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Benais, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Benais is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 910. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
910 Population 72/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,851 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,851 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $417/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population910
Density72/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,851
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$417
Housing Units364
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population910
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates47.2955°, 0.2170°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$24,851

About Benais

Benais is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 910. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Benais is $24,851, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (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 55 business establishments.

Income: Benais vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,851
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Benais 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 364 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 3.4x.

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 Units364

Property Tax

Benais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates47.2955°N, 0.2170°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 114 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 140 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 125 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 32 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 119 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 5 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 120 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 102 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 127 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 101 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 62 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 145 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 139 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 121 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 60 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 77 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 122 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 104 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 47 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Benais has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Benais

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Touraine MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE INDRE ET LOIRE MP3 128 kbps
RADIO PULSAR MP3 192 kbps
Europe 2 Centre AAC 127 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO MP3 128 kbps
Forum TOURS MP3 128 kbps
Radio Béton - Tours 93.6 MP3 320 kbps
rpsfm2 rpsfm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Benais

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cave de la Dive Bouteille
Cave touristique de Panzoult
CBG Mignot
Château de Montsoreau-Museum of contemporary art
CHIMOMU
Ecomusée du Véron
Ethno-musée Anako
Maison de la Poire Tapée
Maison Hérin
Maison Max Ernst
Mariners' Museum
Musée animé du Vin et de la Tonnellerie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée d’art moderne de Fontevraud
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée du Bouchardais
Musée Dufresne
Musée Jules Desbois
Musée Rabelais, Maison La Devinière
Mushroom Museum
Picroboule
Pommes Tapées

Libraries in Benais

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azay Le Rideau0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Espace Réjaudry0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Chamboissier0.0
Bibliothèque La Boite à Livres0.0
Bibliothèque Le Patio0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Réseau du Chinonais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque des Coteaux0.0
Médiathèque du Véron0.0
Trait d'Union0.0

Farmers Markets in Benais

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Azay-le-Rideau
Marché des Halles
Marché Langeais
Marché place Bouchard
Marché Place Jeanne d'Arc

Castles in Benais

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Benais

Breweries in Benais

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bras(se)fort
Brasserie la Familonette
TINA

Airports Near Benais

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Archigny Chenevelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme de la Braudière AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Lémeré AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bardellières AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuvy le Roi AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Branchs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sepmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport
Sougé AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Le Louroux AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Sorigny AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benais

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église paroissiale Saint-Germain

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 Benais

What is the population of Benais?

Benais has a population of 910 residents and is located in France. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

Is Benais expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,851, 67% 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 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Benais?

Benais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Benais?

The job market in Benais faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Benais?

The median home value in Benais is $83,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $417.

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