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Lezay, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Lezay is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,176. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,176 Population 243/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,205 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,205 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $453/mo rent

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About Lezay

Lezay

Lezay is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.

People

Population2,176
Density243/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,205
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$90,600
Rent$453
Housing Units870
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Population2,176
Population Density243 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates46.2649°, -0.0091°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,205

About Lezay

Lezay is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,176. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lezay is $22,205, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (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 131 business establishments.

Income: Lezay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,205
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)131

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lezay is $90,600, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $453 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 870 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$90,600
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$453
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units870

Property Tax

Lezay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates46.2649°N, 0.0091°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 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 M5.2 107 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 89 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 56 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 108 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 84 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 116 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 112 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 64 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 116 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 97 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 114 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 101 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 63 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 80 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 94 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 106 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 40 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 46 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 9 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Lezay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Lezay

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Jean Monnet - - - -
École du Chêne - - - -
École privée hors contrat Graines d'Extra Petits Terrestres - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lezay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bide&Musique - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine - MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Lezay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mines d'argent des rois francs
Musée Cantonal
Musée de Rauranum
Musée des Tumulus de Bougon
Musée du Poitou Protestant
Musée du Sous-Officier
Musée du Vitrail
Musée Expo de Brux
Musée Monet-Goyon
Tumulus de Bougon

Libraries in Lezay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aqua Libris - Médiathèque inter-communale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Pacher0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace Huguette et James CHAUVET0.0
Maison Xavier Bernard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque La Fabrik0.0
salle Romane0.0

Farmers Markets in Lezay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché aux Veaux
Marché de la ville

Cinemas in Lezay

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chez Nous

Castles in Lezay

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Baronnière

Gas Stations in Lezay

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Lezay

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Lezay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie CLANDO
Brasserie du Val de Sèvre
CharentAles
La Brasserie Pelboise

Airports Near Lezay

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Thouars-Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield-Small Airport
Augignac Airfield-Small Airport
Availles Limouzine Airfield-Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Brettes Airfield-Small Airport
Breuil Barret Airfield-Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux 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 Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield-Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Mauléon Airfield-Small Airport
Nantillé Airfield-Small Airport
Piste du Tartou-Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Saintes Thénac Airfield-Small Airport
Secondigny Airfield-Small Airport
St Jean d'Angély Airfield-Small Airport
Usseau Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lezay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lezay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lezay

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Médard
Église Sainte-Soline
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 Lezay

What is the population of Lezay?

Lezay has a population of 2,176 residents and is located in France. The population density is 243 people per square mile, spread across 9.0 square miles.

Is Lezay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,205, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $453 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 Lezay?

Lezay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

How is the job market in Lezay?

The job market in Lezay faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 131 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lezay?

The median home value in Lezay is $90,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $453.

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