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Souvigny, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Souvigny is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,987. Elevation: 837 ft (255 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,987 Population 196/sq mi density
837 ft Elevation 255 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,371 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,371 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, $459/mo rent

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About Souvigny

Souvigny

Souvigny is a commune in the Allier department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.

People

Population1,987
Density196/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,371
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$91,800
Rent$459
Housing Units795
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Population1,987
Population Density196 / sq mi
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates46.5348°, 3.1921°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,371

About Souvigny

Souvigny is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,987. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet (255 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Souvigny is $23,371, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (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 119 business establishments.

Income: Souvigny vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,371
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Souvigny is $91,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $459 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 795 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,800
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$459
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units795

Property Tax

Souvigny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°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 837 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates46.5348°N, 3.1921°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 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 57 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 69 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 120 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 149 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 71 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 131 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 58 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 108 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 126 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 109 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 70 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 115 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 110 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 146 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 143 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 67 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 135 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 110 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 145 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 86 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) 1.8 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Souvigny has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Souvigny

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Commandant Cousteau — — — —
École élémentaire privée Saint-Mayeul-Saint-Odilon — — — —
École maternelle Val de Queune — — — —
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Radio Stations near Souvigny

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Coquelicot — MP3

Museums in Souvigny

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre National du Costume et de la Scène
Citevolution & Musée de la visitation
Maison Mantin
Marionnettes Expo
Musée & jardin Souvigny
Musée Anne de Beaujeu
Musée de l'Illustration Jeunesse
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée du Batiment
Musée du lavage et du repassage
Musée Émile Guillaumin

Libraries in Souvigny

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Allier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Le Florilège0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Paty0.0

Farmers Markets in Souvigny

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché le jeudi matin
Weekend Market

Cafes in Souvigny

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caféine des sportifs

Castles in Souvigny

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Issards
Château de Chéry
Château de la Viveyre
Château des Chaulets
Maison forte dite La Matray

Gas Stations in Souvigny

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Contact

Banks in Souvigny

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Souvigny

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Café Rétro

Stadiums & Teams in Souvigny

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Souvigny

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Souvigny

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Avord (BA 702) Air Base—Medium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield—Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble—Small Airport
Béard Airfield—Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield—Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield—Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield—Small Airport
Dun sur Auron Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield—Small Airport
Guilly Airfield—Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield—Small Airport
Joigny Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois Airfield—Small Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield—Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield—Small Airport
Le Charmois Airfield—Small Airport
Lurcy-Lévis Airfield—Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield—Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield—Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield—Small Airport
Veauce Airfield—Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais—Small Airport
Ville Langy Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Souvigny

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Souvigny

Churches & Religious Organizations in Souvigny

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Prieuré Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

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 Souvigny

What is the population of Souvigny?

Souvigny has a population of 1,987 residents and is located in France. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles.

Is Souvigny expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,371, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $459 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Souvigny?

Souvigny has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°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 Souvigny?

The job market in Souvigny faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 119 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Souvigny?

The median home value in Souvigny is $91,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $459.

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