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Ydes, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Ydes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,980. Elevation: 1,467 ft (447 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,980 Population 296/sq mi density
1,467 ft Elevation 447 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,529 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,529 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent

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About Ydes

Ydes

Ydes is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.

People

Population1,980
Density296/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,529
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$88,000
Rent$440
Housing Units792
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Population1,980
Population Density296 / sq mi
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Coordinates45.3472°, 2.4373°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,529

About Ydes

Ydes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,980. The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet (447 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ydes is $22,529, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (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 119 business establishments.

Income: Ydes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,529
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ydes is $88,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 792 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$88,000
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$440
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units792

Property Tax

Ydes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates45.3472°N, 2.4373°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 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 99 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 76 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 143 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 74 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 123 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 87 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 55 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 75 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 103 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 62 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 63 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 63 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 149 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 121 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 78 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 138 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 121 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 133 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 52 km
Oct 3, 1994 2 km NE of Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles, France M3.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 63 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in

Ydes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Ydes

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Bois de Lempre - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
École élémentaire La Fayette - - - -
Collège Georges Brassens - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ydes

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Manouche - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ydes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Grange
Maison de la Salers
Maquette d'étude hydrologique du barrage
Musée de la Tannerie et du Cuir
Musée départemental de la Résistance Henri Queuille
Musée des Orages et de la Foudre
Musée des Templiers
Musée du Buronnier
Musée du Gençanaïre
Musée du Pays d'Ussel
Musée municipal
Reconstitution d'une cabane de chantier du Barrage

Libraries in Ydes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Larodde0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-François Marmontel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La médiathèque de Lanobre0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque0.0
médiathèque de Liginiac0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Haute-Corrèze0.0
Médiathèque Léon Gerbe0.0

Farmers Markets in Ydes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Maché Couvert d'Ussel
Marché au Cadran
Marché couvert
Place d'Empeyssine
Place du Foirail

Cinemas in Ydes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Vox

Castles in Ydes

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bassignac
Château de Chavaniac

Gas Stations in Ydes

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Banks in Ydes

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Ydes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 360

Ski Resorts Near Ydes

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Laguiole 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Lioran 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chastreix 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ydes

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - Livernon-Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte-Small Airport
Calviac Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Chassancet Airfield-Small Airport
Conques Airfield-Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield-Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield-Small Airport
Le Bruel Airfield-Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield-Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chansèves Airfield-Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield-Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Médard de Presque Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield-Small Airport
Savignoux Airfield-Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ydes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ydes

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc

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 Ydes

What is the population of Ydes?

Ydes has a population of 1,980 residents and is located in France. The population density is 296 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

Is Ydes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,529, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 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 Ydes?

Ydes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ydes?

The job market in Ydes faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 119 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ydes?

The median home value in Ydes is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.

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