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Chastel-Nouvel, France

Occitanie · France

Chastel-Nouvel is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 675. Elevation: 3,360 ft (1,024 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
675 Population 48/sq mi density
3,360 ft Elevation 1,024 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
45.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$27,000 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $476/mo rent

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People

Population675
Density48/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$27,000
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$476
Housing Units270
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Population675
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Coordinates44.5594°, 3.5018°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.6 inches (1,158 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.1 inches (31 cm)
Median Household Income$27,000

About Chastel-Nouvel

Chastel-Nouvel is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 675. The city sits at an elevation of 3,360 feet (1,024 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chastel-Nouvel is $27,000, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below 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 40 business establishments.

Income: Chastel-Nouvel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,000
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chastel-Nouvel 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 270 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.

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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 Units270

Property Tax

Chastel-Nouvel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,360 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below France avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates44.5594°N, 3.5018°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above France avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 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 77 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 62 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 68 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 61 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 113 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 59 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 78 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 135 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 87 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 55 km
Mar 25, 1996 2 km W of Rochefort-du-Gard, France M3.1 113 km
Jul 30, 1995 7 km WSW of Job, France M3.1 115 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 64 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 60 km
Apr 6, 2003 near the south coast of France M3.1 118 km
May 11, 1995 8 km SE of Fontannes, France M3.1 80 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 49 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 69 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in

Chastel-Nouvel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Chastel-Nouvel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée la Farandole
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Radio Stations near Chastel-Nouvel

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Soulbox MP3 96 kbps
RFM 80 MP3 128 kbps
Radio CISBA AAC+ 128 kbps
Totem Lozère MP3 128 kbps
48FM - Liege university radio AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Chastel-Nouvel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Domaine Départemental des Boissets
Maison du site Causses & Cévennes UNESCO
Musée archéologique de Javols
Musée de la Métallurgie
Musée des loups
Musée du Gévaudan
Utopix

Libraries in Chastel-Nouvel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Roger Cibien0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chastel-Nouvel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Esplanade Marceau Farelle
La halle
Place de l'Aire
Place des Salelles

Breweries in Chastel-Nouvel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Naine

Ski Resorts Near Chastel-Nouvel

8 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
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Laguiole 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chastel-Nouvel

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Langogne-Lespéron AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mazeyrat AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chastel-Nouvel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chastel-Nouvel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chastel-Nouvel

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église
Église Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Chastel-Nouvel

What is the population of Chastel-Nouvel?

Chastel-Nouvel has a population of 675 residents and is located in France. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles.

Is Chastel-Nouvel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,000, 64% 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 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chastel-Nouvel?

Chastel-Nouvel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 12.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chastel-Nouvel?

The job market in Chastel-Nouvel is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chastel-Nouvel?

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

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