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Chalais, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Chalais is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,986. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,986 Population 236/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,088 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,088 median income, 19.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

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About Chalais

Chalais

Chalais is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

People

Population1,986
Density236/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,088
Unemployment19.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$95,800
Rent$479
Housing Units794
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population1,986
Population Density236 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates45.2734°, 0.0388°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,177 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$20,088

About Chalais

Chalais is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,986. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chalais is $20,088, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.3% (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 119 business establishments.

Income: Chalais vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,088
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.3%
436% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chalais is $95,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $479 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 794 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,800
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$479
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units794

Property Tax

Chalais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density236/sq mi
Coordinates45.2734°N, 0.0388°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 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 M5.2 128 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 120 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 34 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 135 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 133 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 148 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 137 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 33 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 142 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 130 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 107 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 127 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 64 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 141 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 134 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 70 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 119 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 40 km
Aug 29, 1995 France M3.3 100 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 3.9 in

Chalais has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Chalais

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Théodore Rancy - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École primaire - - - -
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chalais

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Info - MP3 128 kbps
France Inter - UNKNOWN
Europe 1 aac, news AAC 128 kbps
RMC infos, news UNKNOWN
france info (lofi) info, lofi MP3 32 kbps
Radio Orient arabic music, islam MP3
Radio campus bordeaux blues, classique MP3 128 kbps
Attitude - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zaï Zaï alternative rock, chill MP3 128 kbps
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Liberté FM hits, local news AAC+

Museums in Chalais

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ferme du Parcot
Musée Alfred de Vigny
Musée de Tourbiere
Musée du Cognac du Vin
Musée du Pastel
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée Gallo-Romain

Libraries in Chalais

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Ernest Labrousse0.0
Médiathèque La Caravelle0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Druon0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Chalais

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Foire de La Latiére
Halles Justin Luquot - Marché Couvert
Les Halles - Le marché
Place de la mairie
Ruche de Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

Cafes in Chalais

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Perroquet Vert

Castles in Chalais

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Labaurie
Château des Talleyrand-Périgord

Veterinaries in Chalais

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #66956705

Train Stations in Chalais

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chalais

Gas Stations in Chalais

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Chalais

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Société Générale

Breweries in Chalais

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dobla
La Nouge

Stadiums & Teams in Chalais

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chalais

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Argentine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur Louyre-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-Tourette-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-Grande-Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield-Small Airport
Arbis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Augignac Airfield-Small Airport
Bataillou Airfield-Small Airport
Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield-Small Airport
Brettes Airfield-Small Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains Airfield-Small Airport
Campsegret Airfield-Small Airport
Castillonnès Airfield-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Champ rose Airfield-Small Airport
Château Vénus Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Hautefaye Airfield-Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield-Small Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Broue Airfield-Small Airport
La Réole Floudes Airfield-Small Airport
Lamourache Nord Airfield-Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze Airfield-Small Airport
Lévignac de Guyenne Airfield-Small Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield-Small Airport
MIROND'AILES Airfield-Small Airport
Moncouche Airfield-Small Airport
Nantillé Airfield-Small Airport
Pillac Airfield-Small Airport
Piste du Tartou-Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield-Small Airport
Pressignac Vicq Rebeyrotte-Small Airport
Saint Aignan Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean de Duras Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Julien Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chalais

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chalais
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chalais

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Église de Menecle
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Adorateur
Église Saint-Avit
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Quentin
Église Saint-Vincent
Église Saint-Vincent
Église Sainte-Marie
Saint-Eutrope

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 Chalais

What is the population of Chalais?

Chalais has a population of 1,986 residents and is located in France. The population density is 236 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

Is Chalais expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,088, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chalais?

Chalais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chalais?

The job market in Chalais faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 119 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chalais?

The median home value in Chalais is $95,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $479.

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