Société Générale

Breweries in Lapalisse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt

Ski Resorts Near Lapalisse

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lapalisse

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lapalisse

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lapalisse

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lapalisse

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Julien

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 Lapalisse

What is the population of Lapalisse?

Lapalisse has a population of 3,509 residents and is located in France. The population density is 275 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles.

Is Lapalisse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,697, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $456 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lapalisse?

Lapalisse has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lapalisse?

The job market in Lapalisse faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 211 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lapalisse?

The median home value in Lapalisse is $91,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $456.

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