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Cressat, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Cressat is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 521. Elevation: 1,729 ft (527 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
521 Population 40/sq mi density
1,729 ft Elevation 527 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,939 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,939 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $474/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population521
Density40/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,939
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$94,800
Rent$474
Housing Units208
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Population521
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Coordinates46.1400°, 2.1083°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,939

About Cressat

Cressat is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 521. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cressat is $22,939, 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 31 business establishments.

Income: Cressat vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,939
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cressat is $94,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $474 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 208 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$94,800
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$474
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units208

Property Tax

Cressat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates46.1400°N, 2.1083°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 39 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 129 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 140 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 127 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 57 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 77 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 60 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 34 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 64 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 79 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 65 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 58 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 140 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 134 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 148 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 140 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 75 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 120 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 48 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 78 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Cressat has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Cressat

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48 MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Cressat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Am'Carta
Atelier Galerie Christian Girard
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
Maison de la réserve
Maison du Tapissier
Musée Air Mémorial Creusois
Musée archéologique Michel Gallemard
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Guéret
Pôle Arts Plastiques

Libraries in Cressat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative des Ateliers de la Mine0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs0.0
Bibliothèque de Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Multimedia Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel et Artistique Jean Lurçat0.0
Le Chat'Pitre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Municipale de Cressat0.0

Farmers Markets in Cressat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Halle
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubusson
Marché de Boussac
Marché de la place Bonnyaud

Gas Stations in Cressat

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Communale

Ski Resorts Near Cressat

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chastreix 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cressat

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse 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
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cressat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cressat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cressat

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Michel
Église Sainte-Marguerite

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 Cressat

What is the population of Cressat?

Cressat has a population of 521 residents and is located in France. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

Is Cressat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,939, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $474 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 Cressat?

Cressat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

How is the job market in Cressat?

The job market in Cressat faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cressat?

The median home value in Cressat is $94,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $474.

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