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Château-Chinon(Ville), France

Bourgogne · France

Château-Chinon(Ville) is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 2,673. Elevation: 1,824 ft (556 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,673 Population 244/sq mi density
1,824 ft Elevation 556 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,574 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,574 median income, 21.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, $463/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,673
Density244/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,574
Unemployment21.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$92,600
Rent$463
Housing Units1,069
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,824 ft (556 m)
Population2,673
Population Density244 / sq mi
Elevation1,824 ft (556 m)
Coordinates47.0667°, 3.9333°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (857 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$20,574

About Château-Chinon(Ville)

Château-Chinon(Ville) is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 2,673. The city sits at an elevation of 1,824 feet (556 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Château-Chinon(Ville) is $20,574, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.8% (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 160 business establishments.

Income: Château-Chinon(Ville) vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,574
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.8%
506% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Château-Chinon(Ville) is $92,600, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $463 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,069 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,600
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$463
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,069

Property Tax

Château-Chinon(Ville) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,824 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,824 ft (556 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates47.0667°N, 3.9333°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below France avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

142 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 M4.2 138 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 134 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 149 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 120 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 137 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 122 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 106 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 149 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 108 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 77 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 147 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 147 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 138 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 64 km
Aug 1, 1999 1 km SSW of Perrecy-les-Forges, France M3.1 56 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 134 km
Mar 30, 2002 1 km SSW of Youx, France M3.0 136 km
Feb 1, 2003 3 km NNE of Évaux-les-Bains, France M3.0 145 km
Feb 21, 1991 2 km NNW of Buxières-les-Mines, France M3.0 99 km
Sep 9, 1991 4 km NNW of Commentry, France M3.0 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Château-Chinon(Ville) has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Château-Chinon(Ville)

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire — — — —
École primaire George Sand — — — —
Collège Bibracte — — — —
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Bibracte — — — —
École maternelle Jacques Prévert — — — —
École élémentaire publique — — — —
Lycée professionnel François Mitterrand — — — —
Lycée professionnel agricole du Morvan — — — —
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Radio Stations near Château-Chinon(Ville)

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Coquelicot — MP3

Museums in Château-Chinon(Ville)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bibracte
Espace Saint-Brisson - Maison du Tourisme du Parc du Morvan
Ma P'tite Ecole
Maison de l'Elevage et du Charolais
Mémorial de Dun-les-Places
Musee de la Resistance
Musée de la Saboterie
Musée des nourrices et des enfants de l'assistance publique
Musée du Septennat de François Mitterrand
Musée Moussu
Muséum

Libraries in Château-Chinon(Ville)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Corbigny0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel Condorcet (médiathèque)0.0

Farmers Markets in Château-Chinon(Ville)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert

Hotels in Château-Chinon(Ville)

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Parc
Hôtel restaurant du Lion d'Or

Cafes in Château-Chinon(Ville)

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du Boulevard
Chez Unal

Cinemas in Château-Chinon(Ville)

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Étoile

Castles in Château-Chinon(Ville)

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Argoulais
Château de Montmartin
Château de Quincize
Château de Quincize

Veterinaries in Château-Chinon(Ville)

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Château-Chinon(Ville)

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia XPress
FR #356343036

Banks in Château-Chinon(Ville)

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
LCL

Airports Near Château-Chinon(Ville)

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Autun-Bellevue Airfield—Small Airport
Avallon Airfield—Small Airport
Béard Airfield—Small Airport
Blanot Airfield—Small Airport
Cessey-Baigneux-les-Juffs Airfield—Small Airport
Champlemy Airfield—Small Airport
Clamecy-Rix Airfield—Small Airport
Cravant Vincelles Airfield—Small Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Le Charmois Airfield—Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield—Small Airport
Luzy Airfield—Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield—Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield—Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield—Small Airport
Pouilly-Maconge Airfield—Small Airport
Saulieu-Liernais Airfield—Small Airport
Semur-en-Auxois Airfield—Small Airport
Treigny Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield—Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais—Small Airport
Ville Langy Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Château-Chinon(Ville)

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blismes
Corancy
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Château-Chinon(Ville)

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Chêne
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Grâce de Faubouloin
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Montbois
Église Saint-Euphrone
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Romain

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 Château-Chinon(Ville)

What is the population of Château-Chinon(Ville)?

Château-Chinon(Ville) has a population of 2,673 residents and is located in France. The population density is 244 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.

Is Château-Chinon(Ville) expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,574, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $463 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Château-Chinon(Ville)?

Château-Chinon(Ville) has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Château-Chinon(Ville)?

The job market in Château-Chinon(Ville) faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 160 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Château-Chinon(Ville)?

The median home value in Château-Chinon(Ville) is $92,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $463.

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