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Selles-sur-Cher, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Selles-sur-Cher is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 4,933. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,933 Population 496/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,524 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,524 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $461/mo rent

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About Selles-sur-Cher

Selles-sur-Cher

Selles-sur-Cher is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department, Centre-Val de Loire region, France.

People

Population4,933
Density496/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,524
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$92,200
Rent$461
Housing Units1,973
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population4,933
Population Density496 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates47.2790°, 1.5539°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$21,524

About Selles-sur-Cher

Selles-sur-Cher is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 4,933. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Selles-sur-Cher is $21,524, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 296 business establishments.

Income: Selles-sur-Cher vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,524
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)296

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Selles-sur-Cher 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 1,973 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

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 Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,973

Property Tax

Selles-sur-Cher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²)
Population Density496/sq mi
Coordinates47.2790°N, 1.5539°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 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 M4.2 141 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 104 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 85 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 127 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 53 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 33 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 91 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 98 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 63 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 104 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 84 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 88 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 78 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 145 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 89 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 138 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 100 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 80 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 88 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Selles-sur-Cher has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Selles-sur-Cher

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège les Pressigny
École élémentaire
École maternelle Champ de Mai
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Radio Stations near Selles-sur-Cher

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFI Monde MP3 64 kbps
Nrj New Hits Friday hits AAC+ 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Selles-sur-Cher

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Bouges
Collection de Voitures Hippomobiles
Espace Automobiles Matra
La Fabrique Normant - Céra'brique
Marcel de Marcheville
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Pierre à Fusil
Musée de la Pierre à Fusil
Musée de Sologne
Musée de Sologne
Musée des Ponts et Chaussées
Musée présence américaine
Musée Tintin

Libraries in Selles-sur-Cher

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Lire à Chitenay0.0
Médiathèque de Valençay0.0
Médiathèque Dominique Frot0.0
Médiathèque municipale Jacques Thyraud0.0
Médiathèque Robert Gersy0.0

Farmers Markets in Selles-sur-Cher

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle
Marché des Favignolles
Marché le vendredi
Marché Vêtement

Castles in Selles-sur-Cher

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Selles-sur-Cher

Train Stations in Selles-sur-Cher

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Selles-sur-Cher

Gas Stations in Selles-sur-Cher

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station U

Banks in Selles-sur-Cher

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'épargne

Airports Near Selles-sur-Cher

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugency AirfieldSmall Airport
Blois Le Breuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny du Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Les Lilas AirfieldSmall Airport
Frepelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Avant Gardes AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Mardié AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Morand AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Romorantin Pruniers AirbaseSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Vouzon le Rabot AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Selles-sur-Cher

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Selles-sur-Cher

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Notre-Dame-la Blanche

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 Selles-sur-Cher

What is the population of Selles-sur-Cher?

Selles-sur-Cher has a population of 4,933 residents and is located in France. The population density is 496 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.

Is Selles-sur-Cher expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,524, 71% 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 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Selles-sur-Cher?

Selles-sur-Cher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Selles-sur-Cher?

The job market in Selles-sur-Cher faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 296 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Selles-sur-Cher?

The median home value in Selles-sur-Cher is $92,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $461.

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