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Villefranche-sur-Cher, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Villefranche-sur-Cher is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 2,553. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,553 Population 243/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,732 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,732 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$100,200 home value, $501/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,553
Density243/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,732
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$100,200
Rent$501
Housing Units1,021
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population2,553
Population Density243 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates47.3000°, 1.7667°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,732

About Villefranche-sur-Cher

Villefranche-sur-Cher is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 2,553. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Villefranche-sur-Cher is $24,732, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 153 business establishments.

Income: Villefranche-sur-Cher vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,732
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)153

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Villefranche-sur-Cher is $100,200, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $501 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,021 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,200
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$501
57% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,021

Property Tax

Villefranche-sur-Cher experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates47.3000°N, 1.7667°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 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 M4.2 135 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 101 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 120 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 140 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 36 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 48 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 114 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 99 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 104 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 68 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 104 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 100 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 82 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 96 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 112 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 86 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 107 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 102 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 94 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Villefranche-sur-Cher has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Villefranche-sur-Cher

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Les Dauphins
École maternelle Les Dauphins
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie
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Radio Stations near Villefranche-sur-Cher

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFI Monde MP3 64 kbps
Nrj New Hits Friday hits AAC+ 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry MP3 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Villefranche-sur-Cher

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Automobiles Matra
La Fabrique Normant - Céra'brique
Maison des Étangs
Maison des Étangs
Marcel de Marcheville
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Photo
Musée de Sologne
Musée de Sologne
Musée des Ponts et Chaussées
Musée du Cirque
Musée européen du Blues

Libraries in Villefranche-sur-Cher

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Médiathèque Brigitte Peskine0.0
Médiathèque de Valençay0.0
Médiathèque municipale Jacques Thyraud0.0

Farmers Markets in Villefranche-sur-Cher

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle
Marché des Favignolles

Hotels in Villefranche-sur-Cher

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Restaurant
Ibis Budget Romorantin
Résidence de l'hotel de Marseille

Train Stations in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villefranche-sur-Cher

Bus Stations in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #2131268626

Gas Stations in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #2131537613

Stadiums & Teams in Villefranche-sur-Cher

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villefranche-sur-Cher

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugency AirfieldSmall Airport
Blois Le Breuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny du Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Les Lilas AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Frepelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Avant Gardes AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mardié AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Morand AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Romorantin Pruniers AirbaseSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM La Cave AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Vouzon le Rabot AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Villefranche-sur-Cher

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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 Villefranche-sur-Cher

What is the population of Villefranche-sur-Cher?

Villefranche-sur-Cher has a population of 2,553 residents and is located in France. The population density is 243 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

Is Villefranche-sur-Cher expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,200 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $501 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Villefranche-sur-Cher?

Villefranche-sur-Cher has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

How is the job market in Villefranche-sur-Cher?

The job market in Villefranche-sur-Cher faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 153 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Villefranche-sur-Cher?

The median home value in Villefranche-sur-Cher is $100,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $501.

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