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Saint-Benoît, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Saint-Benoît is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 7,598. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,598 Population 1,450/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,346 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$27,346 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $633/mo rent

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About Saint-Benoît

Saint-Benoît

Saint-Benoît is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is a southern suburb of Poitiers.

People

Population7,598
Density1,450/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$27,346
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$126,600
Rent$633
Housing Units3,039
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population7,598
Population Density1,450 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates46.5503°, 0.3418°
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$27,346

About Saint-Benoît

Saint-Benoît is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 7,598. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 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 Saint-Benoît is $27,346, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 456 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Benoît vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,346
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)456

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Benoît is $126,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $633 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,039 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$633
46% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,039

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Benoît

Saint-Benoît has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20°C), the coldest is Jan (5.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 696 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.1°C / 41°F 2.1° / 8.2° 60.6
Feb 5.6°C / 42°F 1.5° / 9.6° 47.3
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3.4° / 13.4° 48.5
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 5.3° / 16.2° 53.5
May 14.4°C / 58°F 8.8° / 20° 64.0
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 12° / 23.7° 60.5
Jul 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.1° 45.8
Aug 20°C / 68°F 13.6° / 26.3° 39.2
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.5° / 22.5° 56.9
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.5° 72.2
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12° 75.0
Dec 5.6°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.7° 72.8
Saint-Benoît 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 272 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

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density1,450/sq mi
Coordinates46.5503°N, 0.3418°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

326 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 145 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 103 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 90 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 147 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 104 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 59 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 87 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 80 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 91 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 90 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 127 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 110 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 95 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 19 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 83 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 129 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 108 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 50 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 142 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Wettest

Saint-Benoît has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Benoît

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SEGPA du Collège Théophraste Renaudot - - - -
Collège Théophraste Renaudot - - - -
École primaire L'Ermitage - - - -
Collège Saint-Chaumond - - - -
École maternelle Irma Jouenne - - - -
École primaire Irma Jouenne - - - -
École primaire privée Notre-Dame Espérance - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Benoît

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO PULSAR - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Benoît

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bataille de Poitiers de 732
Électroscope
La Maison d'autrefois
Musée Archéologique et Historique de Béruges
Musée de l'Ordre de Malte
Musée Rupert de Chièvres
Musée Sainte-Croix

Libraries in Saint-Benoît

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Avanton0.0
Bibliothèque de Géographie0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de la Vienne0.0
Bibliothèque Léopold Sédar Senghor0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Croutelle0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'IAE de Poitiers0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Droit-économie-gestion0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire du Centre de doctorat0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Education et formation - site de Poitiers0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lettres - Sciences Humaines0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Foucault0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences (B04)0.0
Brigitte Ramel0.0
Centre de documentation scientifique de la MSHS0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Jaunay0.0
Médiathèque de la Blaiserie0.0
Médiathèque de Montamisé0.0
Médiathèque de Neuville-de-Poitou0.0
Médiathèque des Couronneries0.0
Médiathèque des Trois-Cités0.0
Médiathèque Eugène Aubin0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Fombeure0.0
Médiathèque Médiasud0.0
Médiathèque Micheline Réau0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Eloi0.0
University library and languages faculty0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Benoît

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Notre-Dame
Marché dominical
Place du 11 Novembre 1918

Hotels in Saint-Benoît

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les cours du Clain

Theatres in Saint-Benoît

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Hune
Les Planches

Theme Parks in Saint-Benoît

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ludi Fête

Veterinaries in Saint-Benoît

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #62760469

Gas Stations in Saint-Benoît

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Service E.Leclerc

Banks in Saint-Benoît

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Shopping Malls in Saint-Benoît

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial Gibauderie

Gyms in Saint-Benoît

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Energym
KeepCool
Mouv'Toi

Breweries in Saint-Benoît

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Brewers
Brasserie de Bellefois
Cluricaume BEOIR BrùPub
La Chinchée
La manufacture de bières
La Nobilienne
La Vol'Bière
Pirates du Clain

Airports Near Saint-Benoît

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Thouars-Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield-Small Airport
Availles Limouzine Airfield-Small Airport
Azat le Ris Airfield-Small Airport
Bellac Airfield-Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Brettes Airfield-Small Airport
Brigueil le Chantre Airfield-Small Airport
Brizay Airfield-Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine UL-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield-Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Blanc Airfield-Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield-Small Airport
Lémeré Airfield-Small Airport
Libarderie Blond Airfield-Small Airport
Loches Airfield-Small Airport
Loudun Airfield-Small Airport
Montmorillon Airfield-Small Airport
Pouançay Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Branchs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sepmes Airfield-Small Airport
St Macaire du bois Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Le Louroux Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Sorigny Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Benoît

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Saint-Benoît

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CREATIV
Maison de la Réhabilitation psycho-sociale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Benoît

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église abbatiale Saint-André
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

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 Saint-Benoît

What is the population of Saint-Benoît?

Saint-Benoît has a population of 7,598 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,450 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

Is Saint-Benoît expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,346, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Benoît?

Saint-Benoît 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 Saint-Benoît?

The job market in Saint-Benoît faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 456 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Benoît?

The median home value in Saint-Benoît is $126,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $633.

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