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Bize-Minervois, France

Occitanie · 🇫🇷 France

Bize-Minervois is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,055. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,055 Population 131/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,194 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,194 median income, 16.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$526/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $22,194
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $526
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.6%
361% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population1,055
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$22,194
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$526
OwnershipN/A

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population1,055
Population Density131 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates43.3184°, 2.8708°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$22,194
Median Age42.3 years

Is Bize-Minervois a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bize-Minervois receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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. Bize-Minervois offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bize-Minervois is $22,194, 70% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.6%, 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 $526 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

Bize-Minervois enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Bize-Minervois has a population of 1,055 with a density of 131 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 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

1,055
Total Population
131
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
8.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bize-Minervois vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bize-Minervois vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bize-Minervois is $22,194, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 16.6% (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: Bize-Minervois vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,194
70% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.6%
361% 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 $526 (55% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$526
55% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Bize-Minervois, 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: Bize-Minervois 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

Bize-Minervois enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 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 203 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.4 inches
28% below US avg
Snowfall4.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates43.3184°N, 2.8708°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris
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 Density131/sq mi
Total Area8.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Argeliers 1,321 pop · 2.0 mi Ginestas 1,129 pop · 3.5 mi Quarante 1,490 pop · 5.0 mi Saint-Nazaire-d'Aude 1,849 pop · 5.2 mi Ouveillan 2,041 pop · 5.4 mi Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude 1,363 pop · 5.7 mi Canet 1,801 pop · 6.3 mi Marcorignan 1,148 pop · 6.9 mi Moussan 1,255 pop · 7.2 mi Olonzac 1,633 pop · 7.5 mi Névian 1,160 pop · 7.5 mi Creissan 1,103 pop · 8.0 mi Saint-Chinian 2,004 pop · 8.1 mi Capestang 3,392 pop · 8.8 mi
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