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Pontaumur, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Pontaumur is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 922. Elevation: 1,752 ft (534 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
922 Population 99/sq mi density
1,752 ft Elevation 534 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,090 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,090 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $518/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population922
Density99/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,090
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,600
Rent$518
Housing Units369
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Population922
Population Density99 / sq mi
Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Coordinates45.8685°, 2.6747°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$23,090

About Pontaumur

Pontaumur is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 922. The city sits at an elevation of 1,752 feet (534 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pontaumur is $23,090, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (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 55 business establishments.

Income: Pontaumur vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,090
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pontaumur is $103,600, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $518 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 369 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,600
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$518
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units369

Property Tax

Pontaumur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,752 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates45.8685°N, 2.6747°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

309 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 41 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 16 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 130 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 15 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 130 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 87 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 28 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 95 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 117 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 148 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 15 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 109 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 148 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 87 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 128 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 137 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 105 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 89 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 149 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 25 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Pontaumur has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Pontaumur

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
Lycée professionnel agricole des Combrailles - site de Pontaumur
École primaire Léonard de Vinci
Collège Pierre Gironnet
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Radio Stations near Pontaumur

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 Pontaumur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de la paléontologie
Musée de la Résistance
Musée La Ruche des Puys

Libraries in Pontaumur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Olby0.0

Farmers Markets in Pontaumur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Producteurs

Castles in Pontaumur

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Miremont

Gas Stations in Pontaumur

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auchan

Banks in Pontaumur

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Pontaumur

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Montagnes
Dark Lab
Distillerie Le Compas

Ski Resorts Near Pontaumur

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Pontaumur

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères 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 Pontaumur

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Condat-en-Combraille
Miremont
Pontaumur
Villosanges

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pontaumur

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église de la Translation-de-Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Bonnet
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pardoux
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Pontaumur

What is the population of Pontaumur?

Pontaumur has a population of 922 residents and is located in France. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.

Is Pontaumur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,090, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,600 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $518 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pontaumur?

Pontaumur has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pontaumur?

The job market in Pontaumur faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pontaumur?

The median home value in Pontaumur is $103,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $518.

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