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Bessens, France
Occitanie · France
Bessens is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 708. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Housing
AClimate
| Population | 708 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8786°, 1.2538° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8 inches (985 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.9 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,784 |
About Bessens
Bessens is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 708. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Bessens vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,784 |
| 64% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 42 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $113,600 |
| 60% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $568 |
| 51% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 283 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bessens
Bessens has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 628 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8786°N, 1.2538°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in |
Bessens has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Bessens
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bessens
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Bon Mix HiFi Flac 1411 Kbps | eclectic, electro | OGG | |
| Djam Radio - Flac 1411 Kbps | — | OGG | |
| Djam Radio - AAC192LC | — | AAC+ | |
| Radio Broussaille (Lo-Fi AAC 128) | adfree, broussaille | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Toulouse FM | 2000's, 2000s | MP3 | |
| Radio Broussaille | adfree, broussaille | AAC 320 kbps | |
| 100% Radio Toulouse . | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Egregore Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Metal Invasion Radio | hard rock, heavy metal | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Octopus | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Le Bon Mix Dynamic - AAC192LC | electro, house music | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Boosterfm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Le Bon Mix Radio 97.9 | disco, electro | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Canal Sud 92.2 | indépendante, radio locale | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal Sud | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio de la Save | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fil de l'eau | eclectic, gers | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bessens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroscopia | ||||
| Ailes Anciennes Toulouse | ||||
| Galerie d'Art Municipale | ||||
| Hôtellerie Sainte-Foy | ||||
| Les Jardins du Muséum à Borderouge | ||||
| Musée Calbet | ||||
| Musée de Cox | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et du Combattant | ||||
| Musée des arts de la table | ||||
| Musée des métiers d'autrefois | ||||
| Musée Ingres | ||||
| Musée Lamothe Cadillac | ||||
| Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle Victor Brun | ||||
| Péniche exposition |
Libraries in Bessens
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives Départementales | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque - Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Union | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque de la bastide | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de quartier - Les Izards | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de quartier - Les Izards | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Ségoufielle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Médialudo | 0.0 | |||||
| Médialudo | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Danièle Damin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Danièle Damin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Castelmayran | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Lafrançaise | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Lévignac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Merville - Au Fil des Mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathèque de Moissac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Nauphary | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Vacquiers | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Villemur-sur-Tarn | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale de Réalville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'entrepotes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les granges | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les granges | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Montauriol | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Paschal Grousset | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Rémy Peyranne | 0.0 | |||||
| MeMo - Médiathèque de Montauban | 0.0 | |||||
| Odyssud | 0.0 | |||||
| Odyssud | 0.0 | |||||
| Salle des mariages et du conseil municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bessens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché | |||||
| Halle du marché | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| Le cours des halles | |||||
| Le Marché couvert | |||||
| Local farmers market | |||||
| Marché aux Volailles | |||||
| Marché Bio | |||||
| Marché Bio | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert Embarcadère | |||||
| Marché d'Aussonne | |||||
| Marché de Borderouge | |||||
| Marché de Borderouge | |||||
| Marché de Castelginest | |||||
| Marché de Castelginest | |||||
| Marché de Castelginest | |||||
| Marché de Croix-Daurade | |||||
| Marché de Croix-Daurade | |||||
| Marché de Launac | |||||
| Marché de Lévignac | |||||
| Marché de Merville | |||||
| Marché de Pechbonnieu | |||||
| Marché de plein vent de Cornebarrieu | |||||
| Marché de Plein Vent de L’Union | |||||
| Marché de Plein Vent de L’Union | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Alban | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Cézert | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Jory | |||||
| Marché de Thil | |||||
| Marché des producteurs de Montauban | |||||
| Marché des Récollets | |||||
| Marché des Trois Cocus | |||||
| Marché des Trois Cocus | |||||
| Marché du Coin Gourmand | |||||
| Marché du Sarlac | |||||
| Marché du vendredi | |||||
| Place de la Liberté | |||||
| place jean moulin halle du marché | |||||
| Place Lalaque |
Breweries in Bessens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de la Halle | ||||
| Chez Isa | ||||
| HopDuck Brewery | ||||
| Iron | ||||
| La buvette | ||||
| Le Gué Des Moines | ||||
| Le Parvis | ||||
| Les Cabanes du Port | ||||
| O Bon Tacho Portugues | ||||
| Straw Bale Distillery |
Stadiums & Teams in Bessens
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bessens
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toulouse-Blagnac Airport | TLS | Large Airport |
| Agen La Garenne airport | AGF | Medium Airport |
| Auch Gers Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Cahors Lalbenque airport | ZAO | Medium Airport |
| Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Aerodrome de Bois de la Pierre | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-Villeneuve | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Castelsarrasin Moissac | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Cazères - Palaminy | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-Tarn | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de L'Isle-en-Dodon | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de la Montagne Noire | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Muret - Lherm | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Sabonnères | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-Bernard | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome Morin - Védrines | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Balesta Nature | — | Small Airport |
| Arrouède Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Artigat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Banadets Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baraigne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beaugaillard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boissay Ludovic Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bouloc Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brugnens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cabrerets ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Castelnau Magnoac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Caudecoste Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Caussade Septfonds Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Caylus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cézac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chélan | — | Small Airport |
| Coufouleux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cox Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dunes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| En Lébé Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Esperce field | — | Small Airport |
| Fabas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fromissard ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Fumel Montayral Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gardouch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gibel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jourdan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Isle sur Tarn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Boulouze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Grand Borde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Ramière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Ville Dieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Labastide Saint Pierre Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Labastide-Saint-Sernin Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bessens
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Amans |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bessens?
Bessens has a population of 708 residents and is located in France. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 square miles.
Is Bessens expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,784, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bessens?
Bessens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bessens?
The job market in Bessens faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bessens?
The median home value in Bessens is $113,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $568.