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Lapte, France
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Lapte is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,330. Elevation: 2,838 ft (865 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Lapte
Lapte is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France, located 23 kilometres southwest of Firminy. Lapte is surrounded by the communes Grazac, Chenereilles and Raucoules.
People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 1,330 |
| Population Density | 112 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,838 ft (865 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1859°, 4.2170° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.1 inches (687 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,339 |
About Lapte
Lapte is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,330. The city sits at an elevation of 2,838 feet (865 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Lapte vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,339 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 80 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,800 |
| 71% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $404 |
| 65% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 532 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below France avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,838 ft (865 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1859°N, 4.2170°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in |
Lapte has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Lapte
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire privée Saint-Régis | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire privée Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École Élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lapte
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Espérance Grégorien | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioDio | dub, hip-hop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 48FM - Liege | university radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Ondaine | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Dio | 89.5 fm, alternative | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Multicolore Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Top 20 | charts, dance | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lapte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay | ||||
| Écomusée des Bruneaux | ||||
| Explora | ||||
| Ferme à toit de chaume dite Ferme Perrel | ||||
| L'Atelier du Sabotier Et Galerie d'Art Lou Ventor | ||||
| L'École des Prophètes | ||||
| L'École du Vent | ||||
| La Fabrique | ||||
| La Rotonde | ||||
| Le Petit Musée Agriculture et Artisanat | ||||
| Lieu de Mémoire | ||||
| Maison de l'AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc | ||||
| Maison de la Béate | ||||
| Maison du Velay Express | ||||
| Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation de la Loire | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Industrie | ||||
| Musée d'Art Populaire Religieux | ||||
| Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle | ||||
| Musée de l'école | ||||
| Musée de la Béate | ||||
| Musée de la Faulx | ||||
| Musée de la mine Michel Rondet | ||||
| Musée de la passementerie | ||||
| Musée de la passementerie | ||||
| Musée de la radio et des communications | ||||
| Musée de Versilhac | ||||
| Musée des Croyances populaires | ||||
| Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire | ||||
| Musée Jules Romains |
Libraries in Lapte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives Municipales | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Apinac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Art | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Mémorial de la Résistance et de la Déportation | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire sciences | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace François Peyrard | 0.0 | |||||
| La Cour des Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de La Cotonne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Riotord | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Tarentaize | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Terrenoire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Tréfilerie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Chambon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Graine de Culture | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Henri Dubois | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Mandragotte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale de Beaulieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque René Garnier | 0.0 | |||||
| Rêves de livres | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lapte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle | |||||
| Marché Bio Albert Thomas | |||||
| Marché Cours Fauriel | |||||
| Marché de Bellevue | |||||
| Marché de Chavanelle | |||||
| Marché de la Métare | |||||
| Marché de la place de la Rivière | |||||
| Marché de Montplaisir | |||||
| Marché de producteurs Albert Thomas | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Roch | |||||
| Place Boncompain | |||||
| Place des Balayes |
Cafes in Lapte
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lapte
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lapte
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lapte
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lapte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de la Semène | ||||
| L'Agrivoise | ||||
| La Brasserie des Plantes | ||||
| La Brasserie Stéphanoise |
Stadiums & Teams in Lapte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lapte
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Croix de Bauzon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Estables | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Nordique du Meygal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prabouré | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Lapte
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LYN | Medium Airport |
| Mende-Brenoux Airfield | MEN | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | — | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Assieu Paramotor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champis 07 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Deyras Saint Victor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Champ Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Puy-Loudes Airfield | LPY | Small Airport |
| Les Vastres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Corbas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mionnay Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montélimar-Ancône Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vienne Reventin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Villefranche-Tarare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lapte
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| Lapte |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lapte
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Montjuvin | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite | |
| Église de la Vierge-Marie | |
| Église Saint-Jean | |
| Église Saint-Joseph | |
| Église Saint-Pierre |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lapte
What is the population of Lapte?
Lapte has a population of 1,330 residents and is located in France. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.
Is Lapte expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,339, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $404 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Lapte?
Lapte has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lapte?
The job market in Lapte faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lapte?
The median home value in Lapte is $80,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $404.