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Ainay-le-Château, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Ainay-le-Château is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,191. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,191 Population 128/sq mi density
709 ft Elevation 216 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,799 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,799 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $417/mo rent

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About Ainay-le-Château

Ainay-le-Château

Ainay-le-Château is a commune in the Allier department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central France.

People

Population1,191
Density128/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,799
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$417
Housing Units476
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Population1,191
Population Density128 / sq mi
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Coordinates46.7113°, 2.6924°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,799

About Ainay-le-Château

Ainay-le-Château is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,191. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ainay-le-Château is $22,799, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (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 71 business establishments.

Income: Ainay-le-Château vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,799
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ainay-le-Château is $83,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $417 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 476 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,400
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$417
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units476

Property Tax

Ainay-le-Château experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 284 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 709 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates46.7113°N, 2.6924°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 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 54 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 84 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 82 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 121 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 85 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 114 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 76 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 78 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 91 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 88 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 83 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 110 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 150 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 100 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 129 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 121 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 120 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 81 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 128 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Ainay-le-Château has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Ainay-le-Château

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Ainay-le-Château

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
Radio numéro 1 local, loiret MP3 128 kbps
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ainay-le-Château

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Métal
La Maison du Chaufournier
Maison-École du Grand Meaulnes
Musée du Canal du Berry
Musée du Canal du Berry
Musée du Moulin du Pondy
Musée du terroir hérissonnais
Musée Mansart
Musée Saint-Vic
Pôle de l'Or - Pyramide des métiers d’art
Salle De La Forge

Libraries in Ainay-le-Château

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Vitte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saulzais-Le-Potier0.0
Bibliothèque Municipal "Paul Moreau"0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Isabel Godin0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque d’Orval0.0

Farmers Markets in Ainay-le-Château

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux bestiaux
Marché couvert

Castles in Ainay-le-Château

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Lienesse
Fortifications d'Ainay-le-Château

Gas Stations in Ainay-le-Château

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Super

Breweries in Ainay-le-Château

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ouche Nanon

Airports Near Ainay-le-Château

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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 de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ainay-le-Château

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ainay-le-Château
Bessais-le-Fromental

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ainay-le-Château

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martin
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 Ainay-le-Château

What is the population of Ainay-le-Château?

Ainay-le-Château has a population of 1,191 residents and is located in France. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

Is Ainay-le-Château expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,799, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $417 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ainay-le-Château?

Ainay-le-Château has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Ainay-le-Château?

The job market in Ainay-le-Château faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ainay-le-Château?

The median home value in Ainay-le-Château is $83,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $417.

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