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Bénévent-l'Abbaye, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Bénévent-l'Abbaye is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 846. Elevation: 1,575 ft (480 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
846 Population 87/sq mi density
1,575 ft Elevation 480 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,406 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,406 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, $463/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population846
Density87/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,406
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$92,600
Rent$463
Housing Units338
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Population846
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Coordinates46.1178°, 1.6276°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$21,406

About Bénévent-l'Abbaye

Bénévent-l'Abbaye is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 846. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bénévent-l'Abbaye is $21,406, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (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 51 business establishments.

Income: Bénévent-l'Abbaye vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,406
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bénévent-l'Abbaye is $92,600, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $463 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 338 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,600
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$463
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units338

Property Tax

Bénévent-l'Abbaye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates46.1178°N, 1.6276°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above France avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

301 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 76 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 138 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 123 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 94 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 134 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 131 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 149 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 92 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 114 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 95 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 50 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 128 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 140 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 30 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 101 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 67 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 97 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 93 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 52 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in

Bénévent-l'Abbaye has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Jean Monnet
École Primaire
Collège Jean Monnet
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Radio Stations near Bénévent-l'Abbaye

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48 MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galerie de Peintures de Monsieur Forjan
La Grange Brodée
La maison Martin Nadaud
La Tuilerie de Pouligny
Le 3ème Copeau
Micro Folie
Micro-Folie
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Guéret
Musée de l'électrification
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la minéralogie et pétrographie
Musée de la Résistance 39/45
Pôle Arts Plastiques
Scénovision

Libraries in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Châtelus-le-Marcheix0.0
Bibliothèque Multimedia Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Benjamin Bord0.0
Médiathèque René Chatreix0.0

Farmers Markets in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de la place Bonnyaud

Hotels in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Donjon

Gas Stations in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Banks in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie BRÂM
Brasserie La Kreuse
Brasserie Sostra

Airports Near Bénévent-l'Abbaye

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bénévent-l'Abbaye

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bénévent-l'Abbaye

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Barthélémy

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 Bénévent-l'Abbaye

What is the population of Bénévent-l'Abbaye?

Bénévent-l'Abbaye has a population of 846 residents and is located in France. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

Is Bénévent-l'Abbaye expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,406, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $463 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bénévent-l'Abbaye?

Bénévent-l'Abbaye has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bénévent-l'Abbaye?

The job market in Bénévent-l'Abbaye faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bénévent-l'Abbaye?

The median home value in Bénévent-l'Abbaye is $92,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $463.

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