Sign In Register

Lacs, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Lacs is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 621. Elevation: 719 ft (219 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
621 Population 70/sq mi density
719 ft Elevation 219 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,872 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,872 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$82,600 home value, $413/mo rent

Discover Lacs, France

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population621
Density70/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,872
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,600
Rent$413
Housing Units248
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Population621
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Coordinates46.5858°, 2.0249°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (738 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,872

About Lacs

Lacs is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 621. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 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 29.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lacs is $24,872, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (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 37 business establishments.

Income: Lacs vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,872
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lacs is $82,600, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $413 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 248 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 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,600
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$413
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units248

Property Tax

Lacs 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 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates46.5858°N, 2.0249°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
24% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

277 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 59 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 130 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 120 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 85 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 90 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 91 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 61 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 94 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 129 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 91 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 42 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 30 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 133 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 146 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 36 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 148 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 92 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 57 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 101 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Lacs has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →

Schools in Lacs

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Lacs
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Lacs

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry MP3 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Lacs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Maison des Traditions
Le Centre De La Presse
Le Moulin d'Angibault
Maison de George Sand
Maison du Film Jour de Fête
Maison du jardinier - Intérieur Berrichon
Maison du Pérou
Musée de la Poterie
Musée de Poche George Sand et de la Vallée Noire
Musée des Arts et des Traditions Paysannes
Musée des Racines
Musée des Vieux Métiers
Musée Émile Chénon
Musée Michel Langlois
Musée Sitazin

Libraries in Lacs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Châteaumeillant0.0
Bibliothèque de Crozon0.0
Bibliothèque de la Châtre0.0
Bibliothèque de Neuvy Saint-Sépulchre0.0
Bibliothèque de Préveranges0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Août0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale du Magny0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alfred de Musset0.0
Médiathèque d'Aigurande0.0
Médiathèque d'Ardentes0.0
Médiathèque de Crevant0.0

Farmers Markets in Lacs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché Aigurande
Marché Aigurande
Marché au Cadran
Marché couvert
Marché de Boussac
Marché de Châteaumeillant
Marché de La Châtre
Marché de Lignières
Marché de Saint-Août
Marché de Saint-Août

Castles in Lacs

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Montlevicq
Château des Aubiers

Breweries in Lacs

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de l'Atelier 235
Brasserie au Pif
La Brasserie du Luma
La Sagotte

Stadiums & Teams in Lacs

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lacs

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Romorantin Pruniers AirbaseSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lacs

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale Thevet-Saint-Julien Mairie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lacs

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Prieuré de Cosnay

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Lacs.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Lacs

What is the population of Lacs?

Lacs has a population of 621 residents and is located in France. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.

Is Lacs expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,872, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $413 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lacs?

Lacs 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 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

How is the job market in Lacs?

The unemployment rate in Lacs is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lacs?

The median home value in Lacs is $82,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $413.

Nearby Cities

Compare Lacs with another city: