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Royère-de-Vassivière, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Royère-de-Vassivière is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 629. Elevation: 2,320 ft (707 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
629 Population 22/sq mi density
2,320 ft Elevation 707 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,144 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,144 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $418/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population629
Density22/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,144
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$418
Housing Units252
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation2,320 ft (707 m)
Population629
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation2,320 ft (707 m)
Coordinates45.8333°, 1.9167°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,000 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,144

About Royère-de-Vassivière

Royère-de-Vassivière is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 629. The city sits at an elevation of 2,320 feet (707 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Royère-de-Vassivière is $23,144, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (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 38 business establishments.

Income: Royère-de-Vassivière vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,144
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Royère-de-Vassivière is $83,600, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $418 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 252 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,600
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$418
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units252

Property Tax

Royère-de-Vassivière experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,320 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,320 ft (707 m)
Area28.6 sq mi (74.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates45.8333°N, 1.9167°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 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 69 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 126 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 128 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 70 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 89 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 72 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 82 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 103 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 59 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 115 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 71 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 121 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 88 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 89 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 127 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 119 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 143 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 129 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 94 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 82 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Royère-de-Vassivière has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Royère-de-Vassivière

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Marcel Lechapt
École primaire de Gentioux
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Radio Stations near Royère-de-Vassivière

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bréniges FM hits, local news MP3
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48 MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Royère-de-Vassivière

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre International d'Art et du Paysage
Cité des Insectes
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
Domaine de Banizette
Espace Paul Rebeyrolle
La Grange Brodée
La maison Martin Nadaud
Le 3ème Copeau
Maison de l'Arbre et de la Nature
Maison du Granite
Musée de l'électrification
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance
Musée de la Résistance 39/45
Musée des Minéraux

Libraries in Royère-de-Vassivière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque associative des Ateliers de la Mine0.0
bibliothèque communale de Gentioux0.0
Bibliothèque de La Villedieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs0.0
Bibliothèque de Tarnac0.0
Bibliothèque de Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
La Binhata0.0
Médiathèque d'Eymoutiers0.0
Médiatheque de Royere de vassivière0.0

Farmers Markets in Royère-de-Vassivière

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Bascule
Marché d'Aubusson
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Coudert

Castles in Royère-de-Vassivière

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de l'île de Vassivière
Château du Monteil

Gas Stations in Royère-de-Vassivière

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1870659847

Breweries in Royère-de-Vassivière

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barbe en Bulle
Brasserie La 23
La Bière en chantier

Airports Near Royère-de-Vassivière

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Chassancet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condat sur VézèreSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Terrasson le Bos AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Royère-de-Vassivière

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gentioux-Pigerolles
Le Monteil-au-Vicomte
Royère-de-Vassivière

Churches & Religious Organizations in Royère-de-Vassivière

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Invention-des-Reliques-de-Saint-Étienne
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Martial
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 Royère-de-Vassivière

What is the population of Royère-de-Vassivière?

Royère-de-Vassivière has a population of 629 residents and is located in France. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 28.6 square miles.

Is Royère-de-Vassivière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,144, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,600 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $418 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Royère-de-Vassivière?

Royère-de-Vassivière has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

How is the job market in Royère-de-Vassivière?

The job market in Royère-de-Vassivière faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Royère-de-Vassivière?

The median home value in Royère-de-Vassivière is $83,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $418.

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