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Chassenard, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chassenard is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 858. Elevation: 768 ft (234 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
858 Population 64/sq mi density
768 ft Elevation 234 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,566 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$23,566 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population858
Density64/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,566
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units343
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Population858
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Coordinates46.4386°, 3.9799°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,566

About Chassenard

Chassenard is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 858. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet (234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chassenard is $23,566, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (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 51 business establishments.

Income: Chassenard vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,566
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chassenard is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 343 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units343

Property Tax

Chassenard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates46.4386°N, 3.9799°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

232 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 M4.2 109 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 126 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 130 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 104 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 104 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 92 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 121 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 104 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 143 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 49 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 99 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 51 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 121 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 97 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 147 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 136 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 103 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 112 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 142 km
Dec 9, 1996 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Chassenard has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Chassenard

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire
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Radio Stations near Chassenard

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3

Museums in Chassenard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dock 713
Église Saint-Nazaire
La Mémoire d'Oyé
Maison de la Mosaïque Contemporaine
Musée Charolais du Machinisme Agricole
Musée de l'école
Musée de la céramique
Musée de la Tour du Moulin
Musée du Hiéron
Musée Paul Charnoz - Céramique d'Art
Musée Reflet Brionnais
Observa'Loire

Libraries in Chassenard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0

Farmers Markets in Chassenard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boucherie Danjoux
Ma pâte à pizza
Marché aux bestiaux (bovins)
Marché couvert
Marché de Marcigny
Marché Le Donjon

Gyms in Chassenard

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Life Fitness

Breweries in Chassenard

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy

Stadiums & Teams in Chassenard

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Chassenard

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chassenard

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chassenard

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Georges

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 Chassenard

What is the population of Chassenard?

Chassenard has a population of 858 residents and is located in France. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles.

Is Chassenard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,566, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chassenard?

Chassenard has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Chassenard?

The job market in Chassenard faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chassenard?

The median home value in Chassenard is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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