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Authon, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Authon is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 724. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
724 Population 362/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,123 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,123 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, $465/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population724
Density362/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,123
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$93,000
Rent$465
Housing Units290
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Population724
Population Density362 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates47.6448°, 0.8960°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$23,123

About Authon

Authon is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 724. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Authon is $23,123, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (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 43 business establishments.

Income: Authon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,123
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Authon is $93,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $465 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 290 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,000
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$465
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units290

Property Tax

Climate in Authon

Authon has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5°C). Average annual precipitation is 678 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.7° 62.7
Feb 5.7°C / 42°F 2.4° / 9° 52.2
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 4.3° / 12.9° 48.5
Apr 11°C / 52°F 6° / 16° 53.0
May 14.5°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.6° 57.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.4° 53.3
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 14.4° / 26° 46.4
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.1° 42.5
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 11.4° / 22.1° 54.1
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.9° / 17° 67.5
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 5.1° / 11.4° 68.2
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8° 71.8
Authon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates47.6448°N, 0.8960°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 69 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 72 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 123 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 142 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 104 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 124 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 65 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 137 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 132 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 92 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 118 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 113 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 113 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 73 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 49 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 141 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 125 km
Jun 3, 2001 0 km W of Maulévrier, France M3.5 143 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 128 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Authon has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 40°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Authon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Authon

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FREQUENCE 3 - DANCE FLAC [Powered by IKOULA] - M2 Club dance, house OGG 128 kbps
Frequence 3 MP3 256 kbps
France Bleu Touraine MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE INDRE ET LOIRE MP3 128 kbps
Europe 2 Centre AAC 127 kbps
Forum TOURS MP3 128 kbps
Radio Béton - Tours 93.6 MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Authon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne abbaye de Saint-Julien
Atelier-Musée Louis Leygue
Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré
Château du Clos Lucé
Cloître Saint-Gatien dit de la Psalette
Gare historique
Hôtel Goüin
Musée de l'Hôtel de Ville
Musée de la Résistance et de la Bataille de la Loire
Musée de la Typographie
Musée de Lavardin
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Vins de Touraine
Musée du Compagnonnage
Musée du Cuir et de la tannerie
Musikenfête

Libraries in Authon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communautaire0.0
Bibliothèque des Rottes0.0
Bibliothèque du pommier vert0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Chemillé-sur-Dême0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vouvray0.0
Bibliothèque René Fillet0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Tanneurs0.0
Blibliothèque, Médiathèque "Nef Europa"0.0
Espace culturel Juila Daudet0.0
La Hotte À Livres0.0
Les Mots Passants0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque de Vauchevrier0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Le Millefeuille0.0
Salle des associations - Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Authon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du Marché Couvert
Marché Blanqui
Marché Château-Renault
Marché Coty
Marché de Montoire
Marché de Vernou-sur-Brenne
Marché des Berges de la Loire
Marché du Beffroi
Marché du Maine
Marché du Vendredi
Marché Mailloux
Marché Paul Bert

Castles in Authon

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Fresne
Le Fresne

Breweries in Authon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La P'tite Maiz'

Airports Near Authon

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteaudun AirfieldMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de MonhoudouSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM du Le Gault-Saint-DenisSmall Airport
Beaugency AirfieldSmall Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr AirfieldSmall Airport
Blois Le Breuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ-Romet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny du Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Commerveil AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Les Lilas AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme de la Braudière AirfieldSmall Airport
Frepelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lémeré AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bardellières AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Morand AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuvy le Roi AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Branchs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Sepmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Sougé AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Le Louroux AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Sorigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Authon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Authon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Gatien
Église Saint-Hilaire

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 Authon

What is the population of Authon?

Authon has a population of 724 residents and is located in France. The population density is 362 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

Is Authon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,123, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $465 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Authon?

Authon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Authon?

The unemployment rate in Authon is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Authon?

The median home value in Authon is $93,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $465.

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