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Vieille-Brioude, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Vieille-Brioude is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,157. Elevation: 1,519 ft (463 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,157 Population 222/sq mi density
1,519 ft Elevation 463 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,121 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,121 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $447/mo rent

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About Vieille-Brioude

Vieille-Brioude

Vieille-Brioude is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

People

Population1,157
Density222/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,121
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$447
Housing Units463
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Population1,157
Population Density222 / sq mi
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Coordinates45.2647°, 3.4048°
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$25,121

About Vieille-Brioude

Vieille-Brioude is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,157. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet (463 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 Vieille-Brioude is $25,121, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (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 69 business establishments.

Income: Vieille-Brioude vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,121
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vieille-Brioude is $89,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $447 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 463 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,400
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$447
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units463

Property Tax

Climate in Vieille-Brioude

Vieille-Brioude has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.4° 38.2
Feb 2°C / 36°F -2.7° / 6.7° 28.1
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.6° 33.3
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.4° 57.6
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.4° 76.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.7° 75.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.3° 71.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.4° 60.7
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.6° 69.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5° / 14.8° 67.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 0.8° / 9.1° 63.6
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -1.8° / 6.1° 42.3
Vieille-Brioude 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 1,519 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

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates45.2647°N, 3.4048°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

277 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 133 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 124 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 92 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 130 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 88 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 95 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 133 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 137 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 40 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 91 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 135 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 57 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 116 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 42 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 94 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 47 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 15 km
Dec 9, 1996 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France M3.2 142 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 24 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 66 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Vieille-Brioude has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Vieille-Brioude

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique
École Elémentaire de Saint-Just-près-Brioude
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Radio Stations near Vieille-Brioude

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
RFM 80 MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
Totem Lozère MP3 128 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

Museums in Vieille-Brioude

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Le Jacquemard
Maison du Doyenné
Mine de Rodde
Moulin à vent de Pargeat
Musée de l'Améthyste
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance Joseph Lhomenède
Musée de la Vigne
Musée de paléontologie Christian Guth
Musée des arts et traditions populaires de la Haute-Loire
Musée du fer blanc
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée Élise Rieuf

Libraries in Vieille-Brioude

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
L'école buissonière0.0
Médiathèque Cabotte0.0
Médiathèque de Massiac0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer0.0

Farmers Markets in Vieille-Brioude

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AMAP du Haut-Allier
Marché de Pays (tous les mardis soir)

Hotels in Vieille-Brioude

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la poste
Le Saint-Verny

Cafes in Vieille-Brioude

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Guinguette

Ski Resorts Near Vieille-Brioude

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Laguiole 0.0 $0
Le Lioran 0.0 $0
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Chastreix 0.0 $0
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vieille-Brioude

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall 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
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vieille-Brioude

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Agence Communale Saint-Just-près-Brioude
Villeneuve-d'Allier

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vieille-Brioude

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Saint-André
Église de la Léproserie de la Bajasse
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Just
Église Sainte-Anne
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Vieille-Brioude

What is the population of Vieille-Brioude?

Vieille-Brioude has a population of 1,157 residents and is located in France. The population density is 222 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

Is Vieille-Brioude expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,121, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $447 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vieille-Brioude?

Vieille-Brioude 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 Vieille-Brioude?

The job market in Vieille-Brioude faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vieille-Brioude?

The median home value in Vieille-Brioude is $89,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $447.

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