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Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence, France

Occitanie · France

Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,018. Elevation: 2,644 ft (806 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,018 Population 131/sq mi density
2,644 ft Elevation 806 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,503 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$21,503 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$91,600 home value, $458/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,018
Density131/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$21,503
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$91,600
Rent$458
Housing Units407
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,644 ft (806 m)
Population1,018
Population Density131 / sq mi
Elevation2,644 ft (806 m)
Coordinates44.8031°, 2.7581°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (808 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$21,503

About Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,018. The city sits at an elevation of 2,644 feet (806 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence is $21,503, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (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 61 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,503
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence is $91,600, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $458 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 407 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,600
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$458
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units407

Property Tax

Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,644 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,644 ft (806 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates44.8031°N, 2.7581°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 142 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 131 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 78 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 128 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 139 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 130 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 33 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 113 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 16 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 60 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 133 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 25 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 60 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 129 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 129 km
Jul 30, 1995 7 km WSW of Job, France M3.1 113 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 53 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 35 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 34 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio CISBA AAC+ 128 kbps
Totem Gard MP3 128 kbps
Totem Lozère MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Charles de Louvrié
Knife Museum
La Chapelle des Pénitents
La Forge
Le Grenier de Capou
Les Mineurs de la Chataigneraie
Maison de la Cabrette
Micro-Musée du Clairon Rolland
Musée de l'agriculture et de la vie rurale
Musée du Cardinal Verdier
Musée du Haut-Rouergue

Libraries in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Livres en liberté0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aubrac-Laguiole0.0
Médiathèque d'Estaing0.0

Hotels in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Voyageurs

Castles in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Gabriac
Château de Thénières

Gas Stations in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garage Citroen

Banks in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 $0
Laguiole 0.0 $0
Le Lioran 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Bozouls AirfieldSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale Cantoin Mairie
La Terrisse
Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centre spirituel La Pomarède
Chapelle de Mels
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Sainte-Croix
Église Sainte-Foy
Église Sainte-Geneviève

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 Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence

What is the population of Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence?

Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence has a population of 1,018 residents and is located in France. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,503, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $458 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence?

Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence?

The median home value in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence is $91,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $458.

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