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Niherne, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Niherne is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 1,628. Elevation: 430 ft (131 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,628 Population 98/sq mi density
430 ft Elevation 131 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,218 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,218 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $461/mo rent

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About Niherne

Niherne

Niherne is a commune in the Indre department in central France.

People

Population1,628
Density98/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,218
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$461
Housing Units651
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Population1,628
Population Density98 / sq mi
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Coordinates46.8277°, 1.5638°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,218

About Niherne

Niherne is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 1,628. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Niherne is $25,218, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (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 98 business establishments.

Income: Niherne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,218
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Niherne 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 651 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 3.7x.

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 Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units651

Property Tax

Niherne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates46.8277°N, 1.5638°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 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 M4.2 103 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 116 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 87 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 96 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 144 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 41 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 81 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 134 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 138 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 45 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 90 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 90 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 55 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 101 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 136 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 14 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 135 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 140 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 27 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Niherne has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Niherne

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Geneviève Panis - - - -
École secondaire privée Saint-Michel - - - -
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Radio Stations near Niherne

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFI Monde - MP3 64 kbps
France Bleu Berry - MP3 128 kbps
Masein80 - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Niherne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Parcheminier
Château de Bouges
Collection de Voitures Hippomobiles
Maison Départementale de la Mémoire Militaire
Maison du Village et du Sabotier
Musée Archéologique d'Argentomagus
Musée Bertrand
Musée de l’abbaye Notre-Dame de Déols
Musée de la Chemiserie
Musée de la Porcelaine Charles Robin
Musée des Ponts et Chaussées
Musée du Cirque
Musée du Cuir et du Parchemin
US Museum (1951-1967)

Libraries in Niherne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Neuvy Saint-Sépulchre0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l’Indre0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Cholet0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale Rollinat0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymonde Vincent0.0
Complexe Victor Hugo0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Eugène Hubert0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Niherne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché Couvert Argenton-sur-Creuse

Train Stations in Niherne

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Surins-Carref-RN143

Breweries in Niherne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer'Berry
Brasserie La Palisse
L'Atelier de la Bière
Sarl les Bières de Jeu

Stadiums & Teams in Niherne

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Niherne

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre-Small Airport
Amboise Dierre Airfield-Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Azat le Ris Airfield-Small Airport
Bellac Airfield-Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield-Small Airport
Brigueil le Chantre Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield-Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield-Small Airport
Issoudun Le Fay 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
Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Loches Airfield-Small Airport
Montmorillon Airfield-Small Airport
Montrichard Airfield-Small Airport
Morand Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Pontlevoy Airfield-Small Airport
Prissac Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Selles Saint Denis Airfield-Small Airport
Souesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Niherne

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Sulpice

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 Niherne

What is the population of Niherne?

Niherne has a population of 1,628 residents and is located in France. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.

Is Niherne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,218, 66% 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 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Niherne?

Niherne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Niherne?

The unemployment rate in Niherne is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Niherne?

The median home value in Niherne is $92,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $461.

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