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Laveissière, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Laveissière is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 598. Elevation: 3,087 ft (941 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
598 Population 44/sq mi density
3,087 ft Elevation 941 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
43.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,527 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$24,527 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $447/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population598
Density44/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,527
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$447
Housing Units239
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Population598
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Coordinates45.1163°, 2.8075°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation43.5 inches (1,104 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.9 inches (35 cm)
Median Household Income$24,527

About Laveissière

Laveissière is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 598. The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet (941 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Laveissière is $24,527, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Laveissière vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,527
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Laveissière is $89,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $447 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 239 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.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,400
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$447
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units239

Property Tax

Laveissière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below France avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates45.1163°N, 2.8075°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 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 M4.2 125 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 96 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 93 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 111 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 104 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 17 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 95 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 87 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 25 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 98 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 24 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 35 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 30 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 69 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 35 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 94 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 119 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 35 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 41 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 95 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 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in

Laveissière has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 30°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Laveissière

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
Ecole primaire Marguerite Teillard-Chambon
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Radio Stations near Laveissière

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Totem Lozère MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Manouche MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Laveissière

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buron de Belles-Aigues
Espace Cézallier
Exposition Albert Monier
L'ostal de la Marissou
Maison de la Faune
Mémorial des déportés de Murat

Libraries in Laveissière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque George Pompidou0.0

Farmers Markets in Laveissière

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Place du Foirail
Place du Marché

Hotels in Laveissière

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alta Terra Cantal
Auberge d'Aijean
Épicerie de Dienne
La Boudio
Le Cheval Blanc
Le rocher du Cerf
VVF Villages « Hauts du Roy »

Cafes in Laveissière

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Petite Rhue

Castles in Laveissière

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Cheyrelle

Train Stations in Laveissière

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Lioran

Breweries in Laveissière

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Estives

Ski Resorts Near Laveissière

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 $0
Laguiole 0.0 $0
Le Lioran 0.0 $0
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Chastreix 0.0 $0

Airports Near Laveissière

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Bozouls AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Laveissière

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Laveissière
Laveissière Le Lioran
Le Claux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laveissière

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Paix
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Cirgues
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Roch

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Waterfalls
15
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 Laveissière

What is the population of Laveissière?

Laveissière has a population of 598 residents and is located in France. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.

Is Laveissière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,527, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $447 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 Laveissière?

Laveissière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Laveissière?

Laveissière has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Laveissière?

The median home value in Laveissière is $89,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $447.

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