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La Chapelaude, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

La Chapelaude is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 968. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
968 Population 72/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,116 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,116 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $417/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population968
Density72/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,116
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$417
Housing Units387
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population968
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates46.4200°, 2.5047°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,116

About La Chapelaude

La Chapelaude is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 968. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Chapelaude is $24,116, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (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 58 business establishments.

Income: La Chapelaude vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,116
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Chapelaude 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 387 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 Units387

Property Tax

La Chapelaude experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates46.4200°N, 2.5047°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

271 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 22 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 110 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 125 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 54 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 97 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 58 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 52 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 83 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 54 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 56 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 75 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 94 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 133 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 140 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 52 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 83 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 114 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 56 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 105 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 80 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in

La Chapelaude has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.5").

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Schools in La Chapelaude

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École élémentaire Fargin Fayolle
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Radio Stations near La Chapelaude

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48 MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps

Museums in La Chapelaude

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fonds d'Art Moderne et Contemporain
La Toque
Maison de la réserve
Maison Natale de Maurice Estève
Maison-École du Grand Meaulnes
MuPop
Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine
Musée de la Poterie
Musée du Canal du Berry
Musée du terroir hérissonnais
Musée Émile Mâle
Salle De La Forge

Libraries in La Chapelaude

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Culan0.0
Bibliothèque de Reigny0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Vitte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saulzais-Le-Potier0.0
Bibliothèque du Châtelet en Berry0.0
bibliothèque Municipale de Vesdun0.0
La Pléiade0.0
Léo Ferré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbouillant0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Mots passants0.0

Farmers Markets in La Chapelaude

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Marché de Vesdun
Marché Rolin

Castles in La Chapelaude

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chauvière
Château de la Bouchatte
Château de la Crête
Château de Palières

Gas Stations in La Chapelaude

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1875136361

Breweries in La Chapelaude

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Arnon

Stadiums & Teams in La Chapelaude

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Chapelaude

30 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
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent 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
Peyrelevade 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

Post Offices in La Chapelaude

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Audes
La Chapelaude

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Chapelaude

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 La Chapelaude

What is the population of La Chapelaude?

La Chapelaude has a population of 968 residents and is located in France. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.

Is La Chapelaude expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,116, 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 La Chapelaude?

La Chapelaude 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 67°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

How is the job market in La Chapelaude?

The job market in La Chapelaude faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Chapelaude?

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

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