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Magnet, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Magnet is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 708. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
708 Population 144/sq mi density
948 ft Elevation 289 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,192 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,192 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $481/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population708
Density144/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,192
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,200
Rent$481
Housing Units283
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population708
Population Density144 / sq mi
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Coordinates46.2127°, 3.5038°
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$24,192

About Magnet

Magnet is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 708. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet (289 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 Magnet is $24,192, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (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 42 business establishments.

Income: Magnet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,192
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Magnet is $96,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $481 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 283 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$96,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$481
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units283

Property Tax

Magnet 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 948 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

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates46.2127°N, 3.5038°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 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 70 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 60 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 60 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 48 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 132 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 60 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 135 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 79 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 141 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 74 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 79 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 128 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 112 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 133 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 146 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 112 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 59 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 136 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 128 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 64 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Magnet has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Magnet

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École des Trois-Ruisseaux
École des quatres arbres
École Primaire Publique
École maternelle publique
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Radio Stations near Magnet

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Magnet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Electrodrome
Maison du Patrimoine
Marionnettes Expo
Musée de l'école
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Vannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée rural Montacutain
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix
Préhistorama

Libraries in Magnet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Magnet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Place du marché

Cafes in Magnet

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

café de la gare

Castles in Magnet

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bellecour
Château de Noailly

Breweries in Magnet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brew Vernet

Ski Resorts Near Magnet

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Magnet

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Magnet

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Magnet
Saint-Étienne-de-Vicq

Churches & Religious Organizations in Magnet

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Félix
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul

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 Magnet

What is the population of Magnet?

Magnet has a population of 708 residents and is located in France. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Magnet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,192, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $481 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 Magnet?

Magnet 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 Magnet?

The job market in Magnet faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Magnet?

The median home value in Magnet is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481.

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