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Barrou, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Barrou is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 512. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
512 Population 43/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,481 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,481 median income, 15.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$80,400 home value, $402/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population512
Density43/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,481
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent$402
Housing Units205
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population512
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates46.8664°, 0.7694°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,481

About Barrou

Barrou is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Barrou is $21,481, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Barrou vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,481
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.1%
319% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barrou is $80,400, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $402 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 205 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$80,400
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$402
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units205

Property Tax

Barrou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 287 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 city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates46.8664°N, 0.7694°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 135 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 136 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 141 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 126 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 63 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 32 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 123 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 143 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 131 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 56 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 106 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 98 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 129 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 97 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 125 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 42 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 56 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 29 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 143 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Barrou has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Barrou

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle publique
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Radio Stations near Barrou

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO PULSAR MP3 192 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dynamo AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Barrou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de l'Étoile
Archéolab
Centre d'Interprétation du Roc-aux-Sorciers
Château
Hôtel Sully
Le Grand Atelier
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Souvenir
Maison Musée René Descartes
Musée de la Ferme Acadienne
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée la Poterne
Musée Mado Robin
Musée Minerve

Libraries in Barrou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Pédagogique et Culturelle0.0
Les Amis de la Lecture0.0
Maillé à livre ouvert0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Châtellerault Centre0.0
Médiathèque Georges Rouault0.0
Médiathèque Jeanne Ducluzeau0.0
Médiathèque le Château des histoires0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Fombeure0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Barrou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Les Halles
Marché Couvert/Salle des Fêtes
Marché de la place des Halles
Marché Place de l'Eglise
Marché Place Milo Freslon
Place des Anciens Combattants
Place du marché Nouâtre

Castles in Barrou

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Guerche

Airports Near Barrou

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Archigny Chenevelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme de la Braudière AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lémeré AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bardellières AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Morand AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuvy le Roi AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Branchs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Sepmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Le Louroux AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Sorigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Barrou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barrou

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barrou

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Marcellin
Église Saint-Maurice

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 Barrou

What is the population of Barrou?

Barrou has a population of 512 residents and is located in France. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles.

Is Barrou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,481, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $402 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 Barrou?

Barrou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

How is the job market in Barrou?

The job market in Barrou faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barrou?

The median home value in Barrou is $80,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $402.

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