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Chanac, France

Occitanie · France

Chanac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,212. Elevation: 2,185 ft (666 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,212 Population 252/sq mi density
2,185 ft Elevation 666 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,840 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,840 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $476/mo rent

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About Chanac

Chanac

Chanac is a commune in the Lozère department in southern France.

People

Population1,212
Density252/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,840
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$476
Housing Units485
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation2,185 ft (666 m)
Population1,212
Population Density252 / sq mi
Elevation2,185 ft (666 m)
Coordinates44.4662°, 3.3430°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$24,840

About Chanac

Chanac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,212. The city sits at an elevation of 2,185 feet (666 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chanac is $24,840, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (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 73 business establishments.

Income: Chanac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,840
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chanac is $95,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $476 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 485 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,200
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$476
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units485

Property Tax

Chanac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°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 area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,185 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,185 ft (666 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates44.4662°N, 3.3430°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 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 86 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 145 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 46 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 143 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 70 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 60 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 126 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 60 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 85 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 149 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 93 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 142 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 72 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France M3.1 84 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 71 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 74 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 50 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 51 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 53 km
Jul 30, 1995 7 km WSW of Job, France M3.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Chanac has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Chanac

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Marie Rivier - - - -
Ecole publique - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chanac

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Soulbox - MP3 96 kbps
Radio CISBA - AAC+ 128 kbps
Totem Lozère - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chanac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Domaine Départemental des Boissets
La Ferme Caussenarde d'Autrefois
Musée archéologique de Banassac
Musée archéologique de Javols
Musée des loups
Musée du Gévaudan
Musée Jean Boudou
Utopix

Libraries in Chanac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chanac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La halle
Place de l'Aire
Place des Salelles

Hotels in Chanac

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Voyageurs
Le Relais des Causses
Lou Cantou

Monuments in Chanac

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1914-1918 Sacré Cœur
La Tour

Castles in Chanac

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chanac
Château de Ressouches
Domaine de Grandlac

Train Stations in Chanac

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chanac
Le Bruel

Gas Stations in Chanac

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Daude

Banks in Chanac

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Ski Resorts Near Chanac

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laguiole 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Lioran 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chanac

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres-Small Airport
Altiport du Bez-Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye-Small Airport
Bozouls Airfield-Small Airport
Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield-Small Airport
Florac Ste Enimie Airfield-Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield-Small Airport
La Grand'combe Airfield-Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield-Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield-Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield-Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chanac

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chanac

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Hippolyte
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Privat

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 Chanac

What is the population of Chanac?

Chanac has a population of 1,212 residents and is located in France. The population density is 252 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Chanac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,840, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $476 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chanac?

Chanac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°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, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chanac?

The unemployment rate in Chanac is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 73 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chanac?

The median home value in Chanac is $95,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $476.

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