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Olby, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Olby is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 576. Elevation: 2,493 ft (760 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
576 Population 27/sq mi density
2,493 ft Elevation 760 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,700 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$24,700 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $530/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population576
Density27/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,700
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$106,000
Rent$530
Housing Units230
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Population576
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Coordinates45.7455°, 2.8674°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.3 inches (90 cm)
Median Household Income$24,700

About Olby

Olby is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 576. The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet (760 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Olby is $24,700, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Olby vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,700
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Olby is $106,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $530 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 230 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,000
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$530
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units230

Property Tax

Climate in Olby

Olby has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 0.6° / 8° 26.7
Feb 5°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.6° 18.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.7° 25.4
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 5.2° / 16.6° 52.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.6° 67.0
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 69.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 62.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 61.6
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.6° 57.3
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.8° 49.6
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 3.8° / 12° 46.6
Dec 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.6° 29.4
Olby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Area21.5 sq mi (55.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates45.7455°N, 2.8674°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

305 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 58 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 26 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 23 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 150 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 34 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 107 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 139 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 25 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 138 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 78 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 69 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 94 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 138 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 148 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 108 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 89 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 106 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 138 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 64 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 9 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Olby has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Olby

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Olby

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Manouche MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Olby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Temple de Mercure
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Fontaines Pétrifiantes
Grottes du Mont Cornadore
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
L'Aventure Michelin
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
Maison du Saint-Nectaire
Maison Garenne
Manoir de Veygoux
Musée Bargoin
Musée citoyen des arts verriers
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Royat
Musée des Peintres de l'École de Murol
Musée du Ski
Musée La Ruche des Puys
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Marcel Sahut
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Muséum Henri-Lecoq
Scénomusée Grange de Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien

Libraries in Olby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Riom0.0
Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours0.0
Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne0.0
Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Espace culturel Joseph Forêt0.0
La Volvi'tech0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé-Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Murat0.0
Médiathèque Amélie-Murat0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay0.0
Médiathèque d'Olby0.0
Médiathèque de Besse0.0
Médiathèque de Combronde0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude0.0
Médiathèque Jack-Ralite0.0
Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0
Pôle de lecture du Sancy (Médiathèque)0.0

Farmers Markets in Olby

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Alimentaire
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
Halles
La Glacière
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubière
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place de la Libération
Place du marché
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Castles in Olby

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Allagnat
Château de Polagnat

Dentists in Olby

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire du Pont d'Olby

Breweries in Olby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières le Plan B
Brasserie des Montagnes
Brasserie du Sancy
Dark Lab
Kazan CraftBeer
L'Artense

Stadiums & Teams in Olby

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Olby

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Lioran 0.0 $0
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Chastreix 0.0 $0

Airports Near Olby

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport

Post Offices in Olby

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Olby

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
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 Olby

What is the population of Olby?

Olby has a population of 576 residents and is located in France. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 21.5 square miles.

Is Olby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,700, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Olby?

Olby has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 35.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Olby?

Olby has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Olby?

The median home value in Olby is $106,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $530.

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