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Marcenat, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Marcenat is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 629. Elevation: 3,497 ft (1,066 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
629 Population 29/sq mi density
3,497 ft Elevation 1,066 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,205 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$22,205 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, $404/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population629
Density29/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,205
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$404
Housing Units252
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Population629
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Coordinates45.3068°, 2.8268°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.3 inches (90 cm)
Median Household Income$22,205

About Marcenat

Marcenat is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 629. The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet (1,066 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.

The median household income in Marcenat is $22,205, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (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 38 business establishments.

Income: Marcenat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,205
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Marcenat is $80,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $404 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 252 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,800
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$404
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units252

Property Tax

Marcenat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Area21.8 sq mi (56.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates45.3068°N, 2.8268°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 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 M4.2 104 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 75 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 132 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 72 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 83 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 142 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 32 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 74 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 46 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 75 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 77 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 42 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 32 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 140 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 21 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 139 km
Nov 29, 1993 4 km SE of Courzieu, France M3.1 145 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 73 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 62 km
Mar 24, 2005 6 km NNE of Dun-le-Palestel, France M3.1 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 53 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Marcenat has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Marcenat

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 Marcenat

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
Totem Lozère MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Manouche MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Marcenat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buron de Belles-Aigues
Espace Cézallier
Exposition Albert Monier
L'ostal de la Marissou
Maison de la Faune
Mémorial des déportés de Murat
Musée du Ski
Musée Georges Pompidou

Libraries in Marcenat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Médiathèque de Besse0.0
Médiathèque George Pompidou0.0

Farmers Markets in Marcenat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Place du Foirail
Place du Marché

Hotels in Marcenat

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du Cézaliier
Hôtel de la poste

Cafes in Marcenat

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de Landeyrat

Castles in Marcenat

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Combes
Château de Peyrelade

Gas Stations in Marcenat

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #8078310347

Breweries in Marcenat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Estives
Brasserie du Sancy

Ski Resorts Near Marcenat

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Laguiole 0.0 $0
Le Lioran 0.0 $0
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Chastreix 0.0 $0

Airports Near Marcenat

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Marcenat

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Lugarde
Saint-Bonnet-de-Condat
Saint-Saturnin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marcenat

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Bonnet
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Sainte-Anne

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Marcenat

What is the population of Marcenat?

Marcenat has a population of 629 residents and is located in France. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 21.8 square miles.

Is Marcenat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,205, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $404 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Marcenat?

Marcenat 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 Marcenat?

The unemployment rate in Marcenat is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Marcenat?

The median home value in Marcenat is $80,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $404.

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