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Charbonnières-les-Varennes, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Charbonnières-les-Varennes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,341. Elevation: 2,365 ft (721 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Charbonnières-les-Varennes
Charbonnières-les-Varennes is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.
People
Economy
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AClimate
| Population | 1,341 |
| Population Density | 108 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,365 ft (721 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.9079°, 2.9998° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (784 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.1 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,140 |
About Charbonnières-les-Varennes
Charbonnières-les-Varennes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,341. The city sits at an elevation of 2,365 feet (721 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Charbonnières-les-Varennes vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,140 |
| 64% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 80 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $105,200 |
| 63% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $526 |
| 55% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 536 |
Property Tax
Climate in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
Charbonnières-les-Varennes has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,365 ft (721 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9079°N, 2.9998°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 15 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in |
Charbonnières-les-Varennes has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (1.8").
Schools in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Moulet Marcenat | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Paugnat | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Charbonnières-les-Varennes
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRJ Clermont | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Maxi France radio | chansons françaises, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jazz Manouche | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sun Radio Bar | deep, groove | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand | culture, electronic | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espace Temple de Mercure | ||||
| Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain | ||||
| Galerie du Colombier | ||||
| Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique | ||||
| L'Aventure Michelin | ||||
| La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic | ||||
| Manoir de Veygoux | ||||
| Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie | ||||
| Musée Bargoin | ||||
| Musée Baster | ||||
| Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot | ||||
| Musée de la paléontologie | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation | ||||
| Musée de la Vigne et du Vin | ||||
| Musée de Royat | ||||
| Musée La Ruche des Puys | ||||
| Musée Lapidaire | ||||
| Musée Mandet | ||||
| Musée Marcel Sahut | ||||
| Musée Pierre Mondanel | ||||
| Musée régional d'Auvergne | ||||
| Musée Yves-Machelon | ||||
| Muséum Henri-Lecoq |
Libraries in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Droit | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Ménétrol | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Patrimoine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Patrimoine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale de Riom | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| La Volvi'tech | 0.0 | |||||
| Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt" | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aimé-Césaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alain-Rey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alain-Rey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Amélie Murat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Amélie-Murat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Olby | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Combronde | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Jaude | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Départementale de l’Allier - Annexe Gannat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jack-Ralite | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacques Prévert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle | |||||
| Halle Alimentaire | |||||
| Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| La Glacière | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert de Gannat | |||||
| Marché d'Aubière | |||||
| Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central) | |||||
| Marché de Trémonteix | |||||
| Marché du mercredi | |||||
| Marché La Gauthière | |||||
| Marché Saint-Joseph | |||||
| Market of Chamalières | |||||
| Place de la Libération | |||||
| Place du marché | |||||
| Place Gambetta | |||||
| Saint-Joseph |
Cafes in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bières le Plan B | ||||
| Brasserie des Montagnes | ||||
| Brasserie des Sagnes | ||||
| Brasserie du jugement dernier | ||||
| Dark Lab | ||||
| Kazan CraftBeer |
Stadiums & Teams in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Charbonnières-les-Varennes
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Grand Sancy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chastreix | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Charbonnières-les-Varennes
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Montluçon-Guéret Airport | MCU | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aubiat Sardon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Banelle Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM La Bouble | — | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brioude Beaumont Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Évaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Issoire-Le Broc Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jayet Gannat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tuilière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montluçon-Domérat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Christophe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Priest des Champs Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ussel-Thalamy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Veauce Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verneugheol Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verneuil en Bourbonnais | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Charbonnières-les-Varennes | |
| Paugnat |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Charbonnières-les-Varennes
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Bonnet | |
| Église Sainte-Agathe |
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What is the population of Charbonnières-les-Varennes?
Charbonnières-les-Varennes has a population of 1,341 residents and is located in France. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.
Is Charbonnières-les-Varennes expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,140, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $105,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $526 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Charbonnières-les-Varennes?
Charbonnières-les-Varennes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Charbonnières-les-Varennes?
The unemployment rate in Charbonnières-les-Varennes is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 80 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Charbonnières-les-Varennes?
The median home value in Charbonnières-les-Varennes is $105,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $526.