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Chaunay, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Chaunay is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,257. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,257 Population 171/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,578 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,578 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $453/mo rent

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About Chaunay

Chaunay

Chaunay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.

People

Population1,257
Density171/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,578
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$90,600
Rent$453
Housing Units503
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population1,257
Population Density171 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates46.2073°, 0.1641°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (878 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,578

About Chaunay

Chaunay is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,257. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chaunay is $21,578, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (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 75 business establishments.

Income: Chaunay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,578
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chaunay is $90,600, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $453 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 503 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,600
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$453
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units503

Property Tax

Chaunay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates46.2073°N, 0.1641°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 118 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 103 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 69 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 106 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 99 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 99 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 127 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 117 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 126 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 127 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 79 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 91 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 94 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 78 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 109 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 32 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 118 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 144 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 21 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Chaunay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Chaunay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
École maternelle Chaunay - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chaunay

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Bide&Musique - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine - MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Chaunay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Cormenier
Musée de l'école du Nord Charente
Musée de l'Ordre de Malte
Musée de Rauranum
Musée des Tumulus de Bougon
Musée Expo de Brux
Musée Rural
Tumulus de Bougon

Libraries in Chaunay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Pacher0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Maison Xavier Bernard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque La Fabrik0.0

Farmers Markets in Chaunay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché aux Veaux

Breweries in Chaunay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie CLANDO
Brasserie du Val de Sèvre
Brasserie La Biouss
CharentAles
La Chinchée

Airports Near Chaunay

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Argentine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles-Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield-Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield-Small Airport
Augignac Airfield-Small Airport
Availles Limouzine Airfield-Small Airport
Bataillou Airfield-Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Brettes Airfield-Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield-Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hautefaye Airfield-Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield-Small Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Broue Airfield-Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield-Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Nantillé Airfield-Small Airport
Piste du Tartou-Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Secondigny Airfield-Small Airport
St Jean d'Angély Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chaunay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chaunay

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Léger
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 Chaunay

What is the population of Chaunay?

Chaunay has a population of 1,257 residents and is located in France. The population density is 171 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.

Is Chaunay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,578, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $453 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chaunay?

Chaunay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches.

How is the job market in Chaunay?

The job market in Chaunay faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chaunay?

The median home value in Chaunay is $90,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $453.

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