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Yssingeaux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Yssingeaux is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 7,286. Elevation: 2,835 ft (864 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
7,286 Population 234/sq mi density
2,835 ft Elevation 864 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,862 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,862 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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About Yssingeaux

Yssingeaux

Yssingeaux is a commune and subprefecture in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

People

Population7,286
Density234/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,862
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units2,914
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)
Population7,286
Population Density234 / sq mi
Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)
Coordinates45.1428°, 4.1237°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$24,862

About Yssingeaux

Yssingeaux is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 7,286. The city sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet (864 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Yssingeaux is $24,862, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 437 business establishments.

Income: Yssingeaux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,862
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)437

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yssingeaux is $103,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,914 total housing units in the city. 27.0% 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$103,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,914

Property Tax

Climate in Yssingeaux

Yssingeaux 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
Yssingeaux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)
Area31.1 sq mi (80.6 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates45.1428°N, 4.1237°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

319 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 96 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 117 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 135 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 107 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 139 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 132 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 136 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 109 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 144 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 107 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 135 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 137 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 137 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 81 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 137 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 123 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 89 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 71 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 100 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in

Yssingeaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Yssingeaux

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Jean de La Fontaine
École élémentaire Jean de La Fontaine
L.E.A.P. Eugénie Joubert
Lycée agricole George Sand
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Monnet
Lycée Général et Technologique Privé Saint-Gabriel
Collège Privé Saint-Gabriel
École élémentaire Saint-Pierre Sainte-Anne
Collège Jean Monnet
Lycée polyvalent Emmanuel Chabrier
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Radio Stations near Yssingeaux

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
RFM LE HIT MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Yssingeaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'interprétation des usages de l'eau de la vallée du Cotatay
Écomusée des Bruneaux
Écomusée des Monts du Forez
Ferme à toit de chaume dite Ferme Perrel
L'Atelier du Sabotier Et Galerie d'Art Lou Ventor
L'École des Prophètes
L'École du Vent
La Fabrique
Le Camino
Lieu de Mémoire
Maison de l'AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc
Maison du Velay Express
Musée Crozatier
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la Faulx
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la passementerie
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée de Versilhac
Musée des Croyances populaires
Musée des mécaniques anciennes
Musée Jules Romains

Libraries in Yssingeaux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Apinac0.0
Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Liliane Masse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots0.0
Espace François Peyrard0.0
La Cour des Livres0.0
Les compères de Nasredine0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de la Haute-Loire0.0
Médiathèque du Chambon0.0
Médiathèque Henri Dubois0.0
Médiathèque Intercomunale des Boutières0.0
Médiathèque L'Échappée Belle0.0
Médiathèque Mandragotte0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0

Farmers Markets in Yssingeaux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Place Boncompain
Place de la Mairie
Place des Balayes
Place des Moulettes
Place du Plot
Place Henri Champagnac

Hotels in Yssingeaux

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Cygne
Hôtel du Parc restaurant
Hôtel restaurant Le Bourbon
Hôtel restaurant Le Bourbon
La petite auberge

Cafes in Yssingeaux

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Twin's
Papamorse

Cinemas in Yssingeaux

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Grenette

Theatres in Yssingeaux

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Municipal

Castles in Yssingeaux

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château des Évêques

Theme Parks in Yssingeaux

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Base de loisirs du Neyrial

Veterinaries in Yssingeaux

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Saint-Pierre
Vétérinaire

Bus Stations in Yssingeaux

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yssingeaux - Gare Routière

Gas Stations in Yssingeaux

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
FR #1792701518
FR #1793218978
J.V.F
Vitogaz

Banks in Yssingeaux

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Yssingeaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Brasserie des Plantes

Ski Resorts Near Yssingeaux

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
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

Airports Near Yssingeaux

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yssingeaux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Yssingeaux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yssingeaux

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Pénitents
Chapelle Saint-Martin d’Apilhac
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Yssingeaux

What is the population of Yssingeaux?

Yssingeaux has a population of 7,286 residents and is located in France. The population density is 234 people per square mile, spread across 31.1 square miles.

Is Yssingeaux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,862, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 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 Yssingeaux?

Yssingeaux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yssingeaux?

The unemployment rate in Yssingeaux is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 437 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yssingeaux?

The median home value in Yssingeaux is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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