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Charnizay, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Charnizay is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 549. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
549 Population 28/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,723 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,723 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$80,400 home value, $402/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population549
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,723
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent$402
Housing Units220
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population549
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates46.9136°, 0.9863°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (703 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,723

About Charnizay

Charnizay is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 549. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Charnizay is $22,723, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Charnizay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,723
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Charnizay is $80,400, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $402 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 220 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 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,400
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$402
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units220

Property Tax

Charnizay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates46.9136°N, 0.9863°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 43 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 144 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 73 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 145 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 140 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 149 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 69 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 120 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 113 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 142 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 26 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 112 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 108 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 45 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 51 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 62 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 113 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 46 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 87 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Charnizay has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Charnizay

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Touraine - MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE INDRE ET LOIRE - MP3 128 kbps
RADIO PULSAR - MP3 192 kbps
Europe 2 Centre - AAC 127 kbps
Radio Dynamo - AAC 96 kbps
Forum TOURS - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Béton - Tours 93.6 - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Charnizay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéolab
Carrière troglodytique de Vignemont
Centre d'Interprétation du Roc-aux-Sorciers
Lansyer museum
Maison de la Nature et de la Réserve
Musée archéologique
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée la Poterne
Musée Mado Robin
Musée Minerve

Libraries in Charnizay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Léon Boussard0.0
Les Amis de la Lecture0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Lanzmann0.0
Médiathèque Louis François Cassas0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Charnizay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de la place des Halles
Marché Loches
Marché Loches
Marché Place de l'Eglise
Place des Anciens Combattants
Place du Mail Saint-Pierre

Castles in Charnizay

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Château
Manoir de Ré

Airports Near Charnizay

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé-Small Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre-Small Airport
Amboise Dierre Airfield-Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield-Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Azat le Ris Airfield-Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield-Small Airport
Brigueil le Chantre Airfield-Small Airport
Brizay Airfield-Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Channay-Rillé Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield-Small Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme de la Braudière Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Blanc Airfield-Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield-Small Airport
Lémeré Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bardellières Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Loches Airfield-Small Airport
Montmorillon Airfield-Small Airport
Montrichard Airfield-Small Airport
Morand Airfield-Small Airport
Neuvy le Roi Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Pontlevoy Airfield-Small Airport
Prissac Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Branchs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé Airfield-Small Airport
Sepmes Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Le Louroux Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Sorigny Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Charnizay

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Charnizay
Le Petit Pressigny
Obterre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charnizay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Laurent
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 Charnizay

What is the population of Charnizay?

Charnizay has a population of 549 residents and is located in France. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 square miles.

Is Charnizay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,723, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $402 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Charnizay?

Charnizay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

How is the job market in Charnizay?

The unemployment rate in Charnizay is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Charnizay?

The median home value in Charnizay is $80,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $402.

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