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Valençay, France

Centre-Val de Loire · 🇫🇷 France

Valençay is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 2,897. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,897 Population 180/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,799 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,799 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$501/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $22,799
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $501
57% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

People

Population2,897
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

D
Median Income$22,799
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home ValueN/A
Rent$501
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population2,897
Population Density180 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates47.1621°, 1.5685°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (717 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,799
Median Age42.3 years

Is Valençay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valençay receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Valençay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valençay is $22,799, 70% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $501 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Valençay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 285 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Valençay has a population of 2,897 with a density of 180 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,897
Total Population
180
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
16.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Valençay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Valençay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valençay is $22,799, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Valençay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,799
70% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $501 (57% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$501
57% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Valençay, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Valençay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Valençay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.2 inches
26% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates47.1621°N, 1.5685°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 39°F (4°C)
2.3"
Feb 40°F (5°C)
2.4"
Mar 46°F (8°C)
2.1"
Apr 50°F (10°C)
2.4"
May 57°F (14°C)
2.9"
Jun 63°F (17°C)
2.1"
Jul 67°F (20°C)
2.1"
Aug 67°F (19°C)
1.9"
Sep 61°F (16°C)
2.5"
Oct 54°F (12°C)
2.6"
Nov 45°F (7°C)
2.6"
Dec 40°F (4°C)
2.6"

The warmest month is July at 67°F, while the coldest is January at 39°F — a seasonal swing of 28°F. May sees the most rain (2.9"), while August is the driest (1.9").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density180/sq mi
Total Area16.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Valençay

What is the population of Valençay?

Valençay has a population of 2,897 residents and is located in France. The population density is 180 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Valençay expensive to live in?

Valençay is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 73.7 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $22,799, 70% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $501 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

What is the weather like in Valençay?

Valençay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

How is the job market in Valençay?

The job market in Valençay faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Valençay?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $501.

How are the schools in Valençay?

31.7% of adults in Valençay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Valençay?

The obesity rate in Valençay is 9.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 33.4% of adults are smokers. 87.0% are physically inactive. 18.0% of residents report depression.

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