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Massiac, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Massiac is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,835. Elevation: 1,778 ft (542 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,835 Population 137/sq mi density
1,778 ft Elevation 542 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,134 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,134 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, $446/mo rent

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About Massiac

Massiac

Massiac is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.

People

Population1,835
Density137/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,134
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,200
Rent$446
Housing Units734
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation1,778 ft (542 m)
Population1,835
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation1,778 ft (542 m)
Coordinates45.2515°, 3.1974°
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$23,134

About Massiac

Massiac is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,835. The city sits at an elevation of 1,778 feet (542 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 Massiac is $23,134, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (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 110 business establishments.

Income: Massiac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,134
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Massiac is $89,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $446 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 734 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$89,200
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$446
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units734

Property Tax

Massiac 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 1,778 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

Elevation1,778 ft (542 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.8 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates45.2515°N, 3.1974°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

267 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 142 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 118 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 86 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 83 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 126 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 91 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 27 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 149 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 85 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 149 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 147 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 54 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 46 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 132 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 37 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 89 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 3 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 9 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 36 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 61 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Massiac has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Massiac

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Saint-André - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
École Primaire de Saint-Beauzire - - - -
École publique élémentaire - - - -
Collège Pierre Galery - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Massiac

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFM LE HIT - MP3 128 kbps
RFM 80 - MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
Totem Lozère - MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Jazz Manouche - MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Massiac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
L'ostal de la Marissou
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Maison du Doyenné
Mine de Rodde
Moulin à vent de Pargeat
Musée Alfred Douët
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Haute-Auvergne
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Vigne
Musée de paléontologie Christian Guth
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée Élise Rieuf
Un monde en peluche

Libraries in Massiac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Cabotte0.0
Médiathèque de Massiac0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer0.0

Hotels in Massiac

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de l'Alagnonette
Hôtel La Colombière
Les portes du Cantal

Cinemas in Massiac

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Massiac

Castles in Massiac

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bonnac
Château-fort d'Aurouze

Dentists in Massiac

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire de l'Alagnon

Veterinaries in Massiac

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire de l'Allagnon

Train Stations in Massiac

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Massiac - Blesle

Gas Stations in Massiac

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact
Intermarché Super
Orceyre Carburants

Banks in Massiac

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Massiac

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SB Sport

Stadiums & Teams in Massiac

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Ski Resorts Near Massiac

7 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 - - -
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chastreix 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prabouré 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalmazel 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Massiac

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye-Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield-Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield-Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield-Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bories Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield-Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Massiac

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Chapelle-Laurent
Massiac
Poste annexe
Relais La Poste
Saint-Beauzire
Saint-Poncy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Massiac

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Vauclair
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours
Chapelle Saint-Victor
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine de Chalet
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Barthélémy
Église Saint-Beauzire
Église Saint-Bonnet
Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Juliette
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Mary
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Poncy
Église Saint-Victor
Église Sainte-Foy

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 Massiac

What is the population of Massiac?

Massiac has a population of 1,835 residents and is located in France. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles.

Is Massiac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,134, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $446 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 Massiac?

Massiac 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 Massiac?

The job market in Massiac faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Massiac?

The median home value in Massiac is $89,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $446.

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