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Vihiers, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Vihiers is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 4,118. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,118 Population 179/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,885 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,885 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$96,800 home value, $484/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,118
Density179/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,885
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,800
Rent$484
Housing Units1,647
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Population4,118
Population Density179 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates47.1458°, -0.5346°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.4 inches (747 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$22,885

About Vihiers

Vihiers is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 4,118. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vihiers is $22,885, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 247 business establishments.

Income: Vihiers vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,885
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)247

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vihiers is $96,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $484 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,647 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$96,800
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$484
58% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,647

Property Tax

Vihiers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area23.1 sq mi (59.7 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates47.1458°N, 0.5346°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 148 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 61 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 105 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 75 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 128 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 55 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 149 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 77 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 77 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 67 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 86 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 53 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 113 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 2 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 132 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 107 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 149 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 101 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 80 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Vihiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Vihiers

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège privé Saint-Jean
Collège privé Saint-Jean
École primaire privée Saint-Jean
École primaire Camille Claudel
Collège Vallée du Lys
École primaire privée Notre-Dame
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
École primaire privée Saint-Louis-Saint-Joseph
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Radio Stations near Vihiers

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Oxygène Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO MP3 128 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior MP3 128 kbps
Europe 2 Maine et loire AAC 127 kbps
Forum Angers MP3 128 kbps
Radio G! MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE MAINE ET LOIRE MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vihiers

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aux Anciens Commerces
Aux Anciens Commerces
Musée de la vigne et du vin d'Anjou
Musée L'abbaye Mauléon
Musée Troglo Rochemenier

Libraries in Vihiers

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux 1001 pages"0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux 1001 pages"0.0
Bibliothèque Bernadette Lafont0.0
Bibliothèque de la jumellière0.0
Bibliothèque de Louerre0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Domaine Culturel0.0
La Source Ô Livres0.0
Maison de Lecture Danièle Sallenave0.0
Marque-Pages0.0
Médiathèque de Vihiers0.0
Médiathèque L'Escale0.0
Réseau la Parenthèse0.0

Farmers Markets in Vihiers

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles de Commynes
Marché dominical de Savennières

Cinemas in Vihiers

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Ciné'fil

Castles in Vihiers

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Maupassant
Château de TirePoil
Château du Coudray-Montbault

Dentists in Vihiers

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #8952412790

Veterinaries in Vihiers

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Vihiers

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U Vihiers

Banks in Vihiers

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Vihiers

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Up 2 Fit

Breweries in Vihiers

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sterne et Mousse
La commanderie de l'erabliere
La minute blonde
La Saint Aubinaise

Stadiums & Teams in Vihiers

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vihiers

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vihiers

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Montilliers
Poste Annexe
Vihiers

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vihiers

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Anges
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Martin-de-Vertou
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Pierre
La Chapelle Richard

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 Vihiers

What is the population of Vihiers?

Vihiers has a population of 4,118 residents and is located in France. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 23.1 square miles.

Is Vihiers expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,885, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $484 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 Vihiers?

Vihiers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches.

How is the job market in Vihiers?

The unemployment rate in Vihiers is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 247 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vihiers?

The median home value in Vihiers is $96,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $484.

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