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Chenay, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Chenay is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 560. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
560 Population 97/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,622 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,622 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $453/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population560
Density97/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,622
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$90,600
Rent$453
Housing Units224
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population560
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates46.3253°, -0.0340°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,622

About Chenay

Chenay is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 560. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chenay is $21,622, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (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 34 business establishments.

Income: Chenay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,622
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chenay 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 224 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.

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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 Units224

Property Tax

Chenay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates46.3253°N, 0.0340°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

349 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 M5.2 108 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 84 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 55 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 114 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 80 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 91 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 60 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 117 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 117 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 105 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 115 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 74 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 60 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 89 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 107 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 40 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 99 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 115 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 12 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 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 (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Chenay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Chenay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole primaire
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Radio Stations near Chenay

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bide&Musique MP3 128 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chenay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mines d'argent des rois francs
Musée Archéologique et Historique de Béruges
Musée Cantonal
Musée de Rauranum
Musée des Tumulus de Bougon
Musée du Poitou Protestant
Musée du Sous-Officier
Musée du Vitrail
Musée Expo de Brux
Musée Monet-Goyon
Tumulus de Bougon

Libraries in Chenay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aqua Libris - Médiathèque inter-communale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Pacher0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Espace Huguette et James CHAUVET0.0
Maison Xavier Bernard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque La Fabrik0.0
salle Romane0.0

Farmers Markets in Chenay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
Marché aux Veaux
Marché de la ville

Breweries in Chenay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie CLANDO
Brasserie du Val de Sèvre
La Brasserie Pelboise

Airports Near Chenay

36 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 de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Archigny Chenevelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sepmes AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chenay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Temple protestant

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 Chenay

What is the population of Chenay?

Chenay has a population of 560 residents and is located in France. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is Chenay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,622, 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 Chenay?

Chenay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

How is the job market in Chenay?

The job market in Chenay faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chenay?

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

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