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Blanzay, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Blanzay is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 841. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
841 Population 53/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,896 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,896 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $456/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population841
Density53/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,896
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$91,200
Rent$456
Housing Units336
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population841
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates46.2017°, 0.2554°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,896

About Blanzay

Blanzay is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 841. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Blanzay is $22,896, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Blanzay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,896
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Blanzay is $91,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $456 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 336 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,200
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$456
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units336

Property Tax

Blanzay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates46.2017°N, 0.2554°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 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 M5.2 125 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 110 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 76 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 109 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 105 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 118 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 85 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 134 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 98 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 132 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 134 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 89 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 85 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 100 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 115 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 28 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 122 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 150 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 28 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Blanzay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Blanzay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Blanzay — — — —
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Radio Stations near Blanzay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bide&Musique — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine — MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Blanzay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Cormenier
Musée de l'école du Nord Charente
Musée de l'Ordre de Malte
Musée de Rauranum
Musée Expo de Brux
Musée Rural

Libraries in Blanzay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Maison Xavier Bernard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque La Fabrik0.0

Farmers Markets in Blanzay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Les Halles
Les halles
Marché

Castles in Blanzay

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de La Maillolière

Theme Parks in Blanzay

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Labyrinthe Végétal

Train Stations in Blanzay

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Epanvilliers

Breweries in Blanzay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie CLANDO
Brasserie La Biouss
CharentAles
La Chinchée

Airports Near Blanzay

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Argentine—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien—Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield—Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield—Small Airport
Augignac Airfield—Small Airport
Availles Limouzine Airfield—Small Airport
Bataillou Airfield—Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield—Small Airport
Brettes Airfield—Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield—Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield—Small Airport
Chenay Airfield—Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield—Small Airport
Condac Airfield—Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield—Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield—Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield—Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Hautefaye Airfield—Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield—Small Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Broue Airfield—Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield—Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield—Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield—Small Airport
Libarderie Blond Airfield—Small Airport
Montmorillon Airfield—Small Airport
Nantillé Airfield—Small Airport
Piste du Tartou—Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield—Small Airport
Secondigny Airfield—Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Blanzay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blanzay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Hilaire

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 Blanzay

What is the population of Blanzay?

Blanzay has a population of 841 residents and is located in France. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.

Is Blanzay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,896, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $456 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 Blanzay?

Blanzay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

How is the job market in Blanzay?

The job market in Blanzay faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blanzay?

The median home value in Blanzay is $91,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $456.

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