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Velles, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Velles is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 832. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
832 Population 46/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,376 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,376 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $461/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population832
Density46/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,376
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$461
Housing Units333
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population832
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates46.6890°, 1.6493°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,376

About Velles

Velles is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 832. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Velles is $24,376, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Velles vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,376
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Velles is $92,200, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $461 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 333 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,200
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$461
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units333

Property Tax

Velles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°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 459 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates46.6890°N, 1.6493°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 129 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 99 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 89 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 95 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 144 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 57 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 119 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 90 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 98 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 38 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 122 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 116 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 102 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 12 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 38 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 121 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 133 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 14 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 120 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Velles has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Velles

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École Primaire Simone-Veil
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Radio Stations near Velles

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Berry MP3 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps
radio libertaire MP3 256 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Velles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Carrasco
La Maison des Sorcière
Maison Atelier Léon Detroy
Maison de George Sand
Maison Départementale de la Mémoire Militaire
Maison du jardinier - Intérieur Berrichon
Maison du Village et du Sabotier
Musée Archéologique d'Argentomagus
Musée Bertrand
Musée de l’abbaye Notre-Dame de Déols
Musée de la Chemiserie
Musée de la Vallée de la Creuse
Musée Serge Delaveau
US Museum (1951-1967)

Libraries in Velles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliohèque Athanase Bassinet0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Crozon0.0
Bibliothèque de Neuvy Saint-Sépulchre0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l’Indre0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Cholet0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale Rollinat0.0
Bibliothèque Mis & Thiennot0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymonde Vincent0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvain Déglantine0.0
Complexe Victor Hugo0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alfred de Musset0.0
Médiathèque d'Ardentes0.0
Médiathèque de Cluis0.0
Médiathèque Eugène Hubert0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Velles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Cluis
Les Halles
Marché Couvert Argenton-sur-Creuse
Marché d'Orsennes

Hotels in Velles

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bouesse

Theatres in Velles

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de verdure

Castles in Velles

11 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Beauregard
Château de Bouesse
Château de Courcenay
Château de la Chaise-Saint-Éloi
Château de Vauzelles
Château du Broutay
Château du Plessis
Le Boisay
Le Broutay
Maison forte de Varennes
Manoir de Villedoin

Banks in Velles

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Velles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer'Berry
Brasserie La Palisse
L'Atelier de la Bière
La Brasserie du Luma
La Brasserie du Luma
Sarl les Bières de Jeu

Stadiums & Teams in Velles

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Velles

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Romorantin Pruniers AirbaseSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Velles

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Bouesse
Mosnay
Velles

Churches & Religious Organizations in Velles

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Paxent

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 Velles

What is the population of Velles?

Velles has a population of 832 residents and is located in France. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles.

Is Velles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,376, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,200 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $461 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Velles?

Velles has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°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 Velles?

The job market in Velles faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Velles?

The median home value in Velles is $92,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $461.

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