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Marcolès, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Marcolès is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 646. Elevation: 2,257 ft (688 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
646 Population 30/sq mi density
2,257 ft Elevation 688 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,913 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,913 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $449/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population646
Density30/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,913
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$89,800
Rent$449
Housing Units258
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation2,257 ft (688 m)
Population646
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation2,257 ft (688 m)
Coordinates44.7820°, 2.3531°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (798 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,913

About Marcolès

Marcolès is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 646. The city sits at an elevation of 2,257 feet (688 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 31.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Marcolès is $21,913, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (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 39 business establishments.

Income: Marcolès vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,913
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Marcolès is $89,800, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $449 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 258 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,800
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$449
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units258

Property Tax

Marcolès 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 279 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,257 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,257 ft (688 m)
Area21.8 sq mi (56.4 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates44.7820°N, 2.3531°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 4, 2008.

Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 138 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 135 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 89 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 148 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 137 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 59 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 45 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 138 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 55 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 84 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 140 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 81 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 40 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 136 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France M3.1 141 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 61 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 128 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 96 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 42 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Marcolès has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Marcolès

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maison Familiale Rurale de Marcolès
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Marcolès

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beaub'FM MP3 192 kbps
Totem Gard MP3 128 kbps
Radio Presence Figeac christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Marcolès

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Éco-Musée "Lou Truel"
Éco-Musée "Lou Truel"
Espace dels Enfarinats - Espace des enfarinés
Espace Marcelle Cayron
La Forge
Les Mineurs de la Chataigneraie
Maison de la Châtaigne
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Musée de l'accordéon
Musée de l'agriculture et de la vie rurale
Musée de la Châtaigne
Musée du Patrimoine Industriel et Minier
musée du Veinazes
Musée Joseph-Fau
Muséum des Volcans
Terra Olt
Trésor Médiéval de Conques

Libraries in Marcolès

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèquue Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel Médiathèque La Grange0.0
Livres en liberté0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Decazeville0.0
Médiathèque de Viviez0.0
Médiathèque du Bassin d'Aurillac0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Marcolès

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert d'Aurillac

Castles in Marcolès

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Poux

Gas Stations in Marcolès

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elan

Breweries in Marcolès

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Mousses du Rouergue
Les 3 caves
Mousses du Rouergue

Stadiums & Teams in Marcolès

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Marcolès

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 $0
Laguiole 0.0 $0
Le Lioran 0.0 $0

Airports Near Marcolès

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Bozouls AirfieldSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULMSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus AirfieldSmall Airport
Chassancet AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagleygeolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Montfaucon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Marcolès

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Marcolès
Vitrac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marcolès

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Martial-et-Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Martin

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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 Marcolès

What is the population of Marcolès?

Marcolès has a population of 646 residents and is located in France. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 21.8 square miles.

Is Marcolès expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,913, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $449 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Marcolès?

Marcolès 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 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

How is the job market in Marcolès?

The unemployment rate in Marcolès is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Marcolès?

The median home value in Marcolès is $89,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $449.

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