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Tauves, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Tauves is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 768. Elevation: 2,779 ft (847 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
768 Population 40/sq mi density
2,779 ft Elevation 847 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,226 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,226 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population768
Density40/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,226
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,800
Rent$479
Housing Units307
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation2,779 ft (847 m)
Population768
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation2,779 ft (847 m)
Coordinates45.5600°, 2.6234°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (836 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$22,226

About Tauves

Tauves is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 768. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet (847 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Tauves is $22,226, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (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 46 business establishments.

Income: Tauves vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,226
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tauves is $95,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $479 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 307 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$95,800
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$479
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units307

Property Tax

Tauves experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,779 ft (847 m)
Area19.3 sq mi (49.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates45.5600°N, 2.6234°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

299 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 74 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 49 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 46 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 148 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 60 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 110 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 140 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 64 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 48 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 85 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 147 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 77 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 119 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 108 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 139 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 60 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 74 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 51 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 48 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 36 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Tauves has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Tauves

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Place de la pétanque — — — —
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Radio Stations near Tauves

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont — AAC+ 64 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Manouche — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Tauves

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Exposition Albert Monier
Maison Garenne
Minérail
Musée citoyen des arts verriers
Musée de l'Ecole Rurale
Musée de la Tannerie et du Cuir
Musée des Orages et de la Foudre
Musée Georges Pompidou
Scénomusée Grange de Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien

Libraries in Tauves

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Larodde0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-François Marmontel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Espace culturel Joseph Forêt0.0
La médiathèque de Lanobre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Olby0.0
Médiathèque L'Oiseau Lyre0.0
Médiathèque Léon Gerbe0.0
Pôle de lecture du Sancy (Médiathèque)0.0

Farmers Markets in Tauves

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Producteurs

Hotels in Tauves

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Du Lion d'Or

Cafes in Tauves

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de Larodde

Gas Stations in Tauves

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total Tauves

Banks in Tauves

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Tauves

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Montagnes
L'Artense

Ski Resorts Near Tauves

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 Tauves

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons—Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade—Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte—Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield—Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble—Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield—Small Airport
Calviac Airfield—Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield—Small Airport
Évaux Airfield—Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield—Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield—Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield—Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield—Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield—Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield—Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield—Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield—Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield—Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield—Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield—Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield—Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield—Small Airport
Veauce Airfield—Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Tauves

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Avèze
Larodde
Tauves

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tauves

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église de la Translation-de-Saint-Martin
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Nazaire

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 Tauves

What is the population of Tauves?

Tauves has a population of 768 residents and is located in France. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles.

Is Tauves expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,226, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $479 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 Tauves?

Tauves 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 62°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tauves?

The job market in Tauves faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tauves?

The median home value in Tauves is $95,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $479.

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