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Châteauroux, France
Centre-Val de Loire · France
Châteauroux is a mid-size city in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 53,301. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 53,301 |
| Population Density | 5,406 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8125°, 1.6936° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.4 inches (746 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,924 |
About Châteauroux
Châteauroux is a mid-size city in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 53,301. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Châteauroux vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,924 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.2% |
| 350% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% |
| 85% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,198 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $111,600 |
| 60% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $558 |
| 52% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 21,320 |
Property Tax
Climate in Châteauroux
Châteauroux has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (22°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 705 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below France avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8125°N, 1.6936°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Châteauroux has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (2.1").
Schools in Châteauroux
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Agricole Naturapolis | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle La Pingaudière | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jean Moulin | - | - | - | - |
| Établissement Médico Éducatif - EME Chantermerle | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Privée Montessori La Maison des Enfants | - | - | - | - |
| École secondaire La Maison des Enfants | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Jules Michelet | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Jules Michelet | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Jules Michelet | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Jules Michelet | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Pierre et Marie Curie | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Montaigne | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Blaise Pascal | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean Moulin | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Lafayette | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Les Charmilles | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Monnet | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Jean Giraudoux | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Olivier Charbonnier | - | - | - | - |
| Montaigne | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Le Grand Poirier | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Le Grand Poirier | - | - | - | - |
| Les Quatre Vents - Martin Luther King | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire d'application Arago | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Sainte-Solange | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire René Descartes | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Le Colombier | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Saint-Martial | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application des Marins | - | - | - | - |
| Collège des Capucins | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Beaulieu | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Léon XIII | - | - | - | - |
| Etablissement régional d'enseignement adapté Éric Tabarly | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jules Ferry | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Victor Hugo | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle des Marins | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Saint-Pierre | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jules Ferry | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Victor Hugo | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Louis de Frontenac | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle d'application Jean Zay | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Le Colombier | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application Jean Zay | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Rosa Parks | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Saint-Jean | - | - | - | - |
| École 2d degré prof.privee | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean Racine | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Lamartine | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Saint-Martial | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jean Racine | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Lamartine | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Blaise Pascal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Châteauroux
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFI Monde | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| France Bleu Berry | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Générations 90 | 90's, france | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Masein80 | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Châteauroux
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelier Parcheminier | ||||
| Château de Bouges | ||||
| Collection de Voitures Hippomobiles | ||||
| Le Moulin d'Angibault | ||||
| Maison Départementale de la Mémoire Militaire | ||||
| Maison du jardinier - Intérieur Berrichon | ||||
| Maison du Village et du Sabotier | ||||
| Musée Archéologique d'Argentomagus | ||||
| Musée Bertrand | ||||
| Musée de l’abbaye Notre-Dame de Déols | ||||
| Musée de la Chemiserie | ||||
| Musée du Cuir et du Parchemin | ||||
| US Museum (1951-1967) |
Libraries in Châteauroux
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Beaulieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Neuvy Saint-Sépulchre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Départementale de l’Indre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri Cholet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale Rollinat | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Raymonde Vincent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Sylvain Déglantine | 0.0 | |||||
| Complexe Victor Hugo | 0.0 | |||||
| La Maison des Tilleuls | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alfred de Musset | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Ardentes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Eugène Hubert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale Peynet | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Châteauroux
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché Couvert Argenton-sur-Creuse |
Hotels in Châteauroux
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Châteauroux
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Châteauroux
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Châteauroux
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Châteauroux
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Châteauroux
10 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Châteauroux
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Châteauroux
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Châteauroux
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Châteauroux
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Châteauroux
17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Châteauroux
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Châteauroux
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer'Berry | ||||
| L'Atelier de la Bière | ||||
| La Brasserie du Luma | ||||
| Sarl les Bières de Jeu |
Stadiums & Teams in Châteauroux
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Châteauroux
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bourges airport | BOU | Medium Airport |
| Châteauroux Déols airport | CHR | Medium Airport |
| Montluçon-Guéret Airport | MCU | Medium Airport |
| Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre | - | Small Airport |
| Amboise Dierre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aubigny-sur-Nère Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Azat le Ris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bellac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brandes La Perouille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brigueil le Chantre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château de l'Estang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Châteauneuf Sur Cher Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Châteauroux Villers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Évaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Issoudun Le Fay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Blanc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pavillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pouyollet Lizières 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 |
| Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontlevoy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prissac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reuilly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Romorantin Pruniers Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Christophe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Hippolyte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sainte Thorette Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Selles Saint Denis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Souesmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vicq sur Nahon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vierzon-Méreau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Châteauroux
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Châteauroux Beaulieu | |
| Châteauroux Centre Rp | |
| Châteauroux Saint-Christophe | |
| Châteauroux Saint-Jean |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Châteauroux
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle des Rédemptoristes | |
| Chapelle Saint-Martin | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Protestante Évangélique | |
| Église Saint-André | |
| Église Saint-Christophe | |
| Église Saint-Jacques | |
| Église Saint-Jean | |
| Église Saint-Martial | |
| Église Sainte-Thérèse | |
| Église SaintJoseph | |
| Grande Mosquée de Châteauroux | |
| Mosquée Er-Rahma |
Explore Near Châteauroux
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Châteauroux
37 places within 15 km
- • Vestiges du Château de La Motte
- • Vestiges du Château du Maine
- • Plage de Belle-Isle
- • Château d'Arthon
- • Château d'Ozans
- • Château de Beauregard
- • Château de Chandaire
- • Château de Clavières
- + 20 more
- • Bel-Air
- • La Ret
- • Les Buttes
- • Montbain
- • Abbaye de Grammont
- • Vestiges du pont Perrin
- • Vestiges du pont Perrin
- • Laleuf Loisirs
- • Monky Chateauroux
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Châteauroux
What is the population of Châteauroux?
Châteauroux has a population of 53,301 residents and is located in France. The population density is 5,406 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.
Is Châteauroux expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,924, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $558 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Châteauroux?
Châteauroux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°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 29.4 inches.
How is the job market in Châteauroux?
The job market in Châteauroux faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,198 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Châteauroux?
The median home value in Châteauroux is $111,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $558.