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Le Breuil-sur-Couze, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Le Breuil-sur-Couze is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,020. Elevation: 1,296 ft (395 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,020 Population 372/sq mi density
1,296 ft Elevation 395 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,041 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,041 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $475/mo rent

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About Le Breuil-sur-Couze

Le Breuil-sur-Couze is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.

People

Population1,020
Density372/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,041
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,000
Rent$475
Housing Units408
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Population1,020
Population Density372 / sq mi
Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Coordinates45.4686°, 3.2631°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.2 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$24,041

About Le Breuil-sur-Couze

Le Breuil-sur-Couze is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,020. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet (395 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Breuil-sur-Couze is $24,041, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (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 61 business establishments.

Income: Le Breuil-sur-Couze vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,041
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Breuil-sur-Couze is $95,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $475 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 408 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$475
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units408

Property Tax

Le Breuil-sur-Couze experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates45.4686°N, 3.2631°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

284 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 99 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 67 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 63 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 70 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 128 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 143 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 66 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 51 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 127 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 37 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 69 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 123 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 69 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 61 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 27 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 150 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 148 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 24 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 65 km
May 30, 1991 4 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 41 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in

Le Breuil-sur-Couze has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Le Breuil-sur-Couze

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
primaire
Lycée Agro Environnemental Saint-Joseph
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Radio Stations near Le Breuil-sur-Couze

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
RFM 80 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 Le Breuil-sur-Couze

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Pomel
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Maison du Doyenné
Musée de l'Améthyste
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance Joseph Lhomenède
Musée de la Vigne
Musée des arts et traditions populaires de la Haute-Loire
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée Élise Rieuf
Musée La Pierre Philosophale

Libraries in Le Breuil-sur-Couze

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Cabotte0.0
Médiathèque de Massiac0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
René-Char Library0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Breuil-sur-Couze

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Pays (tous les mardis soir)

Ski Resorts Near Le Breuil-sur-Couze

6 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
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Le Breuil-sur-Couze

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Breuil-sur-Couze

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Breuil-sur-Couze
Nonette

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Breuil-sur-Couze

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Côme et Saint-Damien
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Le Breuil-sur-Couze

What is the population of Le Breuil-sur-Couze?

Le Breuil-sur-Couze has a population of 1,020 residents and is located in France. The population density is 372 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

Is Le Breuil-sur-Couze expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,041, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $475 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Breuil-sur-Couze?

Le Breuil-sur-Couze has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Breuil-sur-Couze?

The job market in Le Breuil-sur-Couze faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Breuil-sur-Couze?

The median home value in Le Breuil-sur-Couze is $95,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $475.

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