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Le Châtelet, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Le Châtelet is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 1,147. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,147 Population 70/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,542 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,542 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $417/mo rent

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About Le Châtelet

Le Châtelet

Le Châtelet is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.

People

Population1,147
Density70/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,542
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$83,400
Rent$417
Housing Units459
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Population1,147
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates46.6425°, 2.2823°
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 Precipitation28.4 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,542

About Le Châtelet

Le Châtelet is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 1,147. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 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 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Châtelet is $20,542, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (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 69 business establishments.

Income: Le Châtelet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,542
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Châtelet 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 459 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 4.1x.

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 Units459

Property Tax

Le Châtelet 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 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates46.6425°N, 2.2823°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 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 52 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 146 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 141 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 84 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 84 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 97 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 88 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 147 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 81 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 149 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 60 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 82 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 48 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 56 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 85 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 78 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 121 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 89 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 13 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Le Châtelet has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Le Châtelet

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Élémentaire d'Ardenais
école élémentaire
école élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Le Châtelet

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
Radio numéro 1 local, loiret MP3 128 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Le Châtelet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ferme agroécologique
La Maison du Chaufournier
Le Centre De La Presse
Maison du Film Jour de Fête
Maison Natale de Maurice Estève
Musée de la Poterie
Musée des Arts et des Traditions Paysannes
Musée des Racines
Musée des Vieux Métiers
Musée Émile Chénon
Musée Michel Langlois
Musée Saint-Vic
Musée Sitazin
Pôle de l'Or - Pyramide des métiers d’art

Libraries in Le Châtelet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Châteaumeillant0.0
Bibliothèque de Culan0.0
Bibliothèque de Préveranges0.0
Bibliothèque de Reigny0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Vitte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saulzais-Le-Potier0.0
Bibliothèque du Châtelet en Berry0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
bibliothèque Municipale de Vesdun0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Isabel Godin0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque d’Orval0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Châtelet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au Cadran
Marché couvert
Marché de Châteaumeillant
Marché de Lignières
Marché de Vesdun

Cafes in Le Châtelet

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Castell’

Castles in Le Châtelet

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manoir des Girouettes

Gas Stations in Le Châtelet

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station U

Banks in Le Châtelet

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole du Châtelet

Breweries in Le Châtelet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de l'Atelier 235
Brasserie au Pif
Brasserie de l’Arnon

Stadiums & Teams in Le Châtelet

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Châtelet

32 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
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire 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
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat 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
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Châtelet

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Morlac
Poste de Le Châtelet en Berry

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Châtelet

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre-les-Bois
Église Saint-Sulpice
Notre-Dame-de-Puy-Ferrand
Prieuré Notre-Dame d'Orsan

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 Le Châtelet

What is the population of Le Châtelet?

Le Châtelet has a population of 1,147 residents and is located in France. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 16.4 square miles.

Is Le Châtelet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,542, 73% 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 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Châtelet?

Le Châtelet 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 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Le Châtelet?

The job market in Le Châtelet faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Châtelet?

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

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