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Le Cheix, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Le Cheix is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 643. Elevation: 2,205 ft (672 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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AClimate
| Population | 643 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,205 ft (672 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5439°, 2.9991° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.3 inches (1,101 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 35.3 inches (90 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,954 |
About Le Cheix
Le Cheix is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 643. The city sits at an elevation of 2,205 feet (672 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Le Cheix vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $23,954 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 39 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $103,800 |
| 63% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $519 |
| 55% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 257 |
Property Tax
Climate in Le Cheix
Le Cheix has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below France avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,205 ft (672 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5439°N, 2.9991°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 26 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Le Cheix has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.3").
Schools in Le Cheix
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Cotteuges | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire de Saint-Pierre-Colamine | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Le Cheix
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRJ Clermont | — | AAC+ 64 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 | |
| Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand | culture, electronic | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Le Cheix
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espace Temple de Mercure | ||||
| Exposition Albert Monier | ||||
| Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain | ||||
| Fontaines Pétrifiantes | ||||
| Grottes du Mont Cornadore | ||||
| Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique | ||||
| L'Aventure Michelin | ||||
| Maison du Saint-Nectaire | ||||
| Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie | ||||
| Musée Bargoin | ||||
| Musée de la Coiffe | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation | ||||
| Musée de la Vigne et du Vin | ||||
| Musée de Royat | ||||
| Musée des Peintres de l'École de Murol | ||||
| Musée du jouet cheval | ||||
| Musée du Ski | ||||
| Muséum Henri-Lecoq |
Libraries in Le Cheix
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Droit | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Patrimoine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Patrimoine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque relais | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque relais | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace culturel Joseph Forêt | 0.0 | |||||
| Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt" | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Amélie Murat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Amélie-Murat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Olby | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Besse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Jaude | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacques Prévert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Licorne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Le Cheix
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre | |||||
| La Glacière | |||||
| Marché d'Aubière | |||||
| Marché de Trémonteix | |||||
| Marché Saint-Joseph | |||||
| Market of Chamalières | |||||
| Place de la Libération | |||||
| Place Gambetta | |||||
| Saint-Joseph |
Castles in Le Cheix
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Le Cheix
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bières le Plan B | ||||
| Brasserie des Montagnes | ||||
| Brasserie du Sancy | ||||
| Kazan CraftBeer |
Stadiums & Teams in Le Cheix
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Le Cheix
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 Le Cheix
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Aurillac airport | AUR | Medium Airport |
| Montluçon-Guéret Airport | MCU | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Altisurface de La Taillade | — | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Peuch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut 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 |
| Sarrans Cantoin 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 Le Cheix
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint-Diéry | |
| Saurier |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Cheix
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbaye de Mégemont | |
| Chapelle de Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel | |
| Église Saint-Christophe | |
| Église Saint-Didier | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens | |
| Église Sainte-Radegonde |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
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What is the population of Le Cheix?
Le Cheix has a population of 643 residents and is located in France. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles.
Is Le Cheix expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,954, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,800 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Le Cheix?
Le Cheix has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 35.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Le Cheix?
Le Cheix has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Le Cheix?
The median home value in Le Cheix is $103,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $519.