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Dun-le-Palestel, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Dun-le-Palestel is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,125. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,125 Population 96/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,263 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,263 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $457/mo rent

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About Dun-le-Palestel

Dun-le-Palestel

Dun-le-Palestel is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.

People

Population1,125
Density96/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,263
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$91,400
Rent$457
Housing Units450
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population1,125
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates46.3061°, 1.6655°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (932 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,263

About Dun-le-Palestel

Dun-le-Palestel is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,125. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Dun-le-Palestel is $23,263, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (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 68 business establishments.

Income: Dun-le-Palestel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,263
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dun-le-Palestel is $91,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $457 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 450 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,400
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$457
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units450

Property Tax

Dun-le-Palestel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates46.3061°N, 1.6655°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

300 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 72 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 125 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 139 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 92 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 137 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 140 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 95 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 128 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 95 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 98 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 117 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 38 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 147 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 101 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 12 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 127 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 47 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 108 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 32 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in

Dun-le-Palestel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Dun-le-Palestel

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
Collège Benjamin Bord
École maternelle
École Maternelle
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Radio Stations near Dun-le-Palestel

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry MP3 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 Dun-le-Palestel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Carrasco
Espace Monet Rollinat
Galerie de Peintures de Monsieur Forjan
Hôtel Lépinat
Klepsydra
La Maison des Sorcière
La Tuilerie de Pouligny
Maison Atelier Léon Detroy
Maison de George Sand
Micro Folie
Micro-Folie
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Guéret
Musée de la Vallée de la Creuse
Musée Serge Delaveau
Pôle Arts Plastiques
Scénovision

Libraries in Dun-le-Palestel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliohèque Athanase Bassinet0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Crozon0.0
Bibliothèque Mis & Thiennot0.0
Bibliothèque Multimedia Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Benjamin Bord0.0
Médiathèque d'Aigurande0.0
Médiathèque de Cluis0.0
Médiathèque René Chatreix0.0

Farmers Markets in Dun-le-Palestel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Cluis
Marché
Marché Aigurande
Marché Aigurande
Marché d'Orsennes
Marché de la place Bonnyaud

Veterinaries in Dun-le-Palestel

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de la Tuilerie

Gas Stations in Dun-le-Palestel

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Super

Breweries in Dun-le-Palestel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Kreuse
Brasserie Sostra
La Brasserie du Luma

Airports Near Dun-le-Palestel

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dun-le-Palestel

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dun-le-Palestel
Lafat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dun-le-Palestel

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Conversion de Saint-Paul
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Reconnaissance
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Église Saint-Sulpice

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 Dun-le-Palestel

What is the population of Dun-le-Palestel?

Dun-le-Palestel has a population of 1,125 residents and is located in France. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

Is Dun-le-Palestel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,263, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $457 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Dun-le-Palestel?

Dun-le-Palestel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

How is the job market in Dun-le-Palestel?

The job market in Dun-le-Palestel faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 68 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dun-le-Palestel?

The median home value in Dun-le-Palestel is $91,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $457.

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