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Benon, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Benon is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 548. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
548 Population 74/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,311 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,311 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $604/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population548
Density74/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,311
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$604
Housing Units219
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population548
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates46.2041°, -0.8175°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$24,311

About Benon

Benon is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 548. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Benon is $24,311, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Benon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,311
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Benon is $120,800, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 219 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 5x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,800
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units219

Property Tax

Benon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates46.2041°N, 0.8175°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 49 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 56 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 7 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 102 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 42 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 136 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 58 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 138 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 54 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 140 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 30 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 57 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 56 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 130 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 22 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 56 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 106 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 102 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 54 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Benon has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Benon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Benon
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Radio Stations near Benon

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Benon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Maillezais
Centre d’éducation à l’environnement du Marais Poitevin
Maison d'Aliénor
Maison du Maître de Digues
Musée automobie de Ciré-d'Aunis

Libraries in Benon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À livre ouvert0.0
Au plaisir de lire0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Clavette0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontaines0.0
Bibliothèque de Landes0.0
bibliothèque de Saint-Christophe0.0
Bibliothèque Edmond Grasset0.0
Bibliothèque Gabriel Delaunay0.0
Bibliothèque Gabriel-Delaunay0.0
Bibliothèque Josette Lidon0.0
Bibliothèque La Méridienne0.0
Bibliothèque Madeleine Gorioux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Laurent de la prée0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Graffitis0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Théophile Mandineau0.0
Des livres et vous0.0
Espace culturel Gabrielle Cachignard0.0
La Bouquinerie0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Claude Durand0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale « Louis Perceau »0.0
Médiathèque municipale Arc-en-Ciel0.0
Médiathèque Pierre-Henri Mitard0.0
Thoulire0.0

Farmers Markets in Benon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de la Bouillerie
La Halle
La Halle du Marché
Le Préau
Les casiers fermiers
Marché
Marché Couvert

Hotels in Benon

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Forêt

Breweries in Benon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Autrement
Brasserie Thiéfine
Brasseurs Cueilleurs
La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin
La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin
La Cibulle
La Rieuse

Stadiums & Teams in Benon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Benon

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Benon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence postale communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Benon

What is the population of Benon?

Benon has a population of 548 residents and is located in France. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.

Is Benon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,311, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,800 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Benon?

Benon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

How is the job market in Benon?

The unemployment rate in Benon is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Benon?

The median home value in Benon is $120,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604.

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