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Sancoins, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Sancoins is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 3,576. Elevation: 653 ft (199 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,576 Population 173/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,071 Median Income
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Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,071 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, $396/mo rent

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About Sancoins

Sancoins

Sancoins is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.

People

Population3,576
Density173/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,071
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent$396
Housing Units1,430
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Population3,576
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Coordinates46.8331°, 2.9224°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,071

About Sancoins

Sancoins is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 3,576. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sancoins is $21,071, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 215 business establishments.

Income: Sancoins vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,071
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.3%
408% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)215

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sancoins is $79,200, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $396 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,430 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,200
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$396
66% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,430

Property Tax

Sancoins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area20.7 sq mi (53.5 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates46.8331°N, 2.9224°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
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 72 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 82 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 134 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 96 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 99 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 134 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 87 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 100 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 109 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 141 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 108 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 97 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 142 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 130 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 93 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 103 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 141 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 139 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 124 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 120 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 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Sancoins has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Sancoins

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Hugues Lapaire
École Maternelle Georges Dufaud
Collège Marguerite Audoux
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Radio Stations near Sancoins

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC Info Talk Sport sports news MP3 128 kbps
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sancoins

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine La Tuilerie
Espace Métal
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'éducation
Musée de la faïence et des beaux-arts
Musée du Palais ducal
Musée Mansart
Musée Sainte Bernadette

Libraries in Sancoins

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Jean Jaurès0.0

Farmers Markets in Sancoins

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché de Fourchambault
La Halle
Marché aux bestiaux
Marché couvert Carnot
Marché Saint-Arigle
Marché Samedi Matin
Weekend Market

Hotels in Sancoins

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Commerce

Castles in Sancoins

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restes du donjon de Jouy

Clinics in Sancoins

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de Santé de Sancoins

Veterinaries in Sancoins

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #307572638

Gas Stations in Sancoins

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bi1
Intermarché Super

Banks in Sancoins

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Sancoins

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Olieu - Bière bio de Nevers
Ouche Nanon

Airports Near Sancoins

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamecy-Rix AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Évaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Montluçon-Domérat AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sancoins

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Augy-sur-Aubois
La Chapelle-Hugon
Relais Poste
Sancoins

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sancoins

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Église Saint-Étienne et Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Ludre
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Sancoins

What is the population of Sancoins?

Sancoins has a population of 3,576 residents and is located in France. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 20.7 square miles.

Is Sancoins expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,071, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,200 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $396 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sancoins?

Sancoins has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

How is the job market in Sancoins?

The job market in Sancoins faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 215 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sancoins?

The median home value in Sancoins is $79,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $396.

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