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Balsac, France

Occitanie · France

Balsac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 525. Elevation: 1,906 ft (581 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
525 Population 17/sq mi density
1,906 ft Elevation 581 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,156 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,156 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $488/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population525
Density17/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,156
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,600
Rent$488
Housing Units210
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Population525
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Coordinates44.4032°, 2.4455°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.4 inches (746 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,156

About Balsac

Balsac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 525. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet (581 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Balsac is $28,156, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Balsac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,156
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Balsac is $97,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 210 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 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,600
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units210

Property Tax

Balsac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Area30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates44.4032°N, 2.4455°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 4, 2008.

May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 133 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 54 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 84 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 66 km
Sep 21, 2001 4 km NNE of Portet-sur-Garonne, France M3.3 125 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 110 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 75 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 111 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 86 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 50 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 81 km
May 11, 1995 8 km SE of Fontannes, France M3.1 144 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 103 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France M3.1 147 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 23 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 112 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 149 km
May 19, 2002 7 km NNE of Laissac, France M3.0 33 km
Jul 8, 2002 0 km S of Champeix, France M3.0 142 km
May 15, 1999 5 km W of Le Bousquet-d'Orb, France M3.0 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Balsac has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Balsac

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École François Pons
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Radio Stations near Balsac

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RCF Occitanie religious MP3 320 kbps
100% Radio - Carcassonne MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio русским гражданам .... в украине сейчас идет война ... силами рф наносятся удары по гражданской инфраструктуре в харькове ... киеве ... чернигове ... сумах ... ирпене и десятках других городов ... гибнут люди - и гражданское население ... и военные ... в том числе российские призывники ... которых бросили воевать ... чтобы лишить собственный народ доступа к информации ... правительство рф запретило называть войну войной ... закрыло независимые сми и принимает сейчас ряд диктаторских законов ... MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cagnac ancient music, chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps
Totem Gard MP3 128 kbps
Radio Presence Figeac christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Balsac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace dels Enfarinats - Espace des enfarinés
Espace Georges Rouquier
La Menuiserie
Les mémoires de Cransac
Maison de la Mémoire
Maison des vieux métiers et de la Forge
Musée de la Mine Lucien Mazars
Musée de la Résistance
Musée des arts et métiers traditionnels
Musée des Beaux-Arts Denys-Puech
Musée des traditions agricoles
Musée du charroi rural
Musée du Patrimoine Industriel et Minier
Musée Fenaille
Musée Joseph-Fau
Musée Soulages
Musée Soulages
Musée Soulages
Ostal Joan Bodon
Terra Olt
Trésor Médiéval de Conques

Libraries in Balsac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bournazel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Druelle0.0
Livres en liberté0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Aubin0.0
Médiathèque d'Estaing0.0
Médiathèque de Cransac0.0
Médiathèque de Decazeville0.0
Médiathèque de Luc-la-Primaube0.0
Médiathèque de Viviez0.0
Médiathèque Le Cantou0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale "Paul Géraldini"0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Rodez0.0

Farmers Markets in Balsac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place du foirail

Castles in Balsac

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Balsac

Breweries in Balsac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Mousses du Rouergue
La Calmettoise
La StAtion
Mousses du Rouergue

Ski Resorts Near Balsac

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 $0
Laguiole 0.0 $0
Le Lioran 0.0 $0

Airports Near Balsac

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Altisurface de La TailladeSmall Airport
Bozouls AirfieldSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Coufouleux AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Peuch AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Lieux les Lavaur AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balsac

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église de l'Assomption
Église de l'Assomption
Église de la Très-Sainte-Trinité
Prieuré du Sauvage

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 Balsac

What is the population of Balsac?

Balsac has a population of 525 residents and is located in France. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 30.1 square miles.

Is Balsac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,156, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Balsac?

Balsac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches.

How is the job market in Balsac?

Balsac has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Balsac?

The median home value in Balsac is $97,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $488.

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