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Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 688. Elevation: 1,880 ft (573 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
688 Population 66/sq mi density
1,880 ft Elevation 573 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,827 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,827 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $488/mo rent

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People

Population688
Density66/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,827
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$97,600
Rent$488
Housing Units275
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Population688
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Coordinates44.7121°, 4.2066°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,048 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$21,827

About Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 688. The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet (573 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is $21,827, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (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 41 business establishments.

Income: Montpezat-sous-Bauzon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,827
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.0%
344% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is $97,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 275 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,600
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units275

Property Tax

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates44.7121°N, 4.2066°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above France avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 48 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 118 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 128 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 127 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 116 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 128 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 138 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 145 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 102 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 104 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 104 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 105 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 103 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 96 km
Feb 3, 1999 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.3 123 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 147 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 99 km
Sep 23, 1997 3 km WSW of Claix, France M3.2 121 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 108 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée
École élémentaire
Collège de la montagne ardéchoise
École maternelle
Collège Joseph Durand
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Radio Stations near Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
Info RC MP3 128 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arche des métiers
Autour du Moulin de Raoul
Castanea - Espace découverte de la Châtaigne d'Ardèche
Écomusée du Moulinage
Espace Historique et Légendaire de Joyeuse
Ferme à toit de chaume dite Ferme Perrel
Ferme du Bourlatier
Grottes Troglodytiques
L'École du Vent
La Maison du Bijou
Le Moulinage de la Neuve
Le Petit Musée du Bizarre
Maison Champanhet: Musée des Savoir-Faire Ardéchois
Maison de l'AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc
Maison de la caricature et du dessin d'humour
Maison Jean Ferrat
Moulin de Pailhiaire
Musée Ardèche d'Autrefois
Musée Colette-Bonzo
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Béate
Musée des Croyances populaires
Musée des énergies renouvelables
Musée historique de Joyeuse
Muséum de l'Ardèche
Terra Cabra
Village Miniature Le Ron des Fades

Libraries in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque intercommunale Lablachère0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Multimédia Largentiere0.0
Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque du Val d'Ardèche0.0
Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le marché de terroir
Marché dimanche matin
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place du Marché

Hotels in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de Montpezat
Les Cevennes

Cafes in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La messicole

Castles in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Pourcheyrolles

Gas Stations in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #6113275509

Breweries in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière Bourganel
Brasserie L'Ale Ouët
Drac
La Rochebière

Ski Resorts Near Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0
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

Airports Near Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cros-de-Géorand
Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
Saint-Cirgues en Montagne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Cénacle
Chapelle Saint-Médard
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Sylvestre
Notre-Dame-de-Prévenchère
Notre-Dame-des-Voyageurs

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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 Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

What is the population of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon?

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon has a population of 688 residents and is located in France. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

Is Montpezat-sous-Bauzon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,827, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon?

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon?

The job market in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon?

The median home value in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is $97,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $488.

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