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Bénac, France
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Bénac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 508. Elevation: 1,155 ft (352 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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AClimate
| Population | 508 |
| Population Density | 160 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1537°, 0.0258° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.9 inches (1,903 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 90.7 inches (230 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,423 |
About Bénac
Bénac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet (352 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Bénac vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,423 |
| 66% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 30 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $109,000 |
| 61% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $545 |
| 53% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 203 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bénac
Bénac has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1086 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1537°N, 0.0258°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Bénac has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.5").
Schools in Bénac
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire publique | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique de Visker | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bénac
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Presence Lourdes | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Atomic radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xiberoko botza | talk & speech | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio País | bearn, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frequence Luz | alternative, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Gascogne | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Cap a cap | traditional | MP3 |
Museums in Bénac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbadiale - Maison des arts | ||||
| Choco Story | ||||
| Historical Resource Centre | ||||
| Le Cachot | ||||
| Le Carmel | ||||
| Maison de la Connaissance du Risque Sismique | ||||
| Maison du Parc National des Pyrénées | ||||
| Maison du Val d'Azun et du Parc National des Pyrénées | ||||
| Maison Natale de René Frydman | ||||
| Maison Natale du Maréchal Foch | ||||
| Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette | ||||
| Moulin de Boly | ||||
| Musée Bernadette | ||||
| Musée Carrefour des Patrimoines | ||||
| Musée de Cire | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation | ||||
| Musée des miraculés | ||||
| Musée du Patrimoine des Pères de Bétharram | ||||
| Musée du Petit Lourdes | ||||
| Musée Larrey | ||||
| Musée Massey | ||||
| Musée Montagnard du Lavedan | ||||
| Musée Pyrénéen | ||||
| Musée Sainte-Bernadette | ||||
| Musée Saliès | ||||
| Observatoire du Pic du Midi de Bigorre |
Libraries in Bénac
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque d'Arras en Lavedan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Francis Jammes - Relais de la médiathèque départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Argelès-Gazost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale d'Arrens-Marsous | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiatèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Pays de Lourdes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Simone Veil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Vic-Montaner | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bénac
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Frais | |||||
| Halle | |||||
| Halle | |||||
| Halle aux Grains | |||||
| Halle Marcadieu | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| La Halle Brauhauban | |||||
| Marché de Bagnères-de-Bigorre | |||||
| Marché de Pays - Arrens-Marsous | |||||
| Marché de Pays Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de Pays Pierrefitte-Nestalas | |||||
| Marché de producteurs - Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de producteurs - Arrens-Marsous | |||||
| Marché de Producteurs - Aucun | |||||
| Marché de Tournay | |||||
| Marché du Tydos | |||||
| Place de la Mairie |
Breweries in Bénac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du pays des Gaves | ||||
| La Brasserie du Pépère | ||||
| Les Brasseurs de l'Adour |
Stadiums & Teams in Bénac
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bénac
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Somport | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hautacam | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gourette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nistos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Tourmalet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Artouste | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cauterets | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luz Ardiden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bourg d'Oueil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Saint-Lary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación Invernal de Astún | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí de Aramón Cerler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Louron | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Piau Engaly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de esquí de Candanchú | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Peyragudes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Formigal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Formigal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luchon-Superbagnères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gavarnie Gèdre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Panticosa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bénac
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auch Gers Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Pau Pyrénées Airport | PUF | Medium Airport |
| Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport | LDE | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Bagnères de Luchon | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Lasclaveries | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Tarbes Laloubère | — | Small Airport |
| Aire-sur-l'Adour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Peyresourde Balestas | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface d'Hautacam | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Barres | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Pouy | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Castillon De La Laquette | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coumely | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Ferrère Batmale | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Honteyde | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface des Quatre Veziaux - La Hourquette d'Ancizan | — | Small Airport |
| Andoins Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Anères Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arrouède Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Artigues Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Bacaneres Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Bassoues Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berdoues Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biran Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boeil Bezing Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bretagne d'Armagnac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brugnens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cabaliros Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos field | — | Small Airport |
| Castelnau Magnoac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chélan | — | Small Airport |
| Cier de Riviere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Claracq Villa les Palmiers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fontrailles Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gaussan ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Gelard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Goux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gurmençon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idrac Respaillès Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Serre D'aulon Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Labatut Rivière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Larreule Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Tucoulet Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| le tustet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luquet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malaussanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Manent Montane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maslacq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maupas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bénac
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bénac |
Treatment Centers in Bénac
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hôpital Le Montaigu | ||
| MGEN l'Arbizon |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bénac
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de l'Assomption | |
| Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge | |
| Église Saint-Étienne | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Vincent |
Quick Facts
🇫🇷 About France
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bénac
What is the population of Bénac?
Bénac has a population of 508 residents and is located in France. The population density is 160 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.
Is Bénac expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,423, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $545 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bénac?
Bénac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.9 inches, with 90.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bénac?
The unemployment rate in Bénac is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 30 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bénac?
The median home value in Bénac is $109,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $545.