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Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,750. Elevation: 823 ft (251 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,750 Population 1,172/sq mi density
823 ft Elevation 251 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,129 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,129 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $517/mo rent

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About Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés station is a railway station in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The station opened on 18 June 1854 and is located on the Moret–Lyon, Saint-Germain-des-Fossés–Nîmes and Saint-Germain-des-Fossés–Clermont-Ferrand via Vichy railway lines. The station is served by Intercités and TER (local) services operated by SNCF.

People

Population3,750
Density1,172/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,129
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,400
Rent$517
Housing Units1,500
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Population3,750
Population Density1,172 / sq mi
Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Coordinates46.2068°, 3.4337°
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$22,129

About Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,750. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet (251 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 Saint-Germain-des-Fossés is $22,129, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 225 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Germain-des-Fossés vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,129
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)225

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés is $103,400, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $517 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,500 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,400
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$517
56% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,500

Property Tax

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés 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 823 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

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density1,172/sq mi
Coordinates46.2068°N, 3.4337°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 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 64 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 55 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 55 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 43 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 84 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 133 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 55 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 145 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 132 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 74 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 84 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 144 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 141 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 128 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 107 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 110 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 54 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 142 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 106 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 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
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 69°F (21°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 Coldest

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°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 Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Suzanne Terret
Collège Jean de La Fontaine
École élémentaire Les Aures
École élémentaire Charles Louis Philippe
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Radio Stations near Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

4 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
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Electrodrome
Galerie du Colombier
Maison du Luthier
Maison du Patrimoine
Marionnettes Expo
Musée de l'Opéra
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
Musée Yves-Machelon
Préhistorama

Libraries in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
cdi0.0
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de l’Allier - Annexe Gannat0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché du mercredi
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Place du marché

Dentists in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #7775729478

Train Stations in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

Gas Stations in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brasserie du jugement dernier
Brew Vernet

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

35 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
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
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny 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

Post Offices in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame

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 Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

What is the population of Saint-Germain-des-Fossés?

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés has a population of 3,750 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,172 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

Is Saint-Germain-des-Fossés expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,129, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,400 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $517 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés?

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés 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 Saint-Germain-des-Fossés?

The job market in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 225 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés?

The median home value in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés is $103,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $517.

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