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Montsalvy, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Montsalvy is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 903. Elevation: 2,575 ft (785 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
903 Population 56/sq mi density
2,575 ft Elevation 785 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,036 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,036 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$75,400 home value, $377/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population903
Density56/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,036
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,400
Rent$377
Housing Units361
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)
Population903
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)
Coordinates44.7072°, 2.5006°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (745 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,036

About Montsalvy

Montsalvy is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 903. The city sits at an elevation of 2,575 feet (785 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montsalvy is $23,036, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (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 54 business establishments.

Income: Montsalvy vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,036
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montsalvy is $75,400, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $377 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 361 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 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,400
73% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$377
68% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units361

Property Tax

Montsalvy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,575 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.5 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates44.7072°N, 2.5006°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 4, 2008.

Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 143 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 141 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 76 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 55 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 142 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 135 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 38 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 146 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 48 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 81 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 80 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 89 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 141 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 57 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 28 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 142 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 29 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 57 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 141 km
Jul 30, 1995 7 km WSW of Job, France M3.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Montsalvy has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Montsalvy

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École élémentaire
Collège Marcellin Boule
École élémentaire M. Boule
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Montsalvy

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Totem Gard MP3 128 kbps
Radio Presence Figeac christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montsalvy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Charles de Louvrié
Espace dels Enfarinats - Espace des enfarinés
Espace Marcelle Cayron
La Forge
Les mémoires de Cransac
Les Mineurs de la Chataigneraie
Maison de la Châtaigne
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Musée de l'agriculture et de la vie rurale
Musée de la Châtaigne
Musée du Cardinal Verdier
Musée du Patrimoine Industriel et Minier
musée du Veinazes
Musée Joseph-Fau
Muséum des Volcans
Terra Memoria
Terra Olt
Trésor Médiéval de Conques

Libraries in Montsalvy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bournazel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre Culturel Médiathèque La Grange0.0
Livres en liberté0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Baudon0.0
Médiathèque d'Estaing0.0
Médiathèque de Cransac0.0
Médiathèque de Decazeville0.0
Médiathèque du Bassin d'Aurillac0.0

Farmers Markets in Montsalvy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert d'Aurillac

Hotels in Montsalvy

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Fleurie

Castles in Montsalvy

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Château du Poujol

Zoos in Montsalvy

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Vallée des Daims

Banks in Montsalvy

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Montsalvy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les 3 caves

Stadiums & Teams in Montsalvy

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Montsalvy

3 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

Airports Near Montsalvy

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Bozouls AirfieldSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montsalvy

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Junhac
Ladinhac
Montsalvy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montsalvy

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Visitation
Église de l'Assomption
Église de la Nativité-de-la Vierge
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Aignan
Église Saint-Justin
Église Saint-Roch

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 Montsalvy

What is the population of Montsalvy?

Montsalvy has a population of 903 residents and is located in France. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 16.0 square miles.

Is Montsalvy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,036, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,400 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $377 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Montsalvy?

Montsalvy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Montsalvy?

The unemployment rate in Montsalvy is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montsalvy?

The median home value in Montsalvy is $75,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $377.

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