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Lezoux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Lezoux is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 5,170. Elevation: 1,181 ft (360 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,170 Population 386/sq mi density
1,181 ft Elevation 360 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,462 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,462 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$106,600 home value, $533/mo rent

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About Lezoux

Lezoux

Lezoux is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France. It was a key location in the filming of the 2004 film Les Choristes.

People

Population5,170
Density386/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,462
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$106,600
Rent$533
Housing Units2,068
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Population5,170
Population Density386 / sq mi
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Coordinates45.8269°, 3.3792°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$24,462

About Lezoux

Lezoux is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 5,170. The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet (360 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lezoux is $24,462, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 310 business establishments.

Income: Lezoux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,462
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)310

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lezoux is $106,600, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $533 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,068 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,600
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$533
54% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,068

Property Tax

Climate in Lezoux

Lezoux 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 0.6° / 8° 26.7
Feb 5°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.6° 18.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.7° 25.4
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 5.2° / 16.6° 52.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.6° 67.0
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 69.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 62.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 61.6
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.6° 57.3
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.8° 49.6
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 3.8° / 12° 46.6
Dec 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.6° 29.4
Lezoux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Population Density386/sq mi
Coordinates45.8269°N, 3.3792°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

281 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 75 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 48 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 45 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 43 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 135 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 99 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 91 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 47 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 141 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 98 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 118 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 39 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 110 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 126 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 68 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 135 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 49 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 141 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 102 km
Dec 9, 1996 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 32 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Lezoux has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Lezoux

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
sacré coeur - - - -
École primaire Lucie Aubrac - - - -
Collège George Onslow - - - -
École maternelle Marcus - - - -
École élémentaire Potier Marcus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lezoux

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont - AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT - MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop 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 Lezoux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art Contemporain du Creux de l'Enfer
Centre Historique Du Monde Sapeur-Pompier
Citée des Couteliers
Galerie du Colombier
La Vallée des Rouets
Le rouet Lyonnais
Maison de l'Aventure Industrielle
Musée Baster
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.1)
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.2)
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée Pierre Mondanel

Libraries in Lezoux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Peschadoires0.0
cdi0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Adevah-Poeuf0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Lezoux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché
Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central)
Marché de Maringues
Place Saint-Jean
Place Voltaire
Pré de la foire

Hotels in Lezoux

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Voyageurs

Veterinaries in Lezoux

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #6468017404

Gas Stations in Lezoux

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #1387625323
Larzat et Meyronne

Ski Resorts Near Lezoux

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 Lezoux

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium 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
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight 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
La Tuilière Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield-Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs 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
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lezoux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lezoux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lezoux

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Lezoux

What is the population of Lezoux?

Lezoux has a population of 5,170 residents and is located in France. The population density is 386 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles.

Is Lezoux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,462, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,600 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $533 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lezoux?

Lezoux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lezoux?

The job market in Lezoux faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 310 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lezoux?

The median home value in Lezoux is $106,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $533.

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