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Le Montet, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Le Montet is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 512. Elevation: 1,558 ft (475 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
512 Population 24/sq mi density
1,558 ft Elevation 475 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,064 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,064 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $433/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population512
Density24/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,064
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$86,600
Rent$433
Housing Units205
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Population512
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Coordinates46.4089°, 3.0553°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (761 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,064

About Le Montet

Le Montet is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet (475 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Montet is $22,064, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Le Montet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,064
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Montet is $86,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $433 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 205 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,600
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$433
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units205

Property Tax

Le Montet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates46.4089°N, 3.0553°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

277 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 40 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 126 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 52 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 139 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 54 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 41 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 123 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 96 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 117 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 53 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 115 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 136 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 107 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 116 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 147 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 125 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 132 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 98 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 50 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Le Montet has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Le Montet

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire — — — —
École élémentaire — — — —
École élémentaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Le Montet

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
NRJ POP — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Coquelicot — MP3

Museums in Le Montet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le musée de Charroux
Maison de la Mine et du Tourisme
Maison du Luthier
Marionnettes Expo
Musée & jardin Souvigny
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée du lavage et du repassage
Musée Émile Guillaumin
Musée Wolframine (minéraux)

Libraries in Le Montet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Allier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Montet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Weekend Market

Castles in Le Montet

6 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chaume
Château de Fontariol
Château de la Grande Velatte
Château de Laly
Château de Mondry
Château du Max

Veterinaries in Le Montet

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #479786662

Gas Stations in Le Montet

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies Deux-Chaises

Banks in Le Montet

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
La Banque Postale

Breweries in Le Montet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Vernet

Airports Near Le Montet

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air Base—Medium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield—Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble—Small Airport
Béard Airfield—Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield—Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield—Small Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher Airfield—Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport—Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield—Small Airport
Dun sur Auron Airfield—Small Airport
Évaux Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield—Small Airport
Guilly Airfield—Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield—Small Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois Airfield—Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield—Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield—Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield—Small Airport
Le Charmois Airfield—Small Airport
Lurcy-Lévis Airfield—Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield—Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield—Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield—Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield—Small Airport
Veauce Airfield—Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield—Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais—Small Airport
Ville Langy Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Le Montet

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deux-Chaises
Le Montet

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Montet

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Gervais et Saint-Protais
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Saint-Saturnin et Saint-Jacques

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 Montet

What is the population of Le Montet?

Le Montet has a population of 512 residents and is located in France. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles.

Is Le Montet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,064, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $433 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Montet?

Le Montet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

How is the job market in Le Montet?

The job market in Le Montet faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Montet?

The median home value in Le Montet is $86,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $433.

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