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Diou, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Diou is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,594. Elevation: 705 ft (215 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,594 Population 91/sq mi density
705 ft Elevation 215 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,766 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,766 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Diou

Diou

Diou is a commune in the Allier department in central France.

People

Population1,594
Density91/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,766
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units638
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Population1,594
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Coordinates46.5343°, 3.7445°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,766

About Diou

Diou is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,594. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet (215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Diou is $22,766, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (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 96 business establishments.

Income: Diou vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,766
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)96

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Diou is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 638 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 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units638

Property Tax

Diou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.6 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates46.5343°N, 3.7445°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 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 94 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 147 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 150 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 95 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 96 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 136 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 83 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 95 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 70 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 105 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 71 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 108 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 140 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 94 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 123 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 133 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 148 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 147 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 100 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Diou has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Diou

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École maternelle
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Radio Stations near Diou

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Radio Coquelicot MP3

Museums in Diou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dock 713
Église Saint-Nazaire
Glacière du Fourneau
Musée Charolais du Machinisme Agricole
Musée de la céramique
Musée de la mine
Musée rural Montacutain
Observa'Loire
Préhistorama

Libraries in Diou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Médiathèque Jeanne Cressanges0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0

Farmers Markets in Diou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Marché Le Donjon

Castles in Diou

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Saint-Aubin
Château et son parc

Gas Stations in Diou

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garage Moreau

Breweries in Diou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy

Ski Resorts Near Diou

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Diou

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulieu-Liernais AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Diou

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Diou
Relais

Churches & Religious Organizations in Diou

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église abbatiale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Sept-Fons
Église Saint-Aubin
Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte

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 Diou

What is the population of Diou?

Diou has a population of 1,594 residents and is located in France. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

Is Diou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,766, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Diou?

Diou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Diou?

The job market in Diou faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 96 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Diou?

The median home value in Diou is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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