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Chey, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Chey is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 601. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
601 Population 104/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,336 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$20,336 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $453/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population601
Density104/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,336
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$90,600
Rent$453
Housing Units240
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population601
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates46.3042°, -0.0507°
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$20,336

About Chey

Chey is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 601. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 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 Chey is $20,336, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Chey vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,336
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chey 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 240 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 4.5x.

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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 Units240

Property Tax

Chey 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 446 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

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates46.3042°N, 0.0507°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

351 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 M5.2 106 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 84 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 53 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 111 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 79 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 59 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 115 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 115 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 108 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 113 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 94 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 74 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 89 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 59 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 106 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 42 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 101 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 75 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 9 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 50 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

Chey 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 Chey

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
Ecole primaire
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Radio Stations near Chey

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bide&Musique MP3 128 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Chey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mines d'argent des rois francs
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 Chey

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 Chey

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

Castles in Chey

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Logis des Foucault

Breweries in Chey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie CLANDO
Brasserie du Val de Sèvre
La Brasserie Pelboise

Airports Near Chey

38 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
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne 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
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chey

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Temple de Chey

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 Chey

What is the population of Chey?

Chey has a population of 601 residents and is located in France. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is Chey expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,336, 73% 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 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chey?

Chey 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 Chey?

The job market in Chey faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chey?

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

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