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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).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
915 Population 202/sq mi density
1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,444 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,444 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$458/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $20,444
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $458
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.0%
233% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population915
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$20,444
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home ValueN/A
Rent$458
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population915
Population Density202 / sq mi
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Coordinates42.8041°, 2.2348°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (995 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$20,444
Median Age42.3 years

Is Axat a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Axat receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Axat offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Axat is $20,444, 73% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $458 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Axat experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Axat has a population of 915 with a density of 202 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

915
Total Population
202
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
4.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Axat vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Axat vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Axat is $20,444, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Axat vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,444
73% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $458 (61% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$458
61% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Axat, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Axat vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Axat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°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 39.2 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall3.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates42.8041°N, 2.2348°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

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").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density202/sq mi
Total Area4.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Axat expensive to live in?

Axat is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 73.7 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $20,444, 73% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $458 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

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%.

How much does housing cost in Axat?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $458.

How are the schools in Axat?

31.7% of adults in Axat hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Axat?

The obesity rate in Axat is 9.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 33.4% of adults are smokers. 87.0% are physically inactive. 18.0% of residents report depression.

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