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Ax-les-Thermes, France

Occitanie · France

Ax-les-Thermes is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,510. Elevation: 2,385 ft (727 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,510 Population 243/sq mi density
2,385 ft Elevation 727 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
44.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,479 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,479 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, $678/mo rent

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About Ax-les-Thermes

Ax-les-Thermes

Ax-les-Thermes is a commune in the Ariège department in the Occitanie region of southwestern France.

People

Population1,510
Density243/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,479
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$135,600
Rent$678
Housing Units604
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain44.8 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Population1,510
Population Density243 / sq mi
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Coordinates42.7202°, 1.8394°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation44.8 inches (1,139 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.0 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$23,479

About Ax-les-Thermes

Ax-les-Thermes is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,510. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet (727 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ax-les-Thermes is $23,479, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (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 91 business establishments.

Income: Ax-les-Thermes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,479
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ax-les-Thermes is $135,600, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $678 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 604 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 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,600
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$678
42% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units604

Property Tax

Ax-les-Thermes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below France avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates42.7202°N, 1.8394°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above France avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

682 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 58 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 62 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 75 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 62 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 69 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 56 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 103 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 91 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 131 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 143 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 60 km
May 3, 2008 6 km ESE of Campan, France M4.1 133 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 131 km
May 27, 1993 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France M4.0 145 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 84 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 125 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 49 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 49 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 91 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in

Ax-les-Thermes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 31°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Ax-les-Thermes

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Mario Beulaygue
École maternelle
École élémentaire
Ecole primaire
École élémentaire
Scolar self service
Ecole du Ski Français d'Ax 3 Domaines
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Radio Stations near Ax-les-Thermes

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pyrénées FM MP3 192 kbps
Radio Transparence MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ax-les-Thermes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre historique Jean Duvernoy
Chapelle Saint-Jérôme
Château de Foix
Château des Comtes de Foix
Espace muséographique de Talcaneô
Héliodyssée
L'école 1900
Les âges de la vie
Musée de Montségur
Musée des métiers
Musée du fer
Musée du Granit & des tailleurs de pierres
Musée du Quercob
Musée du textile et du peigne en corne
Musée Pyrénéen
Musée sans murs
Musée sans murs
Museu de la Moto
Observatoire de la Montagne
Rêve et magie du rail
Themis Solaire Innovation

Libraries in Ax-les-Thermes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - ALAE0.0
Bibliothèque associative Endavent0.0
Bibliothèque departementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque LAD0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Puivert0.0
Espace François Mitterrand0.0
La mauvaise Foix0.0
Médiathèque - Pyrénées Catalanes0.0
Médiathèque Ax les Thermes0.0
Médiathèque de Foix0.0
Médiathèque de Font-Romeu0.0
Médiathèque de Lavelanet0.0
Médiathèque des Angles0.0

Farmers Markets in Ax-les-Thermes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Grains
Halle Saint-Volusien
Place du 19 Mars 1962
Place Félix Garrigou
Place Saint-Michel

Hotels in Ax-les-Thermes

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de la Vallée d'Ax
Hôtel Bellevue
Hôtel Restaurant du Puymorens
Le Breilh
Le Breilh
Le Chalet
Le Grillon
Le P'tit Montagnard
Le Roi René
Les Chalets d'Ax
Les Tilleuls
Logis l'Auzeraie
Mercure
Terminus

Cafes in Ax-les-Thermes

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Nagear
Sur le Pouce

Cinemas in Ax-les-Thermes

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma'Ax

Castles in Ax-les-Thermes

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Orgeix
Château de Montaillou
Château de Savignac

Zoos in Ax-les-Thermes

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Maison des Loups
La Maison des Loups

Theme Parks in Ax-les-Thermes

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akrobranch d'Orlu

Train Stations in Ax-les-Thermes

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andorre - L'Hospitalet
Ax-les-Thermes

Gas Stations in Ax-les-Thermes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact
Intermarché

Banks in Ax-les-Thermes

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Crédit Agricole
Société Générale

Breweries in Ax-les-Thermes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Choucas
Brasserie du Quercorb
Brasserie Le Grand Bison

Ski Resorts Near Ax-les-Thermes

25 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ordino-Arcalís 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0
Guzet 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Freeride Guzet 0.0 $0
Goulier 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Tavascan 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Port del Comte 0.0 $0
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Vallter 2000 0.0 $0
Port Ainé 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ax-les-Thermes

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - AntichanMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLEUMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Bois de la PierreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - LhermSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aeródromo TiuranaSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport d'UstouSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface d'AleuSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface de la Plagne-BouirexSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Camp de vol La PuiedaSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo AvialSmall Airport
Ercé AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperce fieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
Jourdan AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Marmouzet AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport
Villeneuve du Latou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ax-les-Thermes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ax Les Thermes
Prades

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ax-les-Thermes

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Carnesses
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Just et Saint-Pasteur
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre de Mérens-d'En-Haut
Église Saint-Simon et Saint-Jude
Église Saint-Vincent
Église Saint-Volusien
Notre Dame d'Ax

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Ax-les-Thermes

What is the population of Ax-les-Thermes?

Ax-les-Thermes has a population of 1,510 residents and is located in France. The population density is 243 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles.

Is Ax-les-Thermes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,479, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,600 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $678 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ax-les-Thermes?

Ax-les-Thermes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ax-les-Thermes?

The job market in Ax-les-Thermes faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ax-les-Thermes?

The median home value in Ax-les-Thermes is $135,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $678.

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