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Chérac, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Chérac is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,094. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,094 Population 95/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,840 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,840 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$127,200 home value, $636/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,094
Density95/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,840
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$127,200
Rent$636
Housing Units438
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population1,094
Population Density95 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates45.7046°, -0.4386°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation51.4 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$24,840

About Chérac

Chérac is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,094. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chérac is $24,840, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (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 66 business establishments.

Income: Chérac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,840
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)66

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chérac is $127,200, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $636 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 438 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,200
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$636
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units438

Property Tax

Chérac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 264 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 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates45.7046°N, 0.4386°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above France avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 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 72 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 118 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 61 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 41 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 105 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 81 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 79 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 81 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 90 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 83 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 119 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 116 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 74 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 105 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 36 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 68 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 64 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 100 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 149 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Chérac has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 44°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Chérac

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Bide&Musique - MP3 128 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Chérac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien musée municipal de la Céramique
Jardin de Gabriel
Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs
Maison des Aqueducs
Maison du Patrimoine
Micro-Folie
Micro-Folie
Musée archéologique
Musée Archéologique de Pons
Musée Artisanal et Rural
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée de l'Echevinage
Musée de la miniature
Musée de la Pêche aux Engins et aux Filets
Musée des Bujoliers
Musée des Cordeliers
Musée des savoir-faire du Cognac;Espace Découverte
Musée du Présidial
Musée Dupuy-Mestreau
Paléosite Saint Césaire
Parc des Expositions de Cognac
Rémy Martin

Libraries in Chérac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Breuil (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Pérignac0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Guy Chapuis0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Simone Veil0.0
Biblothèque Municipale de Mazeray0.0
Espace du prieuré (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Les Amis du Livre0.0
Médiathénac Edmond Maguier0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
mediathéque de La Chapelle des Pots0.0
Médiathèque de Préguillac0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque Dominique de Roux0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Saint-Jean-d'Angély0.0
Médiathèque municipale Roger Chéneau0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Senillou0.0

Farmers Markets in Chérac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
La Ferme Santone
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de Saint-Jacques
Marché de Saint-Savinien
Marché Jeudi Matin
Marché plein air
Marché plein air
Marché Saint-Pierre
Place du Champ de Foire
Ruche Cognac

Castles in Chérac

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Dion

Breweries in Chérac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Big Hop
Brasserie Jukebox
Chez Georges
La Tumult'tueuse
Le Rive Droite
Petr'hops

Stadiums & Teams in Chérac

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chérac

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-Tourette-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-Montalivet-Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield-Small Airport
Arvert Airfield-Small Airport
Brettes Airfield-Small Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Champ rose Airfield-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Corme Ecluse Airfield-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield-Small Airport
Fontenay Le Comte Airfield-Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield-Small Airport
La Broue Airfield-Small Airport
Le Thou Airfield-Small Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield-Small Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield-Small Airport
Nantillé Airfield-Small Airport
Pillac Airfield-Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Estèphe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Hélène Airfield-Small Airport
Saintes Thénac Airfield-Small Airport
Soulac Sur Mer Airfield-Small Airport
St Jean d'Angély Airfield-Small Airport
ulm air estuaire Airfield-Small Airport
Usseau Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chérac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Intercommunale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chérac

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais

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 Chérac

What is the population of Chérac?

Chérac has a population of 1,094 residents and is located in France. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

Is Chérac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,840, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,200 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $636 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 Chérac?

Chérac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches.

How is the job market in Chérac?

The job market in Chérac faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 66 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chérac?

The median home value in Chérac is $127,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $636.

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