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Blessac, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Blessac is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 515. Elevation: 1,913 ft (583 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
515 Population 45/sq mi density
1,913 ft Elevation 583 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,220 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,220 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $418/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population515
Density45/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,220
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$418
Housing Units206
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation1,913 ft (583 m)
Population515
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation1,913 ft (583 m)
Coordinates45.9590°, 2.1253°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,220

About Blessac

Blessac is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 515. The city sits at an elevation of 1,913 feet (583 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Blessac is $23,220, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Blessac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,220
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Blessac is $83,600, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $418 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 206 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,600
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$418
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units206

Property Tax

Blessac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,913 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,913 ft (583 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates45.9590°N, 2.1253°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

316 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 47 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 147 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 136 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 52 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 145 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 90 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 55 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 51 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 63 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 97 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 53 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 122 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 82 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 132 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 139 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 131 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 131 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 132 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 88 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 69 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Blessac has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Blessac

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Maternelle Publique
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Radio Stations near Blessac

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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

Museums in Blessac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Am'Carta
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Château
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
Coopérative diamantaire La Felletinoise
Domaine de Banizette
Écomusée de la Pelletrie
Maison de la réserve
Maison du Tapissier
Musée Air Mémorial Creusois

Libraries in Blessac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque associative des Ateliers de la Mine0.0
bibliothèque communale de Gentioux0.0
Bibliothèque de La Villedieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs0.0
Bibliothèque de Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel et Artistique Jean Lurçat0.0
La Binhata0.0
Le Chat'Pitre0.0
Médiatheque de Royere de vassivière0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Municipale de Cressat0.0

Farmers Markets in Blessac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Halle
La Bascule
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubusson
Marché de Crocq
Marché de Felletin

Hotels in Blessac

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais des Forêts

Castles in Blessac

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Blessac
Château de la Forêt
Château du Plât

Breweries in Blessac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La 23
La Bière en chantier

Ski Resorts Near Blessac

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chastreix 0.0 $0

Airports Near Blessac

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Blessac

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ARS
Blessac
Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs Lpa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blessac

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Borne
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Barthélémy
Église Saint-Blaise et Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Marc
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Sulpice
Église Saint-Thomas-de-Cantorbéry

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 Blessac

What is the population of Blessac?

Blessac has a population of 515 residents and is located in France. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles.

Is Blessac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,220, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,600 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $418 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Blessac?

Blessac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

How is the job market in Blessac?

The job market in Blessac faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blessac?

The median home value in Blessac is $83,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $418.

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