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Vasselay, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Vasselay is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 1,124. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,124 Population 121/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,616 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,616 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $619/mo rent

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About Vasselay

Vasselay is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.

People

Population1,124
Density121/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,616
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$123,800
Rent$619
Housing Units450
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Population1,124
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Coordinates47.1569°, 2.3896°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (998 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$27,616

About Vasselay

Vasselay is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 1,124. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vasselay is $27,616, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (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 67 business establishments.

Income: Vasselay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,616
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vasselay is $123,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $619 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 450 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,800
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$619
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units450

Property Tax

Climate in Vasselay

Vasselay has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.4° 58.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.9° 50.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 52.8
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.3° 62.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.1° 75.9
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.8° 58.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.2° 63.5
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.2° 53.5
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22.1° 56.7
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.2° 74.2
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.6° / 11.2° 69.3
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.9° 67.4
Vasselay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates47.1569°N, 2.3896°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 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 M4.2 104 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 146 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 90 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 29 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 135 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 138 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 115 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 148 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 83 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 149 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 130 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 99 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 136 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 90 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 143 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 111 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 113 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 75 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 121 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Vasselay has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Vasselay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Solange - - - -
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vasselay

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP - MP3 128 kbps
RFI Monde - MP3 64 kbps
M40 - AAC 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
Radio numéro 1 local, loiret MP3 128 kbps
Nouvo Nova - AAC 255 kbps

Museums in Vasselay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Cathédrale de Jean Linard
La Maison de l'Eau
Maison des Musées
Musée de La Borne
Musée De La Fonderie
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation du Cher
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Musée du Berry
Musée du Train et des Équipages Militaires
Musée Estève
Musée Historimage
Musée Vassil Ivanoff
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Palais Jacques Cœur
Pôle de la porcelaine

Libraries in Vasselay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives municipales et communautaires0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Alain Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque André Alciat0.0
Bibliothèque de Vou0.0
Bibliothèque des Gibjoncs0.0
Bibliothèque des quatre piliers0.0
Bibliothèque du Val d'Auron0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Marguerite Renaudat0.0
L'oeil en coin0.0
Librairie0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Lunery0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Cher0.0
Médiathèque Leïla Slimani0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Marguerite Renaudat0.0
Médiathèque Robert Desnos0.0
Médiathèque Trait d'union0.0
Salle Multimédia Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Vasselay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Emmaus
Halle au Blé
Marché de Foëcy
Marché de Mehun-sur-Yèvre
Marché des Gibjoncs
Marché Saint-Bonnet
Marronniers
Place de la Mairie
Place du 14 Juillet
Place Lewis Carroll

Breweries in Vasselay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bos
Micro Brasserie Veridik

Stadiums & Teams in Vasselay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vasselay

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air Base-Medium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM de Sury en Vaux-Small Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Briare Châtillon Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher Airfield-Small Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire Airfield-Small Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon Airfield-Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield-Small Airport
Dun sur Auron Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Guilly Airfield-Small Airport
Issoudun Le Fay Airfield-Small Airport
Joigny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois Airfield-Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield-Small Airport
Les Avant Gardes Airfield-Small Airport
Lurcy-Lévis Airfield-Small Airport
Mardié Airfield-Small Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Perreux Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Fargeau Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Martin des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Selles Saint Denis Airfield-Small Airport
Souesmes Airfield-Small Airport
ULM La Cave Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport
Vouzon le Rabot Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vasselay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vasselay

Treatment Centers in Vasselay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Instituts Thérapeutiques Éducatifs et Pédagogiques

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vasselay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 Vasselay

What is the population of Vasselay?

Vasselay has a population of 1,124 residents and is located in France. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

Is Vasselay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,616, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $619 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vasselay?

Vasselay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vasselay?

The unemployment rate in Vasselay is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 67 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vasselay?

The median home value in Vasselay is $123,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $619.

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