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Riom-ès-Montagnes, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Riom-ès-Montagnes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,902. Elevation: 2,766 ft (843 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,902 Population 162/sq mi density
2,766 ft Elevation 843 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,058 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$23,058 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $445/mo rent

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About Riom-ès-Montagnes

Riom-ès-Montagnes

Riom-ès-Montagnes is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.

People

Population2,902
Density162/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,058
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$445
Housing Units1,161
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation2,766 ft (843 m)
Population2,902
Population Density162 / sq mi
Elevation2,766 ft (843 m)
Coordinates45.2821°, 2.6597°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$23,058

About Riom-ès-Montagnes

Riom-ès-Montagnes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,902. The city sits at an elevation of 2,766 feet (843 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Riom-ès-Montagnes is $23,058, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 174 business establishments.

Income: Riom-ès-Montagnes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,058
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)174

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Riom-ès-Montagnes is $89,000, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $445 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,161 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,000
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$445
62% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,161

Property Tax

Riom-ès-Montagnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,766 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below France avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,766 ft (843 m)
Area18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates45.2821°N, 2.6597°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

279 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 M4.2 105 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 78 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 131 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 75 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 137 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 88 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 37 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 77 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 88 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 47 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 135 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 46 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 44 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 81 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 149 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 34 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 149 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 135 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 61 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 60 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Riom-ès-Montagnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Riom-ès-Montagnes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Sacré-Coeur
École élémentaire privée du Sacré-Coeur
Collège Georges Bataille
École élémentaire Georges Pompidou
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Radio Stations near Riom-ès-Montagnes

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Manouche MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Riom-ès-Montagnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buron de Belles-Aigues
Exposition Albert Monier
Maison de la Faune
Maison de la Salers
Mémorial des déportés de Murat
Musée de la Tannerie et du Cuir
Musée des Orages et de la Foudre
Musée des Templiers
Musée du Buronnier
Musée du Gençanaïre
Musée Georges Pompidou

Libraries in Riom-ès-Montagnes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Larodde0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-François Marmontel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
La médiathèque de Lanobre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque George Pompidou0.0
Médiathèque Léon Gerbe0.0

Farmers Markets in Riom-ès-Montagnes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle
Marché couvert
Place du Foirail

Hotels in Riom-ès-Montagnes

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Lutea
L'Auberge le Cheylet
Le grand hôtel de la vallée
Le Saint-Georges

Cafes in Riom-ès-Montagnes

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la halle

Cinemas in Riom-ès-Montagnes

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Quai des Arts

Castles in Riom-ès-Montagnes

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Escorolles
Château fort d'Apchon

Clinics in Riom-ès-Montagnes

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique du Haut Cantal
Clinique du Souffle Les Clarines

Veterinaries in Riom-ès-Montagnes

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire des Mazets

Gas Stations in Riom-ès-Montagnes

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
Esso
Total

Banks in Riom-ès-Montagnes

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Riom-ès-Montagnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 360

Ski Resorts Near Riom-ès-Montagnes

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 Riom-ès-Montagnes

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Riom-ès-Montagnes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cheylade
Riom-ès-Montagnes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riom-ès-Montagnes

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Font-Sainte
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Hippolyte
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Croix et Saint-Pierre

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Riom-ès-Montagnes

What is the population of Riom-ès-Montagnes?

Riom-ès-Montagnes has a population of 2,902 residents and is located in France. The population density is 162 people per square mile, spread across 18.0 square miles.

Is Riom-ès-Montagnes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,058, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,000 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $445 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Riom-ès-Montagnes?

Riom-ès-Montagnes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Riom-ès-Montagnes?

The unemployment rate in Riom-ès-Montagnes is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 174 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Riom-ès-Montagnes?

The median home value in Riom-ès-Montagnes is $89,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $445.

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