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Chezal-Benoît, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Chezal-Benoît is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 970. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
970 Population 47/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,106 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,106 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $475/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population970
Density47/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,106
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,000
Rent$475
Housing Units388
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population970
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates46.8245°, 2.1131°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,106

About Chezal-Benoît

Chezal-Benoît is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 970. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chezal-Benoît is $24,106, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (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 58 business establishments.

Income: Chezal-Benoît vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,106
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chezal-Benoît is $95,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $475 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 388 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$475
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units388

Property Tax

Climate in Chezal-Benoît

Chezal-Benoît has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.4° 58.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.9° 50.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 52.8
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.3° 62.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.1° 75.9
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.8° 58.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.2° 63.5
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.2° 53.5
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22.1° 56.7
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.2° 74.2
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.6° / 11.2° 69.3
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.9° 67.4
Chezal-Benoît experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates46.8245°N, 2.1131°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 128 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 76 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 134 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 76 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 108 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 64 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 112 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 131 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 76 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 57 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 106 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 48 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 131 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 138 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 109 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 51 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 111 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 72 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 64 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Chezal-Benoît has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Chezal-Benoît

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFI Monde MP3 64 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry MP3 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
Radio numéro 1 local, loiret MP3 128 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chezal-Benoît

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Centre De La Presse
Le Moulin d'Angibault
Maison de George Sand
Musée de l'Hospice Saint-Roch
Musée De La Fonderie
Musée de la Poterie
Musée de Poche George Sand et de la Vallée Noire
Musée des Arts et des Traditions Paysannes
Musée des Racines
Musée Michel Langlois
Musée Sitazin

Libraries in Chezal-Benoît

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de la Châtre0.0
Bibliothèque de Reigny0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Août0.0
Bibliothèque du Châtelet en Berry0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
La Maison des Tilleuls0.0
Médiathèque Alfred de Musset0.0
Médiathèque de Lunery0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Peynet0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque Robert Desnos0.0

Farmers Markets in Chezal-Benoît

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Emmaus
Marché d'Issoudun
Marché de La Châtre
Marché de Lignières
Marché de Saint-Août
Marché de Saint-Août

Castles in Chezal-Benoît

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de maître

Gas Stations in Chezal-Benoît

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Chezal-Benoît

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de l'Atelier 235
La Sagotte

Stadiums & Teams in Chezal-Benoît

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chezal-Benoît

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Romorantin Pruniers AirbaseSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chezal-Benoît

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Chezal-Benoît

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Instituts Thérapeutiques Éducatifs et Pédagogiques

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chezal-Benoît

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Saint-Pierre

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 Chezal-Benoît

What is the population of Chezal-Benoît?

Chezal-Benoît has a population of 970 residents and is located in France. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.

Is Chezal-Benoît expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,106, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $475 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chezal-Benoît?

Chezal-Benoît has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Chezal-Benoît?

The job market in Chezal-Benoît faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chezal-Benoît?

The median home value in Chezal-Benoît is $95,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $475.

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