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Lussac-les-Châteaux, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Lussac-les-Châteaux is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,711. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,711 Population 250/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,572 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,572 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $461/mo rent

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About Lussac-les-Châteaux

Lussac-les-Châteaux

Lussac-les-Châteaux is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.

People

Population2,711
Density250/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,572
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$92,200
Rent$461
Housing Units1,084
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population2,711
Population Density250 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates46.4033°, 0.7233°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (976 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$22,572

About Lussac-les-Châteaux

Lussac-les-Châteaux is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,711. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lussac-les-Châteaux is $22,572, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 163 business establishments.

Income: Lussac-les-Châteaux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,572
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)163

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lussac-les-Châteaux is $92,200, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $461 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,084 total housing units in the city. 28.0% 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$92,200
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$461
60% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,084

Property Tax

Lussac-les-Châteaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density250/sq mi
Coordinates46.4033°N, 0.7233°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 135 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 114 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 147 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 135 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 104 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 116 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 145 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 77 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 118 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 113 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 123 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 141 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 19 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 128 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 134 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 85 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 67 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 116 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 86 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest

Lussac-les-Châteaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Lussac-les-Châteaux

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Louise Michel
École primaire
École Saint-Vincent de Paul
École Maternelle Jean Rostand
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Radio Stations near Lussac-les-Châteaux

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO PULSAR MP3 192 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dynamo AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Lussac-les-Châteaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité de l'Écrit et des Métiers du Livre
Donjon de Gouzon
Ecomusée du Montmorillonnais
La Préface
Musée Archéologique de Civaux
Musée d'art et d'histoire de Montmorillon
Musée de l'Amande et du Macaron
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des Traditions populaires et d'archéologie
Musée Henri de Monfreid
Musée Valdiviennoise

Libraries in Lussac-les-Châteaux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Espace socio culturel J.A. Lochon - Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bouresse0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Moussac0.0

Farmers Markets in Lussac-les-Châteaux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Chauvigny

Hotels in Lussac-les-Châteaux

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Montespan
Les Orangeries
Les Orangeries

Clinics in Lussac-les-Châteaux

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Médecine du travail

Dentists in Lussac-les-Châteaux

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #85861385

Train Stations in Lussac-les-Châteaux

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lussac-les-Châteaux

Gas Stations in Lussac-les-Châteaux

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Lussac-les-Châteaux

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Lussac-les-Châteaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière de Montmorillon
Difré

Airports Near Lussac-les-Châteaux

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Archigny Chenevelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lémeré AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sepmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Le Louroux AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lussac-les-Châteaux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Lussac Les Chateaux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lussac-les-Châteaux

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Lussac-les-Châteaux

What is the population of Lussac-les-Châteaux?

Lussac-les-Châteaux has a population of 2,711 residents and is located in France. The population density is 250 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

Is Lussac-les-Châteaux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,572, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,200 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $461 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 Lussac-les-Châteaux?

Lussac-les-Châteaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches.

How is the job market in Lussac-les-Châteaux?

The job market in Lussac-les-Châteaux faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 163 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lussac-les-Châteaux?

The median home value in Lussac-les-Châteaux is $92,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $461.

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