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Verrières-en-Forez, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Verrières-en-Forez is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 693. Elevation: 2,677 ft (816 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
693 Population 72/sq mi density
2,677 ft Elevation 816 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,808 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,808 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, $382/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population693
Density72/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,808
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,400
Rent$382
Housing Units277
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Population693
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Coordinates45.5718°, 3.9956°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (865 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.7 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$24,808

About Verrières-en-Forez

Verrières-en-Forez is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 693. The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet (816 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.

The median household income in Verrières-en-Forez is $24,808, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (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 42 business establishments.

Income: Verrières-en-Forez vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,808
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Verrières-en-Forez is $76,400, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $382 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 277 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 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,400
73% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$382
67% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units277

Property Tax

Verrières-en-Forez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below France avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates45.5718°N, 3.9956°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 145 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 138 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 131 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 119 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 110 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 119 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 115 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 132 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 103 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 110 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 100 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 99 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 102 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 149 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 82 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 97 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 87 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 114 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 66 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Verrières-en-Forez has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Verrières-en-Forez

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Bourg — — — —
Lycée professionnel du Haut-Forez — — — —
Ecole publique — — — —
École primaire Bourg — — — —
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Radio Stations near Verrières-en-Forez

11 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
Activ radio — MP3 320 kbps
Radio Ondaine — MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Multicolore Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party — MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 — AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Verrières-en-Forez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de l'Art roman en Forez
Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé
Écomusée des Monts du Forez
La Diana
Moulin à papier de Richard-de-Bas
Moulin des Massons
Musée d'Allard
Musée d'archéologie
Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle
Musée de l'École 1900
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la Fourme et des Traditions
Musée de la Radio
Musée des Civilisations - Daniel Pouget
Musée des Vignerons du Forez
Prieuré de Saint-Rambert

Libraries in Verrières-en-Forez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aux grimoires du temps0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque d'Essertines en Châtelneuf0.0
Bibliothèque d'Unias0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset Lès Montrond0.0
Bibliothèque de Boisset St Priest0.0
Bibliothèque de Bussy-Albieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain d'Uzore0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalain le Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalmazel0.0
Bibliothèque de Champdieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Châtelneuf0.0
Bibliothèque de Chenereilles0.0
Bibliothèque de Gumières0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital le Grand0.0
Bibliothèque de La-Valla-Sur-Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque de Leigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Lézigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Luriecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Magneux-Haute-Rive0.0
Bibliothèque de Marcilly-le-Chatel0.0
Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret0.0
Bibliothèque de Marols0.0
Bibliothèque de Montverdun0.0
Bibliothèque de Palogneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Pralong0.0
Bibliothèque de Précieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sail Sous Couzan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne Le Molard0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Georges en Couzan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Just en Bas0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Sixte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Cyprien0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Didier-Sur-Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien-La-Vêtre0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Thurin0.0
Bibliothèque de Sauvain0.0
Bibliothèque de Soleymieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sury-le-Comtal0.0
Bibliothèque de Trelins0.0
Bibliothèque de Verrières-en-Forez0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Les Passerelles0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Chapelon0.0
Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Balbigny0.0
Médiathèque de Bonson0.0
Médiathèque de Craponne-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin en Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Romain-le-Puy0.0
Médiathèque de Savigneux0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez – Noirétable0.0
Médiathèque Loire Forez Montbrison0.0
Rêves de livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Verrières-en-Forez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du Marché
Marché de Beauregard
Marché de Chemintrand
Marché de Craponne-sur-Arzon
Marché de Moingt

Cafes in Verrières-en-Forez

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du Vieux Bourg

Breweries in Verrières-en-Forez

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BIM
Brasserie de la Loire
Brasserie La Canaille
Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes

Stadiums & Teams in Verrières-en-Forez

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Verrières-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 Verrières-en-Forez

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon 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
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield—Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield—Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Verrières-en-Forez

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Ennemond
Église Saint-Michel

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 Verrières-en-Forez

What is the population of Verrières-en-Forez?

Verrières-en-Forez has a population of 693 residents and is located in France. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

Is Verrières-en-Forez expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,808, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,400 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $382 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Verrières-en-Forez?

Verrières-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 Verrières-en-Forez?

The unemployment rate in Verrières-en-Forez is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Verrières-en-Forez?

The median home value in Verrières-en-Forez is $76,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $382.

Nearby Cities

Lézigneux 1,174 pop · 3.4 mi Montbrison 16,164 pop · 4.2 mi Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville 1,159 pop · 5.1 mi Savigneux 2,623 pop · 5.3 mi Champdieu 1,513 pop · 5.7 mi Saint-Romain-le-Puy 2,854 pop · 6.2 mi Précieux 1,013 pop · 7.6 mi Marcilly-le-Châtel 1,256 pop · 8.7 mi Sury-le-Comtal 5,046 pop · 9.5 mi Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez 3,440 pop · 10.0 mi Saint-Bonnet-le-Château 1,630 pop · 10.8 mi Bonson 3,881 pop · 11.0 mi Sail-sous-Couzan 1,009 pop · 11.3 mi Saint-Cyprien 2,163 pop · 11.8 mi
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