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Rongères, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Rongères is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 579. Elevation: 938 ft (286 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
579 Population 62/sq mi density
938 ft Elevation 286 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,516 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,516 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $481/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population579
Density62/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,516
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,200
Rent$481
Housing Units232
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Population579
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Coordinates46.2942°, 3.4503°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,516

About Rongères

Rongères is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 579. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet (286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Rongères is $24,516, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Rongères vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,516
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rongères is $96,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $481 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 232 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$481
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units232

Property Tax

Rongères experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates46.2942°N, 3.4503°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

267 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 66 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 61 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 61 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 127 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 49 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 84 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 143 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 61 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 149 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 139 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 83 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 137 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 84 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 105 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 143 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 128 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 120 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 60 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 134 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 69 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Rongères has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Rongères

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École des érables
École des Tilleuls
École maternelle des Tilleuls
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Radio Stations near Rongères

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rongères

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Electrodrome
Maison du Patrimoine
Marionnettes Expo
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Vannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée du lavage et du repassage
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée rural Montacutain
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix
Préhistorama

Libraries in Rongères

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Le Florilège0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque Jeanne Cressanges0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Rongères

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Marché le jeudi matin
Place du marché

Hotels in Rongères

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de l'Orisse

Castles in Rongères

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Méage

Breweries in Rongères

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brew Vernet
Café Rétro

Ski Resorts Near Rongères

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rongères

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rongères

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Sulpice
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Rongères

What is the population of Rongères?

Rongères has a population of 579 residents and is located in France. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

Is Rongères expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,516, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $481 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 Rongères?

Rongères has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Rongères?

The job market in Rongères faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rongères?

The median home value in Rongères is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481.

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