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Ravel, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Ravel is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 698. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
698 Population 52/sq mi density
1,112 ft Elevation 339 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,071 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,071 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $530/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population698
Density52/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,071
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$106,000
Rent$530
Housing Units279
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Population698
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Coordinates45.7784°, 3.3956°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$26,071

About Ravel

Ravel is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 698. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ravel is $26,071, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (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 42 business establishments.

Income: Ravel vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,071
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ravel is $106,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $530 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 279 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,000
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$530
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units279

Property Tax

Climate in Ravel

Ravel 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
Ravel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates45.7784°N, 3.3956°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

281 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 80 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 51 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 48 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 47 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 139 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 87 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 100 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 138 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 50 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 34 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 105 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 99 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 116 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 141 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 97 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 63 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 139 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 131 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 52 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 33 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
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 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Ravel has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Ravel

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Ravel

9 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
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Ravel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art Contemporain du Creux de l'Enfer
Centre Historique Du Monde Sapeur-Pompier
Centre Pomel
Citée des Couteliers
La Vallée des Rouets
Le rouet Lyonnais
Maison de l'Aventure Industrielle
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.1)
Musée de la Coutellerie (bat.2)
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée des métiers et traditions du pays d'Olliergues
Musée La Pierre Philosophale
Musée Pierre Mondanel

Libraries in Ravel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Peschadoires0.0
CDI0.0
cdi0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Adevah-Poeuf0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0
René-Char Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ravel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché de Maringues
Place de la mairie
Place Saint-Jean
Place Voltaire
Pré de la foire

Castles in Ravel

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Codignat
Château de La Garde
Château de Ravel

Ski Resorts Near Ravel

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 Ravel

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium 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
Forez Ultralight 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 Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs 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
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ravel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Glaine-Montaigut

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ravel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Pourçain

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 Ravel

What is the population of Ravel?

Ravel has a population of 698 residents and is located in France. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles.

Is Ravel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,071, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ravel?

Ravel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ravel?

The job market in Ravel faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ravel?

The median home value in Ravel is $106,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $530.

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