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Villefranche-d'Allier, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Villefranche-d'Allier is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,319. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,319 Population 344/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,967 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,967 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $433/mo rent

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People

Population1,319
Density344/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,967
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$86,600
Rent$433
Housing Units528
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population1,319
Population Density344 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates46.3965°, 2.8572°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,967

About Villefranche-d'Allier

Villefranche-d'Allier is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,319. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Villefranche-d'Allier is $21,967, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (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 79 business establishments.

Income: Villefranche-d'Allier vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,967
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Villefranche-d'Allier is $86,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $433 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 528 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,600
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$433
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units528

Property Tax

Villefranche-d'Allier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density344/sq mi
Coordinates46.3965°N, 2.8572°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.69"

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 27 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 47 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 121 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 149 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 124 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 50 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 39 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 81 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 109 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 130 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 102 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 48 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 131 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 121 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 113 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 132 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 110 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 133 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 58 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 70 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Villefranche-d'Allier has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Villefranche-d'Allier

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École maternelle
Collège Émile Guillaumin
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Villefranche-d'Allier

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Villefranche-d'Allier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Mine et du Tourisme
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine
Musée du terroir hérissonnais
Musée Émile Guillaumin
Musée Émile Mâle
Musée Wolframine (minéraux)

Libraries in Villefranche-d'Allier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La Pléiade0.0
Léo Ferré0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Mots passants0.0

Farmers Markets in Villefranche-d'Allier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Rolin
Weekend Market

Cafes in Villefranche-d'Allier

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Grand Café

Theatres in Villefranche-d'Allier

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MJC
Théâtre le Bastringue

Castles in Villefranche-d'Allier

7 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Brosse-Raquin
Château de la Roche
Château de la Varenne
Château de Murat
Château de Neuville
Château de Petit Bois
Ferme-château de Saint-Mœurs

Veterinaries in Villefranche-d'Allier

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaires du Bocage

Gas Stations in Villefranche-d'Allier

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Market

Banks in Villefranche-d'Allier

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole

Airports Near Villefranche-d'Allier

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Villefranche-d'Allier

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chappes
Cosne-d'Allier
Murat
Villefranche-d'Allier

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villefranche-d'Allier

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Romain
Église Sainte-Anne
Oratoire de Montcenoux

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 Villefranche-d'Allier

What is the population of Villefranche-d'Allier?

Villefranche-d'Allier has a population of 1,319 residents and is located in France. The population density is 344 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

Is Villefranche-d'Allier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,967, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $433 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Villefranche-d'Allier?

Villefranche-d'Allier has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Villefranche-d'Allier?

The job market in Villefranche-d'Allier faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 79 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Villefranche-d'Allier?

The median home value in Villefranche-d'Allier is $86,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $433.

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