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Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 5,480. Elevation: 820 ft (250 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,480 Population 398/sq mi density
820 ft Elevation 250 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,648 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$22,648 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent

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About Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule is a commune in the Allier department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France. It is named after Saint Pourçain, a 6th century AD freed slave who was founder of a local monastery.

People

Population5,480
Density398/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,648
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$102,000
Rent$510
Housing Units2,192
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Population5,480
Population Density398 / sq mi
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Coordinates46.3075°, 3.2893°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,648

About Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 5,480. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule is $22,648, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 329 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,648
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)329

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule is $102,000, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $510 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,192 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,000
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$510
56% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,192

Property Tax

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density398/sq mi
Coordinates46.3075°N, 3.2893°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

275 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 54 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 53 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 145 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 53 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 40 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 114 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 144 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 142 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 137 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 53 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 96 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 96 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 148 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 89 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 148 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 93 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 51 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 120 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 116 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 64 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Camille Claudel
École élémentaire privée Notre-Dame des Victoires
Cité scolaire Blaise de Vigenère
Collège privé Notre-Dame des Victoires
École Françoise Dolto
École Michelet Berthelot
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Radio Stations near Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Electrodrome
Le musée de Charroux
Maison du Luthier
Marionnettes Expo
Musée & jardin Souvigny
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Mine
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

Libraries in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Allier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Le Florilège0.0
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 Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché du mercredi
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché le jeudi matin

Hotels in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Chêne Vert
Ibis Budget

Cinemas in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clap Ciné

Clinics in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #337395465
Maison de santé pluriprofessionnelle
Soins de Suite et de Réhabilitation Polyvalent

Dentists in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kube

Veterinaries in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #337395339

Gas Stations in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
FR #1574028435
Intermarché
Relais Total des Beaumenus
Total

Banks in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel Massif Central
LCL

Breweries in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brasserie du jugement dernier
Brew Vernet
Café Rétro

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium 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
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

What is the population of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule?

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule has a population of 5,480 residents and is located in France. The population density is 398 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

Is Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,648, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule?

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule?

The job market in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 329 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule?

The median home value in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.

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