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Jarnac, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Jarnac is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 4,878. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,878 Population 1,054/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,127 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,127 median income, 11.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $600/mo rent

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About Jarnac

Jarnac

Jarnac is a commune in the Charente department, southwestern France. It is situated on the right (north) bank of the river Charente 20 km west of Angoulême, and about 10 km east of and Cognac.

People

Population4,878
Density1,054/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,127
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$600
Housing Units1,951
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population4,878
Population Density1,054 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates45.6816°, -0.1733°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,177 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$24,127

About Jarnac

Jarnac is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 4,878. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Jarnac is $24,127, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 293 business establishments.

Income: Jarnac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,127
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.7%
225% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)293

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jarnac is $120,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,951 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$600
48% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,951

Property Tax

Jarnac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density1,054/sq mi
Coordinates45.6816°N, 0.1733°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 92 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 129 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 73 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 42 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 117 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 102 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 101 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 100 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 99 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 94 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 131 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 55 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 125 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 95 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 95 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 22 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 119 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 61 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 87 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Jarnac has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Jarnac

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Saint-Pierre - - - -
École Saint-Pierre - - - -
Collège Jean Lartaut - - - -
École Maternelle Pauline Kergomard - - - -
École élémentaire Ferdinand Buisson - - - -
Maison Familiale Rurale De Jarnac - - - -
École Maternelle Claude Debussy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jarnac

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Attitude - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zaï Zaï alternative rock, chill MP3 128 kbps
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Bide&Musique - MP3 128 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Jarnac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace d'Interprétation du Gallo-Romain des Bouchauds
Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs
Maison des Gabarriers
Maison natale de François Mitterand
Musée Alfred de Vigny
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée de la Gare
Musée des savoir-faire du Cognac;Espace Découverte
Musée des Vieux Outils
Parc des Expositions de Cognac
Rémy Martin

Libraries in Jarnac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Breuil (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Coeur de Charente Aigre - Tusson - Saint-Fraigne0.0
Espace du prieuré (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Les Amis du Livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Ernest Labrousse0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale du Rouillacais0.0
Médiathèque La Kinkaïri0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Jarnac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de plein vent
Marché de Rouillac
Marché de Saint-Jacques
Marché du Tambourinour
Marché plein air
Marché plein air
Marché plein air
Marché plein vent
Place du Champ de Foire
Ruche Cognac
Ruche de Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

Hotels in Jarnac

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Ligaro

Cafes in Jarnac

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Union
La Comédie

Castles in Jarnac

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château des Chabannes
Château Saint-Martial
Logis de Nanclas

Clinics in Jarnac

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Le Mas Blanc
Clinique Villa Bleue

Train Stations in Jarnac

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jarnac-Charente

Gas Stations in Jarnac

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #842342793
Intermarché
U Express

Banks in Jarnac

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Jarnac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Big Hop
Brasserie des Gabariers
Brasserie Jukebox
L'Ogre
La Goule

Stadiums & Teams in Jarnac

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jarnac

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Argentine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-Tourette-Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield-Small Airport
Brettes Airfield-Small Airport
Campsegret Airfield-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Champ rose Airfield-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Corme Ecluse Airfield-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hautefaye Airfield-Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield-Small Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Broue Airfield-Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze Airfield-Small Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield-Small Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield-Small Airport
Nantillé Airfield-Small Airport
Pillac Airfield-Small Airport
Piste du Tartou-Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Estèphe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Hélène Airfield-Small Airport
Saintes Thénac Airfield-Small Airport
St Jean d'Angély Airfield-Small Airport
Tieleman Aviation Airfield-Small Airport
ulm air estuaire Airfield-Small Airport
Usseau Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Jarnac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jarnac

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre
Temple protestant

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 Jarnac

What is the population of Jarnac?

Jarnac has a population of 4,878 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,054 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is Jarnac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,127, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Jarnac?

Jarnac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Jarnac?

The job market in Jarnac faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 293 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jarnac?

The median home value in Jarnac is $120,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $600.

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