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Chizé, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Chizé is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 923. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
923 Population 102/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,026 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,026 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $521/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population923
Density102/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,026
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,200
Rent$521
Housing Units369
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population923
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates46.1158°, -0.3475°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,026

About Chizé

Chizé is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 923. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chizé is $23,026, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (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 55 business establishments.

Income: Chizé vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,026
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chizé is $104,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $521 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 369 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.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$521
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units369

Property Tax

Chizé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates46.1158°N, 0.3475°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above France avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

319 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 77 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 81 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 31 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 87 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 71 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 85 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 86 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 134 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 52 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 86 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 123 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 84 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 48 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 98 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 76 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 71 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 115 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 22 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 64 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Chizé has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Chizé

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Attitude MP3 192 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 Chizé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jardin de sculpture romane de Lozay
Micro-Folie
Mines d'argent des rois francs
Musée Bernard d'Agesci
Musée départemental de l'École publique
Musée des Cordeliers
Musée des Vieux Outils
Musée du cheval et de l'art équestre
Musée du Donjon
Musée du Poitou Protestant
Musée Monet-Goyon
Palais mondial des clowns

Libraries in Chizé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque annexe du Clou-Bouchet0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale L'Envol des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Biblothèque Municipale de Mazeray0.0
CDI0.0
Espace de la Tour du Prince0.0
Espace Huguette et James CHAUVET0.0
Espace livre0.0
L'île aux livres0.0
Médialudothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Léonce-Perret0.0
Médiathèque Madeleine-Chapsal0.0
Médiathèque Municipale « Louis Perceau »0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Saint-Jean-d'Angély0.0
Médiathèque Pierre-Henri Mitard0.0
Médiathèque Pierre-Moinot0.0
Souché0.0

Farmers Markets in Chizé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché "Les Halles"
Marché couvert
Marché de Chauray
Place Aristide Briand
Place du marché du Petit Fief

Castles in Chizé

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Parsay

Zoos in Chizé

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoodyssée
Zoorama européen de Chizé

Banks in Chizé

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Chizé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin
La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin
La Brasserie Pelboise
La Chamoise

Stadiums & Teams in Chizé

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chizé

43 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
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux 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
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chizé

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aux Quatra's

Treatment Centers in Chizé

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mélioris Le Grand Feu

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chizé

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Chizé

What is the population of Chizé?

Chizé has a population of 923 residents and is located in France. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

Is Chizé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,026, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $521 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 Chizé?

Chizé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches.

How is the job market in Chizé?

The job market in Chizé faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chizé?

The median home value in Chizé is $104,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $521.

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