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Amou, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Amou is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,587. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,587 Population 187/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
44.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,976 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,976 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent

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About Amou

Amou

Amou is a commune of the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in south-western France.

People

Population1,587
Density187/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,976
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,800
Rent$544
Housing Units635
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population1,587
Population Density187 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates43.5929°, -0.7471°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation44.4 inches (1,128 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$23,976

About Amou

Amou is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,587. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Amou is $23,976, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (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 95 business establishments.

Income: Amou vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,976
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Amou is $108,800, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 635 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$108,800
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units635

Property Tax

Amou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 265 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 44.4 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates43.5929°N, 0.7471°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

996 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 17, 2023.

Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 62 km
May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 87 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 101 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 61 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 128 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 85 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 134 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 121 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 56 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 56 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 66 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 107 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 103 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 125 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 22 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 118 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 71 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 45 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 66 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 5.4 in

Amou has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Amou

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
École élémentaire publique d'Amou - - - -
Collège du Pays des Luys - - - -
École maternelle publique d'Amou - - - -
RPI Le Luy de France - - - -
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Radio Stations near Amou

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xiberoko botza talk & speech MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio País bearn, folk MP3 128 kbps
Irulegiko Irratia abisuak, basque music MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Gascogne - MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Cap a cap traditional MP3

Museums in Amou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Association Francis Jammes
Cloître de l'abbaye et Salle du trésor
Le Musée de la Chalosse
Les outils d'autrefois, la boite aux souvenirs
Maison de la Vannerie
Maison dite de Jeanne d'Albret
Musée d'art et d'histoire du Cap de Gascogne
Musée de la Faïence et des Arts de la table
Musée des Vieux Outils
Musée du Château de Laàs
Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises
Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises
Musée Jeanne d'Albret
Préhistosite de Brassempouy
Tour Monréal

Libraries in Amou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Montaut0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Halte lecture0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Chalosse Tursan0.0
Médiathèque de Cassen0.0
Médiathèque de Goos0.0
Médiathèque de Hinx0.0
Médiathèque de Pomarez0.0
Médiathèque de Poyanne0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-aubin0.0
Médiathèque de Tilh0.0
Médiathèque des Arrigans0.0
Médiathèque des arrigans0.0
Médiathèque des Luys0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Louis Curtis0.0

Farmers Markets in Amou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché d'Amou
Marché de Gamarde-les-Bains
Marché de Hagetmau
Marché de Hinx
Marché de la Halle à Montfort-en-Chalosse
Marché de Mugron
Marché de Pomarez
Marché de Saint-Sever
Marché de Tartas
Marché du Mardi
Marché traditionnel

Hotels in Amou

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au feu de bois
Hôtel Le Commerce

Cafes in Amou

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café des sports
Tabac Presse d'Amou / Café de la Halle

Castles in Amou

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Amou
Château de Sourdis

Dentists in Amou

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eric Bourdette

Veterinaries in Amou

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bio'vet Amou

Gas Stations in Amou

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garage Pierre Basque Agent Renault Dacia
Intermarché

Banks in Amou

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Amou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Clouque

Stadiums & Teams in Amou

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Amou

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Artouste 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gourette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Pierre-Saint-Martin 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Amou

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base-Medium Airport
Pau Pyrénées AirportPUFMedium Airport
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées AirportLDEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Lasclaveries-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Mimizan-Small Airport
Aire-sur-l'Adour Airfield-Small Airport
Altisurface d'Hautacam-Small Airport
Amou Airfield-Small Airport
Andoins Airfield-Small Airport
Artigues Altisurface-Small Airport
Benesse Maremne Airfield-Small Airport
Boeil Bezing Airfield-Small Airport
Cabaliros Altiport-Small Airport
Claracq Villa les Palmiers Airfield-Small Airport
Dax Seyresse Airfield-Small Airport
Escary Aramits Altiport-Small Airport
Goux Airfield-Small Airport
Gurmençon Airfield-Small Airport
Itxassou Airfield-Small Airport
Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Malaussanne Airfield-Small Airport
Maslacq Airfield-Small Airport
Maupas Airfield-Small Airport
Navarrenx Airfield-Small Airport
Nogaro Airfield-Small Airport
Oloron Herrere Airfield-Small Airport
Ozenx Montrestrucq Airfield-Small Airport
Ponson Dessus Airfield-Small Airport
Rion Des Landes Airfield-Small Airport
Sames Airfield-Small Airport
Sévignacq Airfield-Small Airport
Tartas Airfield-Small Airport
Vallon des Bergons-Small Airport
Viella Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Amou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amou

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Sainte-Agathe

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 Amou

What is the population of Amou?

Amou has a population of 1,587 residents and is located in France. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.

Is Amou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,976, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $544 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 Amou?

Amou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.4 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Amou?

The job market in Amou faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Amou?

The median home value in Amou is $108,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $544.

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