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Pontgibaud, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Pontgibaud is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 879. Elevation: 2,205 ft (672 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
879 Population 41/sq mi density
2,205 ft Elevation 672 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,676 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$21,676 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$117,400 home value, $587/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population879
Density41/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,676
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$117,400
Rent$587
Housing Units352
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation2,205 ft (672 m)
Population879
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation2,205 ft (672 m)
Coordinates45.8324°, 2.8510°
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$21,676

About Pontgibaud

Pontgibaud is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 879. The city sits at an elevation of 2,205 feet (672 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 Pontgibaud is $21,676, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (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 53 business establishments.

Income: Pontgibaud vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,676
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pontgibaud is $117,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $587 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 352 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,400
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$587
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units352

Property Tax

Climate in Pontgibaud

Pontgibaud 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
Pontgibaud 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 2,205 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

Elevation2,205 ft (672 m)
Area21.5 sq mi (55.6 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates45.8324°N, 2.8510°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

307 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 48 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 17 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 13 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 144 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 25 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 100 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 143 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 130 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 136 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 88 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 15 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 141 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 104 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 136 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 73 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 19 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 132 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 73 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 99 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 11 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
February 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
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 67°F (19°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

Pontgibaud has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°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 Pontgibaud

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Aimé Coulaudon
École primaire Robert Bresson
Collège Anna Garcin-Mayade
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Radio Stations near Pontgibaud

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 Pontgibaud

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

Libraries in Pontgibaud

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours0.0
Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat0.0
Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon0.0
La Volvi'tech0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)0.0
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 Combronde0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude0.0
Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort0.0
Pôle de lecture du Sancy (Médiathèque)0.0

Farmers Markets in Pontgibaud

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
La Glacière
Marché couvert
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Hotels in Pontgibaud

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Poste
Hôtel des Négociants

Cafes in Pontgibaud

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du Centre

Castles in Pontgibaud

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Dauphin

Theme Parks in Pontgibaud

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pop Corn Labyrinthe

Clinics in Pontgibaud

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de santé

Veterinaries in Pontgibaud

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire

Train Stations in Pontgibaud

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pontgibaud
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Gas Stations in Pontgibaud

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Banks in Pontgibaud

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Pontgibaud

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

Stadiums & Teams in Pontgibaud

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pontgibaud

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 Pontgibaud

31 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
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny 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 Pontgibaud

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bromont-Lamothe
Pontgibaud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pontgibaud

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Benoît
Église Saint-Martin

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 Pontgibaud

What is the population of Pontgibaud?

Pontgibaud has a population of 879 residents and is located in France. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 21.5 square miles.

Is Pontgibaud expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,676, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $587 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pontgibaud?

Pontgibaud 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 Pontgibaud?

The job market in Pontgibaud faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pontgibaud?

The median home value in Pontgibaud is $117,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $587.

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