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Lignac, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Lignac is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 592. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
592 Population 23/sq mi density
505 ft Elevation 154 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,110 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,110 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $468/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population592
Density23/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,110
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$93,600
Rent$468
Housing Units237
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Population592
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Coordinates46.4658°, 1.2184°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,110

About Lignac

Lignac is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 592. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lignac is $20,110, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Lignac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,110
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lignac is $93,600, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $468 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 237 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,600
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$468
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units237

Property Tax

Lignac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates46.4658°N, 1.2184°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

324 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 119 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 109 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 88 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 133 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 58 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 118 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 105 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 133 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 144 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 129 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 71 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 137 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 79 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 3 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 139 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 35 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 46 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 90 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 112 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Lignac has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Lignac

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Lignac

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Berry — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dynamo — AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Lignac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée de la Brenne
Espace Gutenberg
Les Amis du Blanc
Maison des Abeilles
Musée de la Minéralogie
Musée du Facteur rural
Musée du Machinisme agricole
Musée du Vélo du Haut Limousin

Libraries in Lignac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Lignac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert

Castles in Lignac

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Guillaume

Gyms in Lignac

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #9972678717

Breweries in Lignac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière Porcupine
Brasserie La Palisse

Airports Near Lignac

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien—Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield—Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield—Small Airport
Availles Limouzine Airfield—Small Airport
Azat le Ris Airfield—Small Airport
Bataillou Airfield—Small Airport
Bellac Airfield—Small Airport
Berneuil Airfield—Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield—Small Airport
Brigueil le Chantre Airfield—Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield—Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield—Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield—Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield—Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield—Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield—Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Le Blanc Airfield—Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield—Small Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield—Small Airport
Libarderie Blond Airfield—Small Airport
Loches Airfield—Small Airport
Montmorillon Airfield—Small Airport
Prissac Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Sepmes Airfield—Small Airport
Tours Le Louroux Airfield—Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield—Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Lignac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lignac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lignac

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Christophe

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 Lignac

What is the population of Lignac?

Lignac has a population of 592 residents and is located in France. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 25.9 square miles.

Is Lignac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,110, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $468 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lignac?

Lignac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

How is the job market in Lignac?

The job market in Lignac faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lignac?

The median home value in Lignac is $93,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $468.

Nearby Cities

Chaillac 1,172 pop · 4.4 mi Bélâbre 1,042 pop · 6.6 mi Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles 1,262 pop · 12.4 mi Le Blanc 7,026 pop · 13.8 mi Saint-Gaultier 1,985 pop · 14.9 mi Lathus-Saint-Rémy 1,358 pop · 15.4 mi Arnac-la-Poste 1,021 pop · 15.7 mi Chantôme 1,372 pop · 16.5 mi Argenton-sur-Creuse 5,335 pop · 16.7 mi Montmorillon 7,960 pop · 16.8 mi Saint-Marcel 1,678 pop · 16.9 mi Pouligny-Saint-Pierre 1,010 pop · 17.1 mi Éguzon-Chantôme 1,362 pop · 17.4 mi Saulgé 1,075 pop · 17.4 mi
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