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Ahun, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Ahun is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,583. Elevation: 1,486 ft (453 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,583 Population 122/sq mi density
1,486 ft Elevation 453 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,177 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,177 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $388/mo rent

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About Ahun

Ahun

Ahun is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.

People

Population1,583
Density122/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,177
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$388
Housing Units633
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Population1,583
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Coordinates46.0858°, 2.0449°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,177

About Ahun

Ahun is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,583. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet (453 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ahun is $23,177, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (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 95 business establishments.

Income: Ahun vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,177
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ahun is $77,600, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $388 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 633 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 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,600
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$388
67% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units633

Property Tax

Ahun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates46.0858°N, 2.0449°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

311 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 46 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 147 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 126 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 60 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 146 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 130 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 63 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 76 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 81 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 68 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 36 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 128 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 137 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 67 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 61 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 74 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 142 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 118 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 140 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 80 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Ahun has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Ahun

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
Collège Claude Chabrol
LEGTPA Alphonse Defumade
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Radio Stations near Ahun

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48 MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Ahun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Am'Carta
Atelier Galerie Christian Girard
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Château
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
Coopérative diamantaire La Felletinoise
Domaine de Banizette
La Grange Brodée
La maison Martin Nadaud
La Tuilerie de Pouligny
Maison du Tapissier
Musée Air Mémorial Creusois
Musée archéologique Michel Gallemard
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Guéret
Pôle Arts Plastiques

Libraries in Ahun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque associative des Ateliers de la Mine0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs0.0
Bibliothèque de Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Multimedia Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel et Artistique Jean Lurçat0.0
Le Chat'Pitre0.0
Médiatheque de Royere de vassivière0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Municipale de Cressat0.0

Farmers Markets in Ahun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Halle
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubusson
Marché de Felletin
Marché de la place Bonnyaud

Hotels in Ahun

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Lion d'Or

Castles in Ahun

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chantemille
Château de la Chezotte
Château de Massenon
Le Château

Veterinaries in Ahun

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Cœur de Creuse
FR #3632994800

Gas Stations in Ahun

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Breweries in Ahun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La 23
Brasserie La Kreuse

Airports Near Ahun

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ahun

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
AHUN

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ahun

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Église Saint-Sylvain
Église Saint-Thomas

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 Ahun

What is the population of Ahun?

Ahun has a population of 1,583 residents and is located in France. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

Is Ahun expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,177, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $388 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ahun?

Ahun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

How is the job market in Ahun?

The job market in Ahun faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ahun?

The median home value in Ahun is $77,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $388.

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