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Chéraute, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Chéraute is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,325. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,325 Population 97/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,646 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$24,646 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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About Chéraute

Chéraute

Chéraute is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.

People

Population1,325
Density97/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,646
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Housing Units530
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population1,325
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates43.2314°, -0.8684°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,190 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,646

About Chéraute

Chéraute is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,325. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chéraute is $24,646, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (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 80 business establishments.

Income: Chéraute vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,646
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chéraute is $101,400, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $507 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 530 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,400
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$507
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units530

Property Tax

Chéraute enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area13.6 sq mi (35.2 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates43.2314°N, 0.8684°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,033 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 17, 2023.

Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 52 km
May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 66 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 66 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 98 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 43 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 65 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 41 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 95 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 125 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 97 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 90 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 44 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 67 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 39 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 28 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 86 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 41 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 118 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 10 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in

Chéraute has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 47°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Chéraute

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée général et technologique du Pays de Soule - - - -
Collège Argia - - - -
École Primaire Privée Ikastola Eperra - - - -
École primaire publique Gaztelaïa - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chéraute

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ràdio País bearn, folk MP3 128 kbps
Irulegiko Irratia abisuak, basque music MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Chéraute

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interprétation de Navarrenx
Centre d'Interprétation des stèles du Pays Basque
Ecomusée du Pastoralisme Ça-ï Ça-ï
Espace Culturel Bideak
La Maison du Barétous
La Poudrière
Musée de la chaise
Musée du Camp de Gurs
Musée du Château de Laàs
Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises
Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises
Tour Monréal

Libraries in Chéraute

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arette pas de Lire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale d'Amikuze0.0

Farmers Markets in Chéraute

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché couvert

Gas Stations in Chéraute

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Breweries in Chéraute

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Akerbeltz
Brasserie Luma
La Clouque

Ski Resorts Near Chéraute

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí Aramón Panticosa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Formigal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estación de Esquí Aramón Formigal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estación de esquí de Candanchú 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Somport 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estación Invernal de Astún 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Artouste 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gourette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Pierre-Saint-Martin 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chéraute

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biarritz Pays Basque airportBIQMedium Airport
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base-Medium Airport
Pau Pyrénées AirportPUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Lasclaveries-Small Airport
Aire-sur-l'Adour Airfield-Small Airport
Amou Airfield-Small Airport
Andoins Airfield-Small Airport
Benesse Maremne Airfield-Small Airport
Boeil Bezing Airfield-Small Airport
Cabaliros Altiport-Small Airport
Claracq Villa les Palmiers Airfield-Small Airport
Dax Seyresse Airfield-Small Airport
Escary Aramits Altiport-Small Airport
Gurmençon Airfield-Small Airport
Itxassou Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbier Airfield-Small Airport
Malaussanne Airfield-Small Airport
Maslacq Airfield-Small Airport
Maupas Airfield-Small Airport
Navarrenx Airfield-Small Airport
Oloron Herrere Airfield-Small Airport
Ozenx Montrestrucq Airfield-Small Airport
Rion Des Landes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Pée sur Nivelle Airfield-Small Airport
Sames Airfield-Small Airport
Santa Cilia De Jaca Airfield-Small Airport
Sévignacq Airfield-Small Airport
Tartas Airfield-Small Airport
Vallon des Bergons-Small Airport
Viella Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chéraute

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Chéraute

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
FAM Bizideki

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chéraute

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
Chapelle Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Sainte-Catherine

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 Chéraute

What is the population of Chéraute?

Chéraute has a population of 1,325 residents and is located in France. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.

Is Chéraute expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,646, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,400 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $507 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chéraute?

Chéraute enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches.

How is the job market in Chéraute?

Chéraute has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chéraute?

The median home value in Chéraute is $101,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $507.

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