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Drain, France
Pays de la Loire · France
Drain is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 1,757. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,757 |
| Population Density | 143 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3366°, -1.2077° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Pays de la Loire |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (888 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,700 |
About Drain
Drain is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 1,757. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Drain vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,700 |
| 41% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 105 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,800 |
| 55% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $629 |
| 46% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 703 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3366°N, 1.2077°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Drain has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Drain
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame de L'Enfance | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Les Fritillaires | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Drain
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alouette | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ..87,5!. Nantes | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Loire Océan | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Collines La Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SUN Junior | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Grand Lieu | eclectic, regional radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ici Loire Océan | regional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Europe 2 Pays de la Loire | pop, rock | AAC 127 kbps | |
| DY10 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio DY10 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio NTI | club dj remix dance pop, dj radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AlterNantes | alternative, france | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SUN | Le Son Unique | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Gay Radio FR | gay, hit | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Souvenir | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio44 | chanson française, classic | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Drain
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disque Planète | ||||
| La Maison de l'Apiculteur | ||||
| Maison du Mineur et des Énergies | ||||
| Maison du Muscadet | ||||
| Musée "Au Siècle Passé" | ||||
| Musée de la Chaussure | ||||
| Musée du Vignoble Nantais | ||||
| Musée Joachim du Bellay | ||||
| Musée LU |
Libraries in Drain
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au plaisir de lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Antoine de Saint-Exupéry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de La Meilleraye-de-Bretagne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Landes à Prévert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Temps libre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Cryptolivre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Renaudière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Les Belles Lignes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Les Mots Passant | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marcel Rouvreau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Montfaucon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Montigné | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Angrie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Haute Goulaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Porte-Plume | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour Petits et Grands | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Roussay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Crespin-sur-Moine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Germain-sur-Moine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Tillières | 0.0 | |||||
| Bouillon de Culture | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre René Cassin | 0.0 | |||||
| Comme un Roman | 0.0 | |||||
| Erdre en Pages | 0.0 | |||||
| L'École Buissonnière | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Orange Bleue | 0.0 | |||||
| La Forge aux Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Jardin des Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Les Amis du Livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Les Milles et Une Pages | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Au fil des mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Claire Bretécher | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque l’Expression Plurielle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Pléiade | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Passe Muraille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Quatre Vents | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Mille et Une Pages | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale La Chapelle-Basse-Mer | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque St-Exupéry | 0.0 | |||||
| Mille et Une Pages | 0.0 | |||||
| Récré à Lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Source et Rêverie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Drain
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle des vinaigriers | |||||
| Les halles | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché aux Affaires | |||||
| Marché de Vallet | |||||
| Marché des 4 Vents | |||||
| Parking | |||||
| Place des Mauges | |||||
| Place du Commerce | |||||
| Place Saint-Pierre |
Castles in Drain
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Drain
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de l'Ouche | ||||
| Brasserie du Cadran | ||||
| Brasserie La ConviviAle | ||||
| Brasserie Tête Haute | ||||
| Brasserie Will's | ||||
| L'Incontournable | ||||
| La Gouleyante | ||||
| Les Gorgées de bière | ||||
| O'Malt | ||||
| Post Mortem |
Stadiums & Teams in Drain
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Drain
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport | EDM | Medium Airport |
| Laval-Entrammes Airport | LVA | Medium Airport |
| Nantes Atlantique Airport | NTE | Medium Airport |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport | RNS | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de l'Emonière | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux | - | Small Airport |
| Amanlis Janzé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ancenis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beausoleil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breuil Barret Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Châteaubriant Pouancé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chesnaie ULM Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cholet Le Pontreau airfield | CET | Small Airport |
| Coëx La Boissière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frossay Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| la brossette Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Dominelais Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Planche Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Possardière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de la Morière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mauléon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montaigu St Georges Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mouchamps Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantes Héric Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piste privée de La Cornélie | - | Small Airport |
| Pléchatel Faroulais Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Philbert de Bouaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Sigismond ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Sulpice des Landes | - | Small Airport |
| Secondigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sèvremoine Ultralight strip | - | Small Airport |
| Solib'Ailes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soulaire Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Valanjou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Drain
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Drain
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Sainte-Appoline | |
| Église Notre-Dame |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Drain
What is the population of Drain?
Drain has a population of 1,757 residents and is located in France. The population density is 143 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles.
Is Drain expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,700, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $629 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Drain?
Drain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Drain?
The unemployment rate in Drain is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 105 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Drain?
The median home value in Drain is $125,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $629.