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Pleaux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Pleaux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,838. Elevation: 2,083 ft (635 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,838 Population 145/sq mi density
2,083 ft Elevation 635 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,578 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,578 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$72,400 home value, $362/mo rent

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About Pleaux

Pleaux

Pleaux is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.

People

Population1,838
Density145/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,578
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,400
Rent$362
Housing Units735
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Population1,838
Population Density145 / sq mi
Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Coordinates45.1348°, 2.2265°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (827 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,578

About Pleaux

Pleaux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,838. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet (635 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 32.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pleaux is $21,578, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (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 110 business establishments.

Income: Pleaux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,578
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pleaux is $72,400, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $362 (69% below the national average of $1,163). There are 735 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 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,400
74% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$362
69% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units735

Property Tax

Pleaux 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 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates45.1348°N, 2.2265°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

275 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 M4.2 125 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 145 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 104 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 128 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 102 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 140 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 116 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 61 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 103 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 139 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 126 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 59 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 79 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 64 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 138 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 106 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 70 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 139 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 146 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 47°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Pleaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Pleaux

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Institution Saint-Joseph - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
Collège Raymond Cortat - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pleaux

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bréniges FM hits, local news MP3
Beaub'FM - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pleaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ferme de la Bitarelle
Les fermes du Moyen Age en Xaintrie
Maquette d'étude hydrologique du barrage
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Musée de l'accordéon
Musée départemental de la Résistance Henri Queuille
Musée municipal
Muséum des Volcans
Reconstitution d'une cabane de chantier du Barrage

Libraries in Pleaux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale - Villa "Mon Bijou"0.0
Bibliothèquue Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel Médiathèque La Grange0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Marcillac0.0
Médiathèque du Bassin d'Aurillac0.0

Farmers Markets in Pleaux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché au Cadran
Marché Couvert d'Aurillac
Place d'Empeyssine

Cafes in Pleaux

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sporting Bar

Clinics in Pleaux

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maison médicale

Gas Stations in Pleaux

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
U Express

Banks in Pleaux

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Pleaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 360
Les 3 caves

Stadiums & Teams in Pleaux

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pleaux

4 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Pleaux

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - Livernon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le Frau-Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte-Small Airport
Bozouls Airfield-Small Airport
Cabrerets ULM-Small Airport
Calviac Airfield-Small Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULM-Small Airport
Chassancet Airfield-Small Airport
Conques Airfield-Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield-Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield-Small Airport
Lagleygeolle Airfield-Small Airport
Le Bruel Airfield-Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chansèves Airfield-Small Airport
Montfaucon Airfield-Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield-Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Médard de Presque Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield-Small Airport
Savignoux Airfield-Small Airport
Ste Croix Airfield-Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport
Vers Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pleaux

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chaussenac
Pleaux
Rilhac-Xaintrie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pleaux

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Rocher
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Victor

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 Pleaux

What is the population of Pleaux?

Pleaux has a population of 1,838 residents and is located in France. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

Is Pleaux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,578, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,400 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $362 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pleaux?

Pleaux 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 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in Pleaux?

The job market in Pleaux faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pleaux?

The median home value in Pleaux is $72,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $362.

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