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Firminy

City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Overview

Firminy is a charming small city in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, best known for its remarkable modernist architecture by Le Corbusier and its welcoming community. It blends historical industrial heritage with tranquil urban living, making it appealing for both culture seekers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
17,128
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.39°, 4.29°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,617
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
82
English
35
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-16.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
695 mm
Internet Speed
558 Mbps
Upload
396 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EBU
Distance
17 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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