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Montfaucon-en-Velay, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Montfaucon-en-Velay is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,146. Elevation: 3,015 ft (919 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Montfaucon-en-Velay
Montfaucon-en-Velay is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.
People
Economy
CHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 1,146 |
| Population Density | 110 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,015 ft (919 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1856°, 4.3138° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.5 inches (875 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.3 inches (21 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,144 |
About Montfaucon-en-Velay
Montfaucon-en-Velay is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,146. The city sits at an elevation of 3,015 feet (919 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Montfaucon-en-Velay vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,144 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.7% |
| 169% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 69 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,200 |
| 70% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $421 |
| 64% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 458 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,015 ft (919 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1856°N, 4.3138°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 124 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Montfaucon-en-Velay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Montfaucon-en-Velay
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire privée Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Abel Grimmer | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Montfaucon-en-Velay
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Espérance Grégorien | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioDio | dub, hip-hop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 48FM - Liege | university radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Ondaine | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Dio | 89.5 fm, alternative | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Top 20 | charts, dance | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Montfaucon-en-Velay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay | ||||
| Château de Désaignes | ||||
| Écomusée des Bruneaux | ||||
| Explora | ||||
| Ferme à toit de chaume dite Ferme Perrel | ||||
| L'Atelier du Sabotier Et Galerie d'Art Lou Ventor | ||||
| L'École des Prophètes | ||||
| L'École du Vent | ||||
| La Fabrique | ||||
| La Rotonde | ||||
| Le Petit Musée Agriculture et Artisanat | ||||
| Lieu de Mémoire | ||||
| Maison de l'AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc | ||||
| Maison de la Béate | ||||
| Maison du Velay Express | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Industrie | ||||
| Musée d'Art Populaire Religieux | ||||
| Musée de Désaignes | ||||
| Musée de la Béate | ||||
| Musée de la Faulx | ||||
| Musée de la mine Michel Rondet | ||||
| Musée de la passementerie | ||||
| Musée de la passementerie | ||||
| Musée de la radio et des communications | ||||
| Musée de Versilhac | ||||
| Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers de la Loire | ||||
| Musée du charronnage au car | ||||
| Musée du Charronnage au Car (site 2) | ||||
| Musée Saint-Régis | ||||
| Sapeurs-pompiers Vocance |
Libraries in Montfaucon-en-Velay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives Municipales | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Art | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Durafour | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire sciences | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Multimédia - Médiathèque de Saint-Agrève | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace François Peyrard | 0.0 | |||||
| La Cour des Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de La Cotonne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Riotord | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Tarentaize | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Terrenoire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Tréfilerie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Chambon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Graine de Culture | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jeune Public Solaure | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Mandragotte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale de Beaulieu | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Montfaucon-en-Velay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle | |||||
| Marché Bio Albert Thomas | |||||
| Marché Cours Fauriel | |||||
| Marché de Bellevue | |||||
| Marché de Chavanelle | |||||
| Marché de la Métare | |||||
| Marché de la place de la Rivière | |||||
| Marché de Montplaisir | |||||
| Marché de producteurs Albert Thomas | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Roch | |||||
| Place des Balayes |
Hotels in Montfaucon-en-Velay
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Montfaucon-en-Velay
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Montfaucon-en-Velay
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Montfaucon-en-Velay
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Montfaucon-en-Velay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de la Semène | ||||
| L'Agrivoise | ||||
| La Brasserie des Plantes | ||||
| La Brasserie Stéphanoise |
Stadiums & Teams in Montfaucon-en-Velay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Montfaucon-en-Velay
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Croix de Bauzon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Estables | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Nordique du Meygal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prabouré | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Montfaucon-en-Velay
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LYN | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Valence-Chabeuil Airport | VAF | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | — | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Assieu Paramotor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champis 07 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Deyras Saint Victor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Champ Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Puy-Loudes Airfield | LPY | Small Airport |
| Les Vastres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Corbas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mionnay Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montélimar-Ancône Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vienne Reventin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Villefranche-Tarare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Montfaucon-en-Velay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Montfaucon-en-Velay |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Montfaucon-en-Velay
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame | |
| Église Saint-Pierre |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Montfaucon-en-Velay
What is the population of Montfaucon-en-Velay?
Montfaucon-en-Velay has a population of 1,146 residents and is located in France. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.
Is Montfaucon-en-Velay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,144, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,200 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $421 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 Montfaucon-en-Velay?
Montfaucon-en-Velay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Montfaucon-en-Velay?
The job market in Montfaucon-en-Velay faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Montfaucon-en-Velay?
The median home value in Montfaucon-en-Velay is $84,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $421.