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Saint-Germain-l'Herm, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Germain-l'Herm is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 508. Elevation: 3,383 ft (1,031 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
508 Population 36/sq mi density
3,383 ft Elevation 1,031 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,853 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,853 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$77,400 home value, $387/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population508
Density36/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,853
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,400
Rent$387
Housing Units203
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Population508
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Coordinates45.4586°, 3.5413°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.2 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$22,853

About Saint-Germain-l'Herm

Saint-Germain-l'Herm is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 3,383 feet (1,031 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Germain-l'Herm is $22,853, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (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 30 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Germain-l'Herm vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,853
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Germain-l'Herm is $77,400, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $387 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 203 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$77,400
73% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$387
67% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units203

Property Tax

Saint-Germain-l'Herm experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,383 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates45.4586°N, 3.5413°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 146 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 113 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 145 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 149 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 81 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 78 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 145 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 81 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 113 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 62 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 121 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 80 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 102 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 18 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 80 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 112 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 138 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 83 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 71 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 57 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Saint-Germain-l'Herm has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Gaspard des Montagnes
École primaire
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Saint-Germain-l'Herm

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
RFM 80 MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Maison de la Fourme
Maison de la Fourme, Les Ateliers du Goûts
Maison du Doyenné
Moulin à papier de Richard-de-Bas
Mus'Énergie
Musée de l'Améthyste
Musée de la Dentelle
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Radio
Musée de la Résistance Joseph Lhomenède
Musée de la Vigne
Musée des arts et traditions populaires de la Haute-Loire
Musée des métiers et traditions du pays d'Olliergues
Musée des Pénitents Blancs
Musée des Tapisseries
Passage Kim En Joong

Libraries in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel0.0
Bibliothéque municipale0.0
L'école buissonière0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Médiathèque Cabotte0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Ambert
Marché d'Arlanc
Marché de Marsac-en-Livradois
Marché de Pays (tous les mardis soir)
Place de la mairie

Castles in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Saint-Bonnet
Château fort de Chassignolles
motte féodale

Gas Stations in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #5656894260

Banks in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Studio YOGA St. Germain l'Herm

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Germain-l'Herm

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Germain-l'Herm

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall 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
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence communale
La Poste
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Germain-l'Herm

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Bonnet
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Laurent

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Waterfalls
1
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 Saint-Germain-l'Herm

What is the population of Saint-Germain-l'Herm?

Saint-Germain-l'Herm has a population of 508 residents and is located in France. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.

Is Saint-Germain-l'Herm expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,853, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,400 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $387 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 Saint-Germain-l'Herm?

Saint-Germain-l'Herm has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Germain-l'Herm?

The job market in Saint-Germain-l'Herm faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Germain-l'Herm?

The median home value in Saint-Germain-l'Herm is $77,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $387.

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