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Charensat, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Charensat is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 596. Elevation: 2,241 ft (683 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
596 Population 34/sq mi density
2,241 ft Elevation 683 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,995 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,995 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $518/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population596
Density34/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,995
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$103,600
Rent$518
Housing Units238
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)
Population596
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)
Coordinates45.9866°, 2.6362°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,995

About Charensat

Charensat is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 596. The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet (683 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Charensat is $20,995, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Charensat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,995
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Charensat 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 238 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 4.9x.

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 Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units238

Property Tax

Charensat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates45.9866°N, 2.6362°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 27 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 13 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 16 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 121 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 24 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 77 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 119 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 108 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 14 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 148 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 106 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 148 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 123 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 96 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 118 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 128 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 76 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 136 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 140 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 35 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in

Charensat has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Charensat

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Élémentaire
École maternelle de Biollet
École primaire Michel Matinier
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Radio Stations near Charensat

4 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
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Charensat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Mine et du Tourisme
Musée de la Résistance

Libraries in Charensat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Olby0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Charensat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Marché couvert
Marché de Producteurs

Hotels in Charensat

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Chancelade Hotel

Castles in Charensat

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chateau de Montel-de-Gelat
Chateau De Mouneyroux

Breweries in Charensat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Montagnes
Brasserie des Sagnes
Distillerie Le Compas

Ski Resorts Near Charensat

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 Charensat

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Brioude Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoire-Le Broc AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport

Post Offices in Charensat

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Charensat
Dontreix
Montel-de-Gelat
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charensat

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Vierge
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Église de la Translation de Saint-Martin
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Genoux
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Mamert
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Charensat

What is the population of Charensat?

Charensat has a population of 596 residents and is located in France. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

Is Charensat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,995, 72% 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 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Charensat?

Charensat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Charensat?

The job market in Charensat faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Charensat?

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

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