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Mainsat, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Mainsat is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 647. Elevation: 1,801 ft (549 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
647 Population 50/sq mi density
1,801 ft Elevation 549 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,343 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$19,343 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$82,200 home value, $411/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population647
Density50/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,343
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$82,200
Rent$411
Housing Units259
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Population647
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Coordinates46.0524°, 2.3871°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,343

About Mainsat

Mainsat is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 647. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet (549 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mainsat is $19,343, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (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 39 business establishments.

Income: Mainsat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,343
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mainsat is $82,200, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $411 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 259 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,200
71% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$411
65% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units259

Property Tax

Mainsat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates46.0524°N, 2.3871°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

309 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 26 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 33 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 148 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 150 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 36 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 100 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 100 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 42 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 57 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 121 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 87 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 34 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 134 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 98 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 116 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 143 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 56 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 88 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 32 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 55 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Mainsat has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Mainsat

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Mainsat
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Radio Stations near Mainsat

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Vassivière AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48 MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny MP3 128 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Mainsat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Am'Carta
Ancienne usine Chapal
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Château
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
Coopérative diamantaire La Felletinoise
Écomusée de la Pelletrie
Maison de la réserve
Maison du Tapissier
Musée Air Mémorial Creusois

Libraries in Mainsat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre Culturel et Artistique Jean Lurçat0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Mainsat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubusson
Marché de Crocq
Marché de Felletin

Castles in Mainsat

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Châtain
Château de Chaumont
Château de Mainsat
Château de Portes

Breweries in Mainsat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Distillerie Le Compas

Ski Resorts Near Mainsat

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 $0
Chastreix 0.0 $0

Airports Near Mainsat

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall 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
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Ussel-Thalamy AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneugheol AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mainsat

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lupersat
Mainsat
Sannat

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mainsat

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Croix-au-Bost
Chapelle Jean Guitton
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Église de l'Assomption de la Vierge
Église Saint-Domet
Église Saint-Julien-De-Brioude
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Oradoux
Église Saint-Pardoux
Église Sainte-Marie-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 Mainsat

What is the population of Mainsat?

Mainsat has a population of 647 residents and is located in France. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

Is Mainsat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,343, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,200 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $411 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mainsat?

Mainsat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Mainsat?

The job market in Mainsat faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mainsat?

The median home value in Mainsat is $82,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $411.

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