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Parentignat, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Parentignat is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 540. Elevation: 1,224 ft (373 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
540 Population 71/sq mi density
1,224 ft Elevation 373 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,968 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,968 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$102,600 home value, $513/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population540
Density71/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,968
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,600
Rent$513
Housing Units216
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Population540
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Coordinates45.5338°, 3.2909°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.2 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$26,968

About Parentignat

Parentignat is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 540. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Parentignat is $26,968, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Parentignat vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,968
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Parentignat is $102,600, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $513 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 216 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,600
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$513
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units216

Property Tax

Climate in Parentignat

Parentignat 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
Parentignat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates45.5338°N, 3.2909°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 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 94 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 62 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 59 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 64 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 147 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 61 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 58 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 141 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 122 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 121 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 121 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 33 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 77 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 64 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 69 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 35 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 146 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 147 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 144 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 37 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in

Parentignat has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Parentignat

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Jazz Manouche MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Parentignat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Pomel
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Maison du Doyenné
Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie
Musée Bargoin
Musée de l'Améthyste
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Royat
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée La Pierre Philosophale
Muséum Henri-Lecoq

Libraries in Parentignat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel0.0
Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
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
CDI0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Murat0.0
Médiathèque Amélie-Murat0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay0.0
Médiathèque Cabotte0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
René-Char Library0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer0.0

Farmers Markets in Parentignat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
Marché d'Aubière
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place de la Libération
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Hotels in Parentignat

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de Margot

Castles in Parentignat

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Lavaur
Château de Parentignat

Breweries in Parentignat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières le Plan B
Kazan CraftBeer

Stadiums & Teams in Parentignat

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Parentignat

6 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
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Parentignat

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall 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
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Fenestres 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 Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut 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
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Parentignat

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Parentignat
Saint-Rémy-de-Chargnat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Parentignat

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Rémy
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Barthélémy
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Rémy
Église Saint-Verny

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 Parentignat

What is the population of Parentignat?

Parentignat has a population of 540 residents and is located in France. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.

Is Parentignat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,968, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,600 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $513 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Parentignat?

Parentignat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Parentignat?

The unemployment rate in Parentignat is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Parentignat?

The median home value in Parentignat is $102,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $513.

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