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Hérisson, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Hérisson is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 722. Elevation: 653 ft (199 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
722 Population 67/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,684 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,684 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $417/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population722
Density67/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,684
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$417
Housing Units289
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Population722
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Coordinates46.5086°, 2.7114°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (725 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,684

About Hérisson

Hérisson is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 722. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Hérisson is $23,684, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (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 43 business establishments.

Income: Hérisson vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,684
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hérisson is $83,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $417 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 289 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 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,400
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$417
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units289

Property Tax

Hérisson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates46.5086°N, 2.7114°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

265 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 32 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 59 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 133 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 105 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 112 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 63 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 95 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 72 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 54 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 144 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 61 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 89 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 109 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 130 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 144 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 98 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 120 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 74 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 148 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 84 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Hérisson has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Hérisson

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ancienne école maternelle et élémentaire
École élémentaire Jean-Charles Varennes
École élémentaire
École élémentaire de Louroux Hodement
École élémentaire de Maillet
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Radio Stations near Hérisson

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Hérisson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fonds d'Art Moderne et Contemporain
La Maison du Chaufournier
La Toque
Maison-École du Grand Meaulnes
MuPop
Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine
Musée du Canal du Berry
Musée du terroir hérissonnais
Musée Émile Guillaumin
Musée Émile Mâle
Musée Saint-Vic
Pôle de l'Or - Pyramide des métiers d’art
Salle De La Forge

Libraries in Hérisson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Vitte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saulzais-Le-Potier0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Isabel Godin0.0
La Pléiade0.0
Léo Ferré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbouillant0.0
Médiathèque Mots passants0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque d’Orval0.0

Farmers Markets in Hérisson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché Rolin

Cafes in Hérisson

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buvette Bourbonnaise
Charles Ville
chez meme louise

Castles in Hérisson

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Hérisson
Château de la Roche-Othon

Veterinaries in Hérisson

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Docteur B. Faureau

Stadiums & Teams in Hérisson

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hérisson

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hérisson

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hérisson
Le Brethon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hérisson

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Calvaire
Église
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Sauveur

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 Hérisson

What is the population of Hérisson?

Hérisson has a population of 722 residents and is located in France. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

Is Hérisson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,684, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $417 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hérisson?

Hérisson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches.

How is the job market in Hérisson?

The job market in Hérisson faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hérisson?

The median home value in Hérisson is $83,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $417.

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