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La Charité-sur-Loire, France

Bourgogne · France

La Charité-sur-Loire is a small city in Bourgogne, France with a population of 5,460. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,460 Population 897/sq mi density
614 ft Elevation 187 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,766 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,766 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $483/mo rent

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About La Charité-sur-Loire

La Charité-sur-Loire

La Charité-sur-Loire, known simply as La Charité until 1961, is a riverside commune in the western part of the French department of Nièvre. It is located on the departmental border with Cher, which is also the regional border with Centre-Val de Loire.

People

Population5,460
Density897/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,766
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,600
Rent$483
Housing Units2,184
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Population5,460
Population Density897 / sq mi
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Coordinates47.1833°, 3.0167°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,766

About La Charité-sur-Loire

La Charité-sur-Loire is a small city in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 5,460. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Charité-sur-Loire is $22,766, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 328 business establishments.

Income: La Charité-sur-Loire vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,766
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.8%
311% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)328

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Charité-sur-Loire is $96,600, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $483 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,184 total housing units in the city. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,600
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$483
58% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,184

Property Tax

La Charité-sur-Loire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density897/sq mi
Coordinates47.1833°N, 3.0167°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

191 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 M4.2 111 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 138 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 135 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 64 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 138 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 130 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 126 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 126 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 136 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 130 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 147 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 133 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 143 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 97 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 95 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 133 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 128 km
Nov 15, 1999 3 km W of Vendœuvres, France M3.2 137 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 133 km
May 30, 1991 4 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in

La Charité-sur-Loire has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in La Charité-sur-Loire

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
cyberbase
collège Aumenier Michot
École élémentaire
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Aumenier Michot
École maternelle
École primaire
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Radio Stations near La Charité-sur-Loire

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC Info Talk Sport sports news MP3 128 kbps
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps
Kizrock Rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Charité-sur-Loire

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine La Tuilerie
Maison des Sancerre
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'éducation
Musée de la faïence et des beaux-arts
Musée de la Loire
Musée du Palais ducal
Musée Sainte Bernadette
Pavillon du Milieu de Loire

Libraries in La Charité-sur-Loire

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Petite Maison de la Culture0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Maurice-Genevoix0.0
Jean Jaurès0.0
Médiathèque de Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Donzy0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Mediatheque Saint-Eloi0.0
Page 580.0

Farmers Markets in La Charité-sur-Loire

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché de Fourchambault
Marché couvert Carnot
Marché Saint-Arigle
Marché Samedi Matin
Place de la République
Vente de légume chez le producteur

Hotels in La Charité-sur-Loire

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Monarque
Le bon laboureur
Maison de la Loire
Mille et une Feuilles

Cafes in La Charité-sur-Loire

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fadidi
La Goguette

Cinemas in La Charité-sur-Loire

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crystal Palace

Theatres in La Charité-sur-Loire

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre du bonimenteur

Castles in La Charité-sur-Loire

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Gérigny

Clinics in La Charité-sur-Loire

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de Santé du Pays Charitois

Dentists in La Charité-sur-Loire

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire Beaulieu

Veterinaries in La Charité-sur-Loire

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

M. Arnould-Veillat, M. Dujardin, P. Deco

Train Stations in La Charité-sur-Loire

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Charité-sur-Loire

Gas Stations in La Charité-sur-Loire

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

carburants
Station Auchan

Banks in La Charité-sur-Loire

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Groupama

Shopping Malls in La Charité-sur-Loire

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Breweries in La Charité-sur-Loire

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Olieu - Bière bio de Nevers

Airports Near La Charité-sur-Loire

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auxerre Branches airportAUFMedium Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Briare Châtillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamecy-Rix AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Vincelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Perreux AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Fargeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM La Cave AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Charité-sur-Loire

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Charité-sur-Loire

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Charité-sur-Loire

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame-et-Sainte-Croix
Ėglise évangélique Vie et Lumière
Hôtel Dieu

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 Charité-sur-Loire

What is the population of La Charité-sur-Loire?

La Charité-sur-Loire has a population of 5,460 residents and is located in France. The population density is 897 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

Is La Charité-sur-Loire expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,766, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,600 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $483 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Charité-sur-Loire?

La Charité-sur-Loire has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

How is the job market in La Charité-sur-Loire?

The job market in La Charité-sur-Loire faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 328 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Charité-sur-Loire?

The median home value in La Charité-sur-Loire is $96,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $483.

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