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Bellac, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Bellac is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 4,973. Elevation: 804 ft (245 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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B Good
4,973 Population 527/sq mi density
804 ft Elevation 245 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
51.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,438 Median Income
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Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$21,438 median income, 14.4% unemployment
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Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $433/mo rent

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About Bellac

Bellac

Bellac is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.

People

Population4,973
Density527/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,438
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$86,600
Rent$433
Housing Units1,989
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Population4,973
Population Density527 / sq mi
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Coordinates46.1221°, 1.0493°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$21,438

About Bellac

Bellac is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 4,973. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bellac is $21,438, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 298 business establishments.

Income: Bellac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,438
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.4%
300% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)298

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bellac is $86,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $433 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,989 total housing units in the city. 29.2% 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$86,600
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$433
63% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,989

Property Tax

Climate in Bellac

Bellac has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1025 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 90.1
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.7° / 8.4° 74.7
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.1° 76.2
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6.3° / 14.8° 89.0
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.6° 92.7
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 22° 81.1
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.1° 62.4
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 14.8° / 24.5° 72.3
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 11.9° / 20.7° 78.6
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.2° 96.7
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.9° / 10.8° 105.7
Dec 5.3°C / 42°F 2.7° / 7.9° 105.0
Bellac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density527/sq mi
Coordinates46.1221°N, 1.0493°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above France avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 137 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 142 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 120 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 146 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 114 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 143 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 146 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 93 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 54 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 89 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 90 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 109 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 136 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 43 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 99 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 139 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 64 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 115 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 142 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

Bellac has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Bellac

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Louis Jouvet
Lycée professionnel Martin Nadaud - Lycée des métiers du bâtiment, de l'énergétique, de la climatique et du développement durable
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Louis Jouvet
École Charles Sylvestre
École élémentaire publique
École primaire publique
Lycée professionnel Martin Nadaud - Lycée des métiers de l'éco-construction et de l'énergétique
Lycée Jean Giraudoux
École maternelle Jean Giraudoux
École maternelle Jolibois
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Radio Stations near Bellac

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bellac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de la mémoire d'Oradour-sur-Glane
École communale
Four à Pain
Halle
Le Grenier
Maison Chabatz d’Entrar
Maison natale de Jean Giraudoux
Musée Archéologique Lémovice
Musée René Baubérot
Musée René Baubérot

Libraries in Bellac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
@postrophe0.0
Bibliothèque d'Oradour-sur-Glane0.0
Bibliothèque Francophone Multimédia annexe Beaubreuil0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Gartempe Saint-Pardoux0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Espace Georges-Emmanuel Clancier0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Bellac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dépôt Le Comptoir des Lions
Marché Châteauponsac

Hotels in Bellac

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Gare
Hôtel du Parc
Hôtel Restaurant Le Mangier
Le Central
Santat

Cafes in Bellac

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tchika

Cinemas in Bellac

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Le Lux

Theatres in Bellac

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre du Cloître

Castles in Bellac

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château

Veterinaries in Bellac

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capvéto

Train Stations in Bellac

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bellac

Gas Stations in Bellac

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Intermarché
Total

Banks in Bellac

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Tarneaud
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale

Gyms in Bellac

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12001634191

Breweries in Bellac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Bel Air

Stadiums & Teams in Bellac

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bellac

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Archigny Chenevelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bellac

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Berneuil
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Bellac

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SSR Nord
SSR Sud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bellac

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Pénitents
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Lorette
Chapelle Saint-Eutrope
Chapelle Saint-Thomas de Cantorbery
Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Vierge
Église Saint-Martin

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 Bellac

What is the population of Bellac?

Bellac has a population of 4,973 residents and is located in France. The population density is 527 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.

Is Bellac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,438, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $433 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 Bellac?

Bellac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bellac?

The job market in Bellac faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 298 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bellac?

The median home value in Bellac is $86,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $433.

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