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Saignes, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saignes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 903. Elevation: 1,617 ft (493 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
903 Population 135/sq mi density
1,617 ft Elevation 493 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,036 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,036 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$78,200 home value, $391/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population903
Density135/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,036
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,200
Rent$391
Housing Units361
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Population903
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Coordinates45.3347°, 2.4792°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,036

About Saignes

Saignes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 903. The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet (493 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saignes is $23,036, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (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 54 business establishments.

Income: Saignes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,036
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saignes is $78,200, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $391 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 361 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 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,200
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$391
66% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units361

Property Tax

Saignes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates45.3347°N, 2.4792°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 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 M4.2 100 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 76 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 141 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 74 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 126 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 87 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 75 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 52 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 59 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 100 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 78 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 140 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 59 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 59 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 123 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 124 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 49 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 136 km
Oct 3, 1994 2 km NE of Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles, France M3.1 140 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 62 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in

Saignes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Saignes

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Manouche MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saignes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Grange
Maison de la Salers
Musée de la Tannerie et du Cuir
Musée départemental de la Résistance Henri Queuille
Musée des Orages et de la Foudre
Musée des Templiers
Musée du Buronnier
Musée du Gençanaïre
Musée du Pays d'Ussel
Musée municipal

Libraries in Saignes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Larodde0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-François Marmontel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La médiathèque de Lanobre0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque0.0
médiathèque de Liginiac0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Haute-Corrèze0.0
Médiathèque Léon Gerbe0.0

Farmers Markets in Saignes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Maché Couvert d'Ussel
Marché au Cadran
Marché couvert
Place du Foirail

Hotels in Saignes

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais Arverne

Cafes in Saignes

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la paix
Café de la poste

Castles in Saignes

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Trancis

Breweries in Saignes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 360

Ski Resorts Near Saignes

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 Saignes

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saignes

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Antignac
La Poste
Le Monteil
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saignes

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Roc Vignonnet
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Château
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Maurice-et-Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Victor et Sainte-Madeleine
Église Sainte-Croix

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 Saignes

What is the population of Saignes?

Saignes has a population of 903 residents and is located in France. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

Is Saignes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,036, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,200 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $391 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saignes?

Saignes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Saignes?

The unemployment rate in Saignes is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saignes?

The median home value in Saignes is $78,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $391.

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