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Pont-du-Château, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Pont-du-Château is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 9,474. Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
9,474 Population 1,136/sq mi density
1,171 ft Elevation 357 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,050 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,050 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$110,400 home value, $552/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,474
Density1,136/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,050
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$110,400
Rent$552
Housing Units3,790
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Population9,474
Population Density1,136 / sq mi
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Coordinates45.7983°, 3.2484°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$26,050

About Pont-du-Château

Pont-du-Château is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 9,474. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pont-du-Château is $26,050, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 568 business establishments.

Income: Pont-du-Château vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,050
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)568

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pont-du-Château is $110,400, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,790 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,400
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$552
53% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,790

Property Tax

Climate in Pont-du-Château

Pont-du-Château 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
Pont-du-Château experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²)
Population Density1,136/sq mi
Coordinates45.7983°N, 3.2484°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 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 69 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 40 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 37 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 128 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 38 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 86 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 149 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 39 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 109 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 108 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 104 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 127 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 44 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 121 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 96 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 41 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 64 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 128 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 125 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 22 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in

Pont-du-Château has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Pont-du-Château

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Saint-Joseph
École élémentaire privée Saint-Joseph
École maternelle René Cassin
École élémentaire René Cassin
Lycée Pierre Boulanger
Collège Mortaix
École élémentaire Jean Alix
École Maternelle Lucie Aubrac
École Élémentaire Pierre Brossolette
École maternelle Jean Alix
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Radio Stations near Pont-du-Château

8 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
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 Pont-du-Château

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Galerie du Colombier
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
L'Aventure Michelin
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie
Musée Bargoin
Musée Baster
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Royat
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Marcel Sahut
Musée Pierre Mondanel
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Muséum Henri-Lecoq

Libraries in Pont-du-Château

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque de Ménétrol0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
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 municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat0.0
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
cdi0.0
La Volvi'tech0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"0.0
Médiathèque Aimé-Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Murat0.0
Médiathèque Amélie-Murat0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay0.0
Médiathèque de Combronde0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude0.0
Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier0.0
Médiathèque Jack-Ralite0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0

Farmers Markets in Pont-du-Château

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle Alimentaire
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
Halles
La Glacière
Marché d'Aubière
Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central)
Marché de Maringues
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché La Gauthière
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place de la Libération
Place du marché
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Hotels in Pont-du-Château

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Estredelle

Castles in Pont-du-Château

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mairie de Pont-du-Château

Dentists in Pont-du-Château

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire
Cabinet dentaire
Cabinet dentaire

Veterinaries in Pont-du-Château

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire de la boucle d'allier
Clinique Veterinaire des Creux

Gas Stations in Pont-du-Château

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Super
Super U
Total

Banks in Pont-du-Château

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Chalus
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole Centre-France
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Pont-du-Château

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jim Club

Breweries in Pont-du-Château

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières le Plan B
Kazan CraftBeer

Stadiums & Teams in Pont-du-Château

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pont-du-Château

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 Pont-du-Château

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium 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
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny 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
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pont-du-Château

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pont-du-Château

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pont-du-Château

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de Paulhat
Église Sainte-Martine

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 Pont-du-Château

What is the population of Pont-du-Château?

Pont-du-Château has a population of 9,474 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,136 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

Is Pont-du-Château expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,050, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,400 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pont-du-Château?

Pont-du-Château has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pont-du-Château?

The job market in Pont-du-Château faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 568 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pont-du-Château?

The median home value in Pont-du-Château is $110,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $552.

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