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Folles, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Folles is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 529. Elevation: 1,096 ft (334 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
529 Population 44/sq mi density
1,096 ft Elevation 334 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,384 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,384 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, $409/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population529
Density44/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,384
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,800
Rent$409
Housing Units212
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Population529
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Coordinates46.1154°, 1.4601°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$21,384

About Folles

Folles is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 529. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Folles is $21,384, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Folles vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,384
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Folles is $81,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $409 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 212 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 3.8x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,800
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$409
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units212

Property Tax

Climate in Folles

Folles has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1025 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 90.1
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.7° / 8.4° 74.7
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.1° 76.2
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6.3° / 14.8° 89.0
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.6° 92.7
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 22° 81.1
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.1° 62.4
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 14.8° / 24.5° 72.3
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 11.9° / 20.7° 78.6
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.2° 96.7
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.9° / 10.8° 105.7
Dec 5.3°C / 42°F 2.7° / 7.9° 105.0
Folles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.2 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates46.1154°N, 1.4601°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above France avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 130 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 89 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 113 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 82 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 119 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 122 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 105 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 111 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 119 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 107 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 44 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 132 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 38 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 67 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 113 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 85 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 52 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 106 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 45 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Folles has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Folles

6 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
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Folles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Valadon
Galerie de Peintures de Monsieur Forjan
Micro Folie
Micro-Folie
Musée de la minéralogie et pétrographie
Musée du Vélo du Haut Limousin
Musée René Baubérot
Musée René Baubérot
Scénovision
Urêka

Libraries in Folles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Châtelus-le-Marcheix0.0
Bibliothèque Francophone Multimédia annexe Beaubreuil0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Gartempe Saint-Pardoux0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Benjamin Bord0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque au fil des mots0.0
Médiathèque René Chatreix0.0

Farmers Markets in Folles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché Châteauponsac

Castles in Folles

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Chambon

Breweries in Folles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Lémovice
Brasserie BRÂM
Brasserie Sostra

Airports Near Folles

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent 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 Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Folles

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Folles

Churches & Religious Organizations in Folles

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Blaise

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Folles

What is the population of Folles?

Folles has a population of 529 residents and is located in France. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles.

Is Folles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,384, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $81,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $409 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Folles?

Folles has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Folles?

The job market in Folles faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Folles?

The median home value in Folles is $81,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $409.

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