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Varennes-sur-Allier, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Varennes-sur-Allier is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,314. Elevation: 801 ft (244 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,314 Population 463/sq mi density
801 ft Elevation 244 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,816 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,816 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$99,400 home value, $497/mo rent

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About Varennes-sur-Allier

Varennes-sur-Allier

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

People

Population4,314
Density463/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,816
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$99,400
Rent$497
Housing Units1,726
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Population4,314
Population Density463 / sq mi
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Coordinates46.3132°, 3.4015°
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 (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,816

About Varennes-sur-Allier

Varennes-sur-Allier is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,314. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet (244 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 Varennes-sur-Allier is $21,816, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 259 business establishments.

Income: Varennes-sur-Allier vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,816
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.8%
311% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)259

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Varennes-sur-Allier is $99,400, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $497 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,726 total housing units in the city. 28.6% 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$99,400
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$497
57% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,726

Property Tax

Varennes-sur-Allier 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 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density463/sq mi
Coordinates46.3132°N, 3.4015°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 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 63 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 59 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 150 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 60 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 123 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 47 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 88 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 60 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 144 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 145 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 141 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 86 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 88 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 140 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 101 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 147 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 124 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 122 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 58 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 69 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Varennes-sur-Allier has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Varennes-sur-Allier

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
École élémentaire George Sand
Lycée professionnel Val d'Allier
École maternelle Les Quatre Vents
École maternelle Les Deux Erables
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Radio Stations near Varennes-sur-Allier

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Varennes-sur-Allier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre National du Costume et de la Scène
Electrodrome
Le musée de Charroux
Maison du Luthier
Marionnettes Expo
Musée & jardin Souvigny
Musée de l'Opéra
Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir
Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Musée du lavage et du repassage
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée rural Montacutain
Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix
Musée Yves-Machelon
Préhistorama

Libraries in Varennes-sur-Allier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Allier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Le Florilège0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque de Cusset0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de l’Allier - Annexe Gannat0.0
Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Paty0.0
Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud0.0

Farmers Markets in Varennes-sur-Allier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché couvert de Vichy
Marché du mercredi
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Marché le jeudi matin

Cinemas in Varennes-sur-Allier

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle de spectacle

Dentists in Varennes-sur-Allier

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allagnat Fabrice
Chassot Anne
Fradin Patrice
Lafarge Christophe
Malitowski Lindsay
Rocher Lucas

Veterinaries in Varennes-sur-Allier

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaire du marché

Train Stations in Varennes-sur-Allier

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Varennes-sur-Allier

Gas Stations in Varennes-sur-Allier

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
PowerFuel
Relais Paris Lyon
TotalEnergies

Banks in Varennes-sur-Allier

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Varennes-sur-Allier

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brasserie du jugement dernier
Brew Vernet
Café Rétro

Stadiums & Teams in Varennes-sur-Allier

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Varennes-sur-Allier

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Varennes-sur-Allier

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM La BoubleSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jayet Gannat AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Priest des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Veauce AirfieldSmall Airport
Verneuil en BourbonnaisSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Varennes-sur-Allier

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Varennes-sur-Allier

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varennes-sur-Allier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Croix

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 Varennes-sur-Allier

What is the population of Varennes-sur-Allier?

Varennes-sur-Allier has a population of 4,314 residents and is located in France. The population density is 463 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

Is Varennes-sur-Allier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,816, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,400 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $497 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 Varennes-sur-Allier?

Varennes-sur-Allier 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 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Varennes-sur-Allier?

The job market in Varennes-sur-Allier faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 259 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Varennes-sur-Allier?

The median home value in Varennes-sur-Allier is $99,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $497.

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