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Molles, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Molles is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 726. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 726 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1115°, 3.5584° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.6 inches (980 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.6 inches (24 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,948 |
About Molles
Molles is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 726. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 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.
Income: Molles vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,948 |
| 67% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 44 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 290 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above France avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1115°N, 3.5584°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 59 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Molles has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Molles
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Publique Jean Zay | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Molles
5 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 | |
| RFM party | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand | culture, electronic | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Molles
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrodrome | ||||
| La Vallée des Rouets | ||||
| Le rouet Lyonnais | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Musée de l'école | ||||
| Musée de l'Opéra | ||||
| Musée de la Figurine | ||||
| Musée de la mine | ||||
| Musée de la Tannerie | ||||
| Musée de la Vannerie | ||||
| Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie | ||||
| Musée du verrier | ||||
| Musée James Joyce | ||||
| Musée Josette Bournet | ||||
| Musée rural Montacutain | ||||
| Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix |
Libraries in Molles
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| cdi | 0.0 | |||||
| Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cusset | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Molles
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché couvert de Vichy | |||||
| Marché de Maringues | |||||
| Marché du Pré Salé | |||||
| Marché Le Donjon | |||||
| Place du marché |
Castles in Molles
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Molles
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back in Malt |
Ski Resorts Near Molles
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabouré | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Loge des Gardes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Molles
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Yan Airport | SYT | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | — | Small 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 |
| 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 Clayette Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tuilière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lurcy-Lévis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luzy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paray-le-Monial Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Roanne Mably Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Veauce Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verneuil en Bourbonnais | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Molles
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Isserpent | |
| Molles |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Molles
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine | |
| Église de la Bruyère | |
| Église Saint-Bonnet | |
| Église Saint-Christophe | |
| Église Saint-Cosme-et-Saint-Damien | |
| Église Saint-Jean Baptiste |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Molles
What is the population of Molles?
Molles has a population of 726 residents and is located in France. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.
Is Molles expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,948, 67% 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 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Molles?
Molles 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 Molles?
Molles has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Molles?
The median home value in Molles is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481.