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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).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
832 Population
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
$461/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $24,376
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $461
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population832
Median Age42.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,376
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$461
OwnershipN/A

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population832
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
Median Age42.3 years

Is Velles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Velles receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Velles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Velles is $24,376, 68% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $461 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

Velles experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Velles has a population of 832. 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

832
Total Population
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Velles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Velles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Velles is $24,376, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). 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 cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Velles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,376
68% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $461 (60% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$461
60% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Velles, 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: Velles 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

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). 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 459 feet.

Temperature

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.5 inches
22% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates46.6890°N, 1.6493°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

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").

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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Velles

What is the population of Velles?

Velles has a population of 832 residents and is located in France.. 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 Velles expensive to live in?

Velles 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 $24,376, 68% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $461 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

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%.

How much does housing cost in Velles?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $461.

How are the schools in Velles?

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

How healthy is Velles?

The obesity rate in Velles 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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