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Chirac, France

Occitanie · France

Chirac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,095. Elevation: 2,087 ft (636 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,095 Population 228/sq mi density
2,087 ft Elevation 636 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,397 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,397 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$91,600 home value, $458/mo rent

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About Chirac

Chirac

Chirac is a former commune in the Lozère département in southern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Bourgs-sur-Colagne. Its population was 1,135 in 2022.

People

Population1,095
Density228/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,397
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,600
Rent$458
Housing Units438
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Population1,095
Population Density228 / sq mi
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Coordinates44.5229°, 3.2665°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$24,397

About Chirac

Chirac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,095. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet (636 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chirac is $24,397, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (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: Chirac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,397
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% 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 Chirac is $91,600, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $458 (61% 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,600
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$458
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units438

Property Tax

Chirac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density228/sq mi
Coordinates44.5229°N, 3.2665°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 93 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 149 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 49 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 62 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 51 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 121 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 78 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 52 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 86 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 150 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 64 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 45 km
Mar 25, 1996 2 km W of Rochefort-du-Gard, France M3.1 127 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 41 km
May 11, 1995 8 km SE of Fontannes, France M3.1 91 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 68 km
Apr 6, 2003 near the south coast of France M3.1 132 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 66 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France M3.1 84 km
Jul 30, 1995 7 km WSW of Job, France M3.1 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Chirac has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Chirac

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Sainte-Angèle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chirac

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Soulbox - MP3 96 kbps
Radio CISBA - AAC+ 128 kbps
Totem Lozère - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chirac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Domaine Départemental des Boissets
Musée archéologique de Banassac
Musée archéologique de Javols
Musée des loups
Musée du Gévaudan
Musée Jean Boudou
Musée municipal archéologique
Utopix

Libraries in Chirac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Chirac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La halle
Place de l'Aire
Place des Salelles

Train Stations in Chirac

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chirac

Ski Resorts Near Chirac

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laguiole 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Lioran 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chirac

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres-Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye-Small Airport
Bozouls Airfield-Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield-Small Airport
Florac Ste Enimie Airfield-Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield-Small Airport
La Grand'combe Airfield-Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield-Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield-Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield-Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chirac

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Chirac
Relais La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chirac

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Thècle
Église Saint-Bonnet
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Romain

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 Chirac

What is the population of Chirac?

Chirac has a population of 1,095 residents and is located in France. The population density is 228 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Chirac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,397, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $458 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chirac?

Chirac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chirac?

The unemployment rate in Chirac is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 66 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chirac?

The median home value in Chirac is $91,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $458.

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