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Bossay-sur-Claise, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Bossay-sur-Claise is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 827. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
827 Population 33/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,144 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,144 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$80,400 home value, $402/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population827
Density33/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,144
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent$402
Housing Units331
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population827
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates46.8318°, 0.9616°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (704 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,144

About Bossay-sur-Claise

Bossay-sur-Claise is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 827. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bossay-sur-Claise is $23,144, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Bossay-sur-Claise vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,144
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% 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 Bossay-sur-Claise is $80,400, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $402 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 331 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 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,400
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$402
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units331

Property Tax

Bossay-sur-Claise experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates46.8318°N, 0.9616°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 150 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 147 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 46 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 77 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 139 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 142 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 144 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 137 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 61 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 121 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 133 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 106 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 115 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 35 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 112 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 44 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 44 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 121 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 68 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Bossay-sur-Claise has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bossay-sur-Claise

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Bossay-sur-Claise

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO PULSAR MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dynamo AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Bossay-sur-Claise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéolab
Centre d'Interprétation du Roc-aux-Sorciers
Écomusée de la Brenne
Les Amis du Blanc
Maison de la Nature et de la Réserve
Maison des Abeilles
Musée archéologique
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée Henri de Monfreid
Musée la Poterne
Musée Mado Robin
Musée Minerve

Libraries in Bossay-sur-Claise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Léon Boussard0.0
Les Amis de la Lecture0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Louis François Cassas0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Bossay-sur-Claise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de la place des Halles
Marché Place de l'Eglise
Place des Anciens Combattants

Castles in Bossay-sur-Claise

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bossay
Château de Ris
Château de Vinceuil

Veterinaries in Bossay-sur-Claise

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #66112795

Airports Near Bossay-sur-Claise

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Archigny Chenevelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme de la Braudière AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Lémeré AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bardellières AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Morand AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Romorantin Pruniers AirbaseSmall Airport
Saint Branchs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Sepmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Le Louroux AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Sorigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bossay-sur-Claise

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bossay-sur-Claise

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Bossay-sur-Claise

What is the population of Bossay-sur-Claise?

Bossay-sur-Claise has a population of 827 residents and is located in France. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

Is Bossay-sur-Claise expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,144, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $402 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bossay-sur-Claise?

Bossay-sur-Claise has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

How is the job market in Bossay-sur-Claise?

The job market in Bossay-sur-Claise faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bossay-sur-Claise?

The median home value in Bossay-sur-Claise is $80,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $402.

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