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Axat, France
Occitanie · France
Axat is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 915. Elevation: 1,335 ft (407 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
CHousing
AClimate
| Population | 915 |
| Population Density | 202 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8041°, 2.2348° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.2 inches (995 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,444 |
About Axat
Axat is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 915. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet (407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Axat vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $20,444 |
| 73% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.0% |
| 233% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 55 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $91,600 |
| 68% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $458 |
| 61% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 366 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below France avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8041°N, 2.2348°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Axat has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Axat
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Jean Jaurès | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Axat
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrénées FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio Arrels (ES) | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Arrels | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RCF Pays d'Aude | christian | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Axat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Tour aux Parfums | ||||
| Maison de la réserve naturelle de Nohèdes | ||||
| Musée de la Chapellerie | ||||
| Musée Déodat Roche | ||||
| Musée des Automates | ||||
| Musée des Dinosaures | ||||
| Musée du Quercob | ||||
| Musée la Solanna | ||||
| Musée Petiet | ||||
| Villa Bethania |
Libraries in Axat
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Formiguères | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Matemale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Chalabre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Puivert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Paroissiale | 0.0 | |||||
| Guy Aurifeuille | 0.0 | |||||
| Mairie Ayguatebia-Talau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - Pyrénées Catalanes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Angles | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Espérance | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Georges Chambon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale de Quillan | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Axat
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché d'Espéraza | |||||
| Marché de Producteurs Prades |
Hotels in Axat
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Axat
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Axat
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Axat
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Axat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDQ Beer Co. | ||||
| Brasserie du Quercorb | ||||
| Cochon Volant | ||||
| la brasserie au bord du lit |
Ski Resorts Near Axat
18 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formiguères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Camurac | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ascou | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mijanès - Donezan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station de Beille | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ax 3 Domaines | 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 | — | — | — |
| Les Angles | 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 | — | — | — |
| Estació d'esquí de Masella | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estació d'esquí de la Molina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Axat
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carcassonne Salvaza Airport | CCF | Medium Airport |
| Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport | PGF | Medium Airport |
| Aerodrom Tapioles | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-Villeneuve | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de la Montagne Noire | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les Pujols | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Ordis | — | Small Airport |
| Air Galamus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de la Marrano | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Plateau de la Calme | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coste Del Palm | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de l'Hippopotame | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Clos de Legua | — | Small Airport |
| Argeliers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baraigne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beaugaillard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de Vuelo Avial | — | Small Airport |
| Canterrane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gardouch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gibel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Cerdanya Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Grand Borde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Reuilh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lézignan-Corbières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Llupia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montescot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nébias Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puichéric Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puivert Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Régat Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Revel Montgey Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Félix Lauragais Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarrat Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| ST LUC Passa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ste Léocadie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Troye d'Ariège ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Ulm Saint Couat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ulmodrome de Limoux | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Axat
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Axat | |
| Bessède-de-Sault | |
| Counozouls | |
| Escouloubre | |
| Roquefort-de-Sault | |
| Sainte-Colombe-sur-Guette |
Treatment Centers in Axat
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de réhabilitation psychosociale audois |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Axat
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption | |
| Église de l'Assomption | |
| Église de la Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église de la Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Barthélemy | |
| Église Saint-Étienne | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas | |
| Église Saint-Saturnin | |
| Église Saint-Valentin | |
| Église Sainte-Colombe |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Axat
What is the population of Axat?
Axat has a population of 915 residents and is located in France. The population density is 202 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.
Is Axat expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,444, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $458 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 Axat?
Axat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Axat?
The job market in Axat faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Axat?
The median home value in Axat is $91,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $458.