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Usson-en-Forez, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Usson-en-Forez is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,262. Elevation: 3,045 ft (928 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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About Usson-en-Forez
Usson-en-Forez is a commune in the Loire department in central France.
People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 1,262 |
| Population Density | 69 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,045 ft (928 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3917°, 3.9414° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1 inches (865 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.7 inches (47 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,432 |
About Usson-en-Forez
Usson-en-Forez is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,262. The city sits at an elevation of 3,045 feet (928 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Usson-en-Forez vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,432 |
| 70% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 76 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,600 |
| 71% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $413 |
| 64% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 505 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,045 ft (928 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3917°N, 3.9414°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 87 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in |
Usson-en-Forez has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Usson-en-Forez
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École privée Notre-Dame de Lorette | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Usson-en-Forez
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Espérance Grégorien | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM LE HIT | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Brazil | bossa nova, bossanova | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioDio | dub, hip-hop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 48FM - Liege | university radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Ondaine | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Dio | 89.5 fm, alternative | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Multicolore Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM party | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Usson-en-Forez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Écomusée des Monts du Forez | ||||
| La Diana | ||||
| Maison de la Fourme | ||||
| Maison de la Fourme, Les Ateliers du Goûts | ||||
| Moulin à papier de Richard-de-Bas | ||||
| Moulin des Massons | ||||
| Mus'Énergie | ||||
| Musée d'Allard | ||||
| Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle | ||||
| Musée de l'École 1900 | ||||
| Musée de la Dentelle | ||||
| Musée de la Radio | ||||
| Musée de la radio et des communications | ||||
| Musée de Versilhac | ||||
| Musée des mécaniques anciennes | ||||
| Musée des Pénitents Blancs | ||||
| Musée des Tapisseries | ||||
| Passage Kim En Joong |
Libraries in Usson-en-Forez
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Apinac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Essertines en Châtelneuf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Châtelneuf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chenereilles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Gumières | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lézigneux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Luriecq | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Marols | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Précieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Soleymieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Verrières-en-Forez | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Les compères de Nasredine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alexandre Vialatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Craponne-sur-Arzon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Savigneux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Loire Forez Montbrison | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque René Garnier | 0.0 | |||||
| Rêves de livres | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Usson-en-Forez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Ambert | |||||
| Marché d'Arlanc | |||||
| Marché de Beauregard | |||||
| Marché de Chemintrand | |||||
| Marché de Craponne-sur-Arzon | |||||
| Marché de Marsac-en-Livradois | |||||
| Marché de Moingt | |||||
| Place Boncompain | |||||
| Place de la Mairie | |||||
| Place des Moulettes | |||||
| Place Henri Champagnac |
Hotels in Usson-en-Forez
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Usson-en-Forez
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Usson-en-Forez
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Usson-en-Forez
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Usson-en-Forez
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Usson-en-Forez
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Usson-en-Forez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIM |
Ski Resorts Near Usson-en-Forez
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 Usson-en-Forez
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | — | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aubiat Sardon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Banelle Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brioude Beaumont Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Issoire-Le Broc Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jayet Gannat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Parasoir Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Puy-Loudes Airfield | LPY | Small Airport |
| Les Vastres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Roanne Mably Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Villefranche-Tarare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Usson-en-Forez
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| Poste Annexe | |
| Saillant | |
| Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Usson-en-Forez
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours | |
| Chapelle Saint-Marc | |
| Chapelle Saint-Roch | |
| Chapelle Saint-Roch-et-Saint-Antoine | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Reine | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Paul | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Symphorien |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Usson-en-Forez
What is the population of Usson-en-Forez?
Usson-en-Forez has a population of 1,262 residents and is located in France. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.
Is Usson-en-Forez expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,432, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $413 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Usson-en-Forez?
Usson-en-Forez has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Usson-en-Forez?
The job market in Usson-en-Forez faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 76 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Usson-en-Forez?
The median home value in Usson-en-Forez is $82,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $413.