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Vernet-la-Varenne, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Vernet-la-Varenne is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 749. Elevation: 2,680 ft (817 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
749 Population 55/sq mi density
2,680 ft Elevation 817 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,481 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,481 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, $446/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population749
Density55/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,481
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$89,200
Rent$446
Housing Units300
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Population749
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Coordinates45.4748°, 3.4517°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.2 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$21,481

About Vernet-la-Varenne

Vernet-la-Varenne is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 749. The city sits at an elevation of 2,680 feet (817 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vernet-la-Varenne is $21,481, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (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 45 business establishments.

Income: Vernet-la-Varenne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,481
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vernet-la-Varenne is $89,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $446 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 300 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,200
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$446
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units300

Property Tax

Vernet-la-Varenne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,680 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Area13.6 sq mi (35.1 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates45.4748°N, 3.4517°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

278 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 M4.2 107 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 75 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 72 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 76 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 74 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 128 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 59 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 117 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 115 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 23 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 77 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 108 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 33 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 144 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 68 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 77 km
Dec 9, 1996 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France M3.2 137 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 35 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 42 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 50 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in

Vernet-la-Varenne has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Vernet-la-Varenne

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Saint-Etienne-sur-Usson
primaire
lycée professionnel privé
primaire
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Radio Stations near Vernet-la-Varenne

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
RFM 80 MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Vernet-la-Varenne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Pomel
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Maison du Doyenné
Musée de l'Améthyste
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance Joseph Lhomenède
Musée de la Vigne
Musée des arts et traditions populaires de la Haute-Loire
Musée des métiers et traditions du pays d'Olliergues
Musée des Tapisseries
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée La Pierre Philosophale

Libraries in Vernet-la-Varenne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel0.0
Bibliothéque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
L'école buissonière0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Cabotte0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
René-Char Library0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer0.0

Farmers Markets in Vernet-la-Varenne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Pays (tous les mardis soir)
Place de la mairie

Cafes in Vernet-la-Varenne

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Margalou

Castles in Vernet-la-Varenne

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Forie
Château de Montfort
Château fort

Gas Stations in Vernet-la-Varenne

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #7798877185

Ski Resorts Near Vernet-la-Varenne

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Chastreix 0.0 $0
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vernet-la-Varenne

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall 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
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vernet-la-Varenne

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Genès-la-Tourette
Saint-Martin-d'Ollières
Vernet-La-Varenne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vernet-la-Varenne

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Côme-et-Saint-Damien
Église Saint-Genès
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

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 Vernet-la-Varenne

What is the population of Vernet-la-Varenne?

Vernet-la-Varenne has a population of 749 residents and is located in France. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.

Is Vernet-la-Varenne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,481, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $446 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vernet-la-Varenne?

Vernet-la-Varenne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vernet-la-Varenne?

The job market in Vernet-la-Varenne faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vernet-la-Varenne?

The median home value in Vernet-la-Varenne is $89,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $446.

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