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Chauny, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Chauny is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 13,176. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
13,176 Population 2,568/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,066 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$20,066 median income, 23.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $553/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population13,176
Density2,568/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,066
Unemployment23.5%
Poverty29.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$553
Housing Units5,270
Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population13,176
Population Density2,568 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates49.6151°, 3.2186°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (928 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$20,066

About Chauny

Chauny is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 13,176. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chauny is $20,066, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 791 business establishments.

Income: Chauny vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,066
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.5%
553% above France avg
Poverty Rate29.0%
134% above France avg
Establishments (County)791

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chauny is $110,600, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $553 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,270 total housing units in the city. 30.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,600
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$553
52% below France avg
Rent Burden30.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,270

Property Tax

Climate in Chauny

Chauny has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 769 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -4.6° / 12.2° 67.4
Feb 5.7°C / 42°F -4.1° / 15.9° 61.6
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F -2.8° / 19.1° 62.1
Apr 9.7°C / 49°F -2.8° / 22.2° 45.3
May 13.4°C / 56°F 2.6° / 24.9° 57.8
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 7.2° / 30.3° 74.5
Jul 19°C / 66°F 9.6° / 32.9° 60.2
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 9.9° / 31.2° 44.9
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 6° / 29.6° 61.3
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 3.5° / 23° 89.3
Nov 7°C / 45°F -1.8° / 16.1° 66.5
Dec 4.7°C / 40°F -4.2° / 13.9° 78.7
Chauny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density2,568/sq mi
Coordinates49.6151°N, 3.2186°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 108 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 95 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 150 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 94 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 149 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 94 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 147 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 99 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 46 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 99 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 100 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 92 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 96 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 137 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 94 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 94 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 115 km
Jul 22, 1994 1 km WSW of Proven, Belgium M2.7 147 km
Apr 30, 2002 0 km SSE of Waudrez, Belgium M2.7 111 km
Jan 31, 2003 2 km SSE of Loverval, Belgium M2.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Chauny has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Chauny

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire La Résidence - - - -
École maternelle Groupe scolaire Renan - - - -
École maternelle Chardonnier-Lejeune - - - -
École maternelle Germaine Harleux - - - -
École élémentaire André Boulloche - - - -
Collège Jacques Cartier - - - -
Lycée professionnel Jean Macé - - - -
Collège Victor Hugo - - - -
École élémentaire de La Chaussée - - - -
École Maternelle de la Chaussée - - - -
Lycée Saint-Charles - - - -
Groupe scolaire Jean Jaurès - École élémentaire du Centre - - - -
École élémentaire Renan - - - -
Institution Saint-Charles - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Gay Lussac - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Victor Hugo - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé Saint-Charles - - - -
Collège Saint-Charles - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Charles - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chauny

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio puisaleine oldies, pop MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Chauny

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arsenal de l'Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes
Espace Saint-Jacques
La Forge de Désiré Dequin
La maison de Marie-Jeanne
Musée Antoine Lécuyer
Musée de la résistance et de la déportation
Musée de Soissons
Musée du Noyonnais
Musée franco-américain du château de Blérancourt
Musée Jean Calvin
Musée Jeanne d'Aboville
Musée Motobécane
Musée municipal
Village des Métiers d'Antan & Musée Motobécane

Libraries in Chauny

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque et médiathèque de Jussy0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Onézime-Hénin0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Espace Marceline0.0
Hôtel Joly de Bammeville0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Espace Voltaire0.0
Médiathèque d'Alaincourt0.0
Médiathèque georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
Société académique de Saint-Quentin0.0

Farmers Markets in Chauny

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anciennes Halles municipales
Marché aux poissons
Marché Couvert
Place Léon Lhérondelle

Hotels in Chauny

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Chateaubriand
Le Picardie

Cafes in Chauny

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Bistrot du Marché
Le Central

Cinemas in Chauny

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Lumières

Veterinaries in Chauny

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #12135007988
FR #8569691210

Train Stations in Chauny

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chauny

Bus Stations in Chauny

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Transports Scolaires

Gas Stations in Chauny

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Chauny

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
SG

Gyms in Chauny

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Instant forme
Wake Up Form Chauny

Breweries in Chauny

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'écol aux Mousses

Stadiums & Teams in Chauny

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chauny

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charles de Gaulle International AirportCDGLarge Airport
Creil Air BaseCSFMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Brochot Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Château-Thierry-Belleau Airfield-Small Airport
Chelles-le-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
Compiègne Margny Airfield-Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
La Trétoire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville Airfield-Small Airport
Meaux-Esbly Airfield-Small Airport
Montdidier Airfield-Small Airport
Mosloy Airfield-Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield-Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield-Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chauny

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chauny

Treatment Centers in Chauny

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet d'Infirmières et de Kinésithérapie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chauny

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Hébert de Chauny
Église Évangélique Baptiste
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Martin
Mosquée Essalam

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 Chauny

What is the population of Chauny?

Chauny has a population of 13,176 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,568 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

Is Chauny expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,066, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,600 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $553 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Chauny?

Chauny has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chauny?

The job market in Chauny faces challenges, with unemployment at 23.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 791 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chauny?

The median home value in Chauny is $110,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $553.

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