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Meillant, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Meillant is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 790. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
790 Population 101/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,052 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,052 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $536/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population790
Density101/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,052
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$107,200
Rent$536
Housing Units316
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population790
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates46.7822°, 2.5052°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (998 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$24,052

About Meillant

Meillant is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 790. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Meillant is $24,052, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (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 47 business establishments.

Income: Meillant vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,052
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Meillant is $107,200, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $536 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 316 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,200
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$536
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units316

Property Tax

Climate in Meillant

Meillant has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.4° 58.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.9° 50.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 52.8
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.3° 62.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.1° 75.9
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.8° 58.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.2° 63.5
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.2° 53.5
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22.1° 56.7
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.2° 74.2
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.6° / 11.2° 69.3
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.9° 67.4
Meillant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates46.7822°N, 2.5052°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 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 62 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 71 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 105 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 92 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 102 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 96 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 88 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 77 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 71 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 76 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 94 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 139 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 98 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 107 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 90 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 115 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 117 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 74 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 109 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Meillant has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Meillant

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
RFI Monde MP3 64 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

Museums in Meillant

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ferme agroécologique
La Maison du Chaufournier
Maison Natale de Maurice Estève
Maison-École du Grand Meaulnes
Musée de la Poterie
Musée du Canal du Berry
Musée du Moulin du Pondy
Musée Saint-Vic
Pôle de l'Or - Pyramide des métiers d’art
Salle De La Forge

Libraries in Meillant

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Culan0.0
Bibliothèque de Reigny0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Vitte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saulzais-Le-Potier0.0
Bibliothèque du Châtelet en Berry0.0
Bibliothèque Municipal "Paul Moreau"0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
bibliothèque Municipale de Vesdun0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Isabel Godin0.0
Médiathèque de Lunery0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque d’Orval0.0

Farmers Markets in Meillant

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Vesdun

Cafes in Meillant

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Tante Agatha - Salon de thé

Castles in Meillant

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Meillant

Breweries in Meillant

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Arnon

Airports Near Meillant

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Meillant

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Uzay-le-Venon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meillant

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Château de Meillant
Église Saint-Aubin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Victor

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 Meillant

What is the population of Meillant?

Meillant has a population of 790 residents and is located in France. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is Meillant expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,052, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $536 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Meillant?

Meillant 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 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Meillant?

The unemployment rate in Meillant is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Meillant?

The median home value in Meillant is $107,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $536.

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