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Saint-Nectaire, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Nectaire is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 705. Elevation: 2,418 ft (737 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
705 Population 55/sq mi density
2,418 ft Elevation 737 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,162 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,162 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $505/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population705
Density55/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,162
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,000
Rent$505
Housing Units282
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation2,418 ft (737 m)
Population705
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation2,418 ft (737 m)
Coordinates45.5880°, 2.9928°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.3 inches (90 cm)
Median Household Income$22,162

About Saint-Nectaire

Saint-Nectaire is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 705. The city sits at an elevation of 2,418 feet (737 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Nectaire is $22,162, which is 71% 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 42 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Nectaire vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,162
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Nectaire is $101,000, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $505 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 282 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,000
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$505
57% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units282

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Nectaire

Saint-Nectaire has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 0.6° / 8° 26.7
Feb 5°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.6° 18.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.7° 25.4
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 5.2° / 16.6° 52.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.6° 67.0
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 69.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 62.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 61.6
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.6° 57.3
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.8° 49.6
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 3.8° / 12° 46.6
Dec 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.6° 29.4
Saint-Nectaire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,418 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,418 ft (737 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates45.5880°N, 2.9928°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 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 78 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 46 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 42 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 52 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 126 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 138 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 60 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 45 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 144 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 56 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 137 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 77 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 125 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 48 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 128 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 44 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 123 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 35 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 21 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
February 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Saint-Nectaire has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Saint-Nectaire

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Saint-Nectaire

8 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Saint-Nectaire

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Temple de Mercure
Exposition Albert Monier
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Fontaines Pétrifiantes
Grottes du Mont Cornadore
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
L'Aventure Michelin
Maison du Saint-Nectaire
Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie
Musée Bargoin
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Royat
Musée des Peintres de l'École de Murol
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée du Ski
Musée La Ruche des Puys
Muséum Henri-Lecoq

Libraries in Saint-Nectaire

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours0.0
Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne0.0
Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale0.0
CDI0.0
Espace culturel Joseph Forêt0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"0.0
Médiathèque Aimé-Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Murat0.0
Médiathèque Amélie-Murat0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay0.0
Médiathèque d'Olby0.0
Médiathèque de Besse0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)0.0
Médiathèque Jack-Ralite0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0
Pôle de lecture du Sancy (Médiathèque)0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Nectaire

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
Halles
La Glacière
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubière
Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central)
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché La Gauthière
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place de la Libération
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Hotels in Saint-Nectaire

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Paix
Hôtel Mercure
L'Hermitage

Breweries in Saint-Nectaire

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières le Plan B
Brasserie des Montagnes
Brasserie du Sancy
Dark Lab
Kazan CraftBeer

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Nectaire

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Nectaire

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Lioran 0.0 $0
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Chastreix 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Nectaire

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Nectaire

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Nectaire

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Nectaire

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Verrières
Église Saint-Nectaire
Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Roch

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Waterfalls
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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-Nectaire

What is the population of Saint-Nectaire?

Saint-Nectaire has a population of 705 residents and is located in France. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles.

Is Saint-Nectaire expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,162, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $505 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Nectaire?

Saint-Nectaire has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 35.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Nectaire?

The job market in Saint-Nectaire faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Nectaire?

The median home value in Saint-Nectaire is $101,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $505.

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