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Varetz, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Varetz is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,975. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,975 Population 218/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,067 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$25,067 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, $522/mo rent

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About Varetz

Varetz is a railway station in Varetz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The station is located on the Nexon - Brive railway line. The station is served by TER (local) services operated by SNCF.

People

Population1,975
Density218/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,067
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,400
Rent$522
Housing Units790
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population1,975
Population Density218 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates45.1939°, 1.4506°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,269 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$25,067

About Varetz

Varetz is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,975. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Varetz is $25,067, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Varetz vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,067
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Varetz is $104,400, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $522 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 790 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,400
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$522
55% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units790

Property Tax

Varetz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates45.1939°N, 1.4506°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above France avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 145 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 146 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 85 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 137 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 137 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 136 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 145 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 133 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 149 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 107 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 137 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 123 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 79 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 119 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 146 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 143 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 129 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 146 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 144 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in

Varetz has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Varetz

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bréniges FM hits, local news MP3
Beaub'FM - MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Limousin - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grand Brive local news, musical discovery MP3 320 kbps
Hit Radio Fr electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio PAC - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Varetz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne chapelle Saint-Libéral
Archéologie Paysage
Ecomusée de la papéterie de Vaux
Espace Cistercien Aubazine-Coyroux
Exposition historique
Forges de Savignac-Lédrier
L'Alchimiste
L’Espace de Découverte de la Faille de Meyssac et de la Pierre
La Ferme de Brossard
La Grange Dîmière
La Maison du Patrimoine
Les Pans de Travassac
Maison de l'Eau et de la Pêche
Maison de la Sirène
Moulin de Lasveyras
Musée du Chocolat Bovetti
Musée Edmond-Michelet
Musée Labenche
Musée les Quatre Demoiselles (Musée de la Noix)
Union Compagnonnique de Brive

Libraries in Varetz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Mediathèque0.0
Médiathèque Claude Peyraud0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de Lubersac0.0
Médiathèque Michel Dumas0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Point lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Varetz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
La Halle Gaillarde
Place Charles de Gaulle

Hotels in Varetz

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castel Novel

Castles in Varetz

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castel Novel

Train Stations in Varetz

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Varetz

Gas Stations in Varetz

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact

Banks in Varetz

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Varetz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Causse
Vézère craft brewery : "Brasserie de la Vézère"

Airports Near Varetz

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Belvès Saint-Pardoux-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - Livernon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le Frau-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Loupiac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Peyrillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin Carlucet-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien-Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte-Small Airport
Augignac Airfield-Small Airport
Bataillou Airfield-Small Airport
Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Cabrerets ULM-Small Airport
Calviac Airfield-Small Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULM-Small Airport
Chassancet Airfield-Small Airport
Condat sur Vézère-Small Airport
Eyrignac Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord Airfield-Small Airport
Fumel Montayral Airfield-Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield-Small Airport
Lagleygeolle Airfield-Small Airport
Le Bruel Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chansèves Airfield-Small Airport
Malbec Airfield-Small Airport
Mascar Airfield-Small Airport
Mauzens et Miremont Airfield-Small Airport
Montfaucon Airfield-Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield-Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield-Small Airport
Plazac Airfield-Small Airport
Pressignac Vicq Rebeyrotte-Small Airport
Saint Médard de Presque Airfield-Small Airport
Sanet Agonac Airfield-Small Airport
Sarlat Domme Airfield-Small Airport
Savignoux Airfield-Small Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs Airfield-Small Airport
Terrasson le Bos Airfield-Small Airport
Troches-Pompadour Airfield-Small Airport
Vers Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Varetz

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste
Varetz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varetz

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine
Église Saint-Julien

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 Varetz

What is the population of Varetz?

Varetz has a population of 1,975 residents and is located in France. The population density is 218 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

Is Varetz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,067, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,400 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $522 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Varetz?

Varetz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Varetz?

The unemployment rate in Varetz is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Varetz?

The median home value in Varetz is $104,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $522.

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