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Brives-Charensac, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Brives-Charensac is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,721. Elevation: 2,001 ft (610 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,721 Population 2,035/sq mi density
2,001 ft Elevation 610 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,496 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,496 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $518/mo rent

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About Brives-Charensac

Brives-Charensac

Brives-Charensac is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

People

Population4,721
Density2,035/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,496
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,600
Rent$518
Housing Units1,888
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Population4,721
Population Density2,035 / sq mi
Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Coordinates45.0478°, 3.9288°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$22,496

About Brives-Charensac

Brives-Charensac is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,721. The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet (610 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Brives-Charensac is $22,496, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 283 business establishments.

Income: Brives-Charensac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,496
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)283

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brives-Charensac is $103,600, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $518 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,888 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,600
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$518
55% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,888

Property Tax

Climate in Brives-Charensac

Brives-Charensac has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.4° 38.2
Feb 2°C / 36°F -2.7° / 6.7° 28.1
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.6° 33.3
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.4° 57.6
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.4° 76.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.7° 75.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.3° 71.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.4° 60.7
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.6° 69.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5° / 14.8° 67.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 0.8° / 9.1° 63.6
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -1.8° / 6.1° 42.3
Brives-Charensac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density2,035/sq mi
Coordinates45.0478°N, 3.9288°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

305 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 91 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 132 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 126 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 136 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 127 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 132 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 126 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 125 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 136 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 99 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 137 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 73 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 134 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 89 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 135 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 60 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 83 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 136 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 138 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Brives-Charensac has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Brives-Charensac

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire de la Sumène — — — —
Collège de Corsac — — — —
Groupe scolaire de La République — — — —
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Radio Stations near Brives-Charensac

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
RFM LE HIT — MP3 128 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ondaine — MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Multicolore Radio — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brives-Charensac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée de la ruralité
Ferme à toit de chaume dite Ferme Perrel
Grottes Troglodytiques
Le Camino
Musée Crozatier
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Béate
Musée de la radio et des communications
Musée des Croyances populaires
Musée des mécaniques anciennes
Musée Jules Romains

Libraries in Brives-Charensac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque P'Araules et Mots0.0
Les compères de Nasredine0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de la Haute-Loire0.0
Médiathèque Henri Dubois0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0

Farmers Markets in Brives-Charensac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place Boncompain
Place de la Mairie
Place des Moulettes
Place du Plot
Place Henri Champagnac

Hotels in Brives-Charensac

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De La Loire

Castles in Brives-Charensac

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Gendriac

Gas Stations in Brives-Charensac

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station essence d'Auchan

Banks in Brives-Charensac

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Mutuel

Ski Resorts Near Brives-Charensac

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Estables 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Prabouré 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chalmazel 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Brives-Charensac

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Altiport du Bez—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye—Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield—Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield—Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield—Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield—Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield—Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield—Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield—Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield—Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield—Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Brives-Charensac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brives-Charensac

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours

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 Brives-Charensac

What is the population of Brives-Charensac?

Brives-Charensac has a population of 4,721 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,035 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

Is Brives-Charensac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,496, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,600 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $518 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brives-Charensac?

Brives-Charensac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brives-Charensac?

The job market in Brives-Charensac faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 283 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brives-Charensac?

The median home value in Brives-Charensac is $103,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $518.

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