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Montignac, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Montignac is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,214. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,214 Population 475/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,259 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,259 median income, 15.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $606/mo rent

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About Montignac

Montignac

Montignac-Lascaux, is a commune in the Dordogne department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Southwestern France. It is a small town situated on the Vézère river and has been the capital of the canton of Montignac since 1790. In 2015 it became the capital of the newly created Canton de la Vallée de l'Homme. The poet Pierre Lachambeaudie (1806–1872) was born in the village.

People

Population3,214
Density475/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,259
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$606
Housing Units1,286
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population3,214
Population Density475 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates45.0660°, 1.1608°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,259

About Montignac

Montignac is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,214. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montignac is $22,259, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 193 business establishments.

Income: Montignac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,259
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.6%
333% above France avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above France avg
Establishments (County)193

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montignac is $121,200, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $606 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,286 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,200
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$606
48% below France avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,286

Property Tax

Montignac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density475/sq mi
Coordinates45.0660°N, 1.1608°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 125 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 70 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 127 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 144 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 103 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 65 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 138 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 126 km
Jun 21, 2004 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France M3.3 147 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 145 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 149 km
Apr 6, 2019 7 km ENE of Chevanceaux, France M3.2 107 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 143 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 32 km
Mar 30, 1997 France M3.1 114 km
Jul 30, 1990 6 km NNW of Aigre, France M3.1 134 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 138 km
Oct 3, 1994 2 km NE of Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles, France M3.1 142 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 137 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Montignac has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Montignac

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Conservatory of Music
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Radio Stations near Montignac

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 4 dordogne, lot-et-garonne MP3 192 kbps
Radio Grand Brive local news, musical discovery MP3 320 kbps
Hit Radio Fr electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - AAC+ 64 local AAC+ 64 kbps
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - MP3 192 local MP3 192 kbps
Radio PAC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montignac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace archéologique de Plazac
Espace mémoire 31 mars 1944
Grotte de Font-de-Gaume
L'Abri Cro-Magnon
L'Abri du Cap Blanc
La Gare Robert Doisneau
La Grange Dîmière
La Maison du Patrimoine
Lascaux Centre International
Lascaux IV
Le Thot - Espace Cro-Magnon
Micro-Folie
Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine
Musée de l'Abri Pataud
Musée de l'Harmonium
Musée des Arts Culinaires
Musée des Rois d'Araucanie
Musée du Chocolat Bovetti
Musée La Rue du temps qui passe
Musée national de Préhistoire
Parc archéologique de Beynac
Pôle d'Interprétation de la Préhistoire

Libraries in Montignac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Hautefort0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale - Espace Saint-Roch0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Point lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Montignac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché Bio
Marché Couvert
Place de la liberté

Hotels in Montignac

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Archambeau
Hôtel du Parc
Hôtel-restaurant Le Lascaux
La Roseraie
Le Relais du Soleil d'Or
Les Bastides de Lascaux - Résidence Lagrange-Prestige
Residence Le Hameau Du Moulin

Cafes in Montignac

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Lascaux
Pause gourmande

Castles in Montignac

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Coulonges
Château de la Faye
Château de Losse
Château de Losse
Château de Losse

Zoos in Montignac

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Parc du Thot

Dentists in Montignac

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Donnat-Hervieu SCM

Gas Stations in Montignac

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #454962884
Intermarché

Banks in Montignac

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne

Breweries in Montignac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bière Artisanale
Brasserie du Chanoine
Brasseur
La Croix du Rat

Airports Near Montignac

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belvès Saint-PardouxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le FrauSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur LouyreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de LoupiacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de PeyrillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin CarlucetSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabrerets ULMSmall Airport
Campsegret AirfieldSmall Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULMSmall Airport
Castillonnès AirfieldSmall Airport
Cézac AirfieldSmall Airport
Chassancet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condat sur VézèreSmall Airport
Eyrignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord AirfieldSmall Airport
Fumel Montayral AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagleygeolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Malbec AirfieldSmall Airport
Mascar AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauzens et Miremont AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncouche AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu de Quercy Couloussac AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu de Quercy Valprionde AirfieldSmall Airport
Montfaucon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montpezat d'AgenaisSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Plazac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pressignac Vicq RebeyrotteSmall Airport
Saint Julien AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Sanet Agonac AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarlat Domme AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Segalas AirfieldSmall Airport
Sembas AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Terrasson le Bos AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montignac

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Montignac
Poste Annexe

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Montignac

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère ValleyCultural1979

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montignac

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Décollation de Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Pantaléon
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Montignac

Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
Cultural · inscribed 1979
The Vézère valley contains 147 prehistoric sites dating from the Palaeolithic and 25 decorated caves. It is particularly interesting from an ethnological and anthropological, as well as an aesthetic point of view because of its cave paintings, especially those...

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 Montignac

What is the population of Montignac?

Montignac has a population of 3,214 residents and is located in France. The population density is 475 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Montignac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,259, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,200 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $606 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Montignac?

Montignac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

How is the job market in Montignac?

The job market in Montignac faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 193 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montignac?

The median home value in Montignac is $121,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $606.

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