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Brissac, France

Occitanie · France

Brissac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 581. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
581 Population 83/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
28.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,862 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,862 median income, 15.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $630/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population581
Density83/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,862
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$126,000
Rent$630
Housing Units232
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population581
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates43.8788°, 3.7019°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (723 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,862

About Brissac

Brissac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Brissac is $24,862, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Brissac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,862
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.2%
322% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brissac is $126,000, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $630 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 232 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,000
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$630
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units232

Property Tax

Climate in Brissac

Brissac has an average annual temperature of 5.6°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.2°C), the coldest is Feb (-1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1938 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.2°C / 30°F -3.4° / 1.1° 167.4
Feb -1.3°C / 30°F -3.7° / 1.1° 140.2
Mar 1.2°C / 34°F -1.4° / 3.8° 129.8
Apr 3.4°C / 38°F 0.6° / 6.2° 164.3
May 7.3°C / 45°F 4.3° / 10.3° 161.5
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.6° 90.9
Jul 14°C / 57°F 10.5° / 17.6° 56.6
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 10.9° / 17.6° 60.4
Sep 10.1°C / 50°F 7.2° / 13° 186.7
Oct 6.6°C / 44°F 4.3° / 9° 297.7
Nov 2.2°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.4° 291.0
Dec -0.2°C / 32°F -2.6° / 2.2° 191.8
Brissac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates43.8788°N, 3.7019°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

375 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 146 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 73 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 148 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 117 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 147 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 145 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 146 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 143 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 62 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 104 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 77 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 146 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 142 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 148 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 142 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 130 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 135 km
Feb 18, 1996 9 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 145 km
Aug 15, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 147 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Brissac has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 42°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Brissac

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Brissac

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Soulbox MP3 96 kbps
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
L'Eko OGG 320 kbps
France Bleu Hérault MP3 128 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps
Divergence FM MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Jazz MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France MP3 192 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
Info RC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brissac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Accueil
Accueil
Argileum
Bâtiment M - Musée des moulages Empereur Antonin
Bâtiment M - Musée des moulages Empereur Antonin
Conservatoire de la Fourche
Espace véhicules anciens
Halle du Verre
La Maison du Bois
Le climatographe, Observatoire du Mont Aigoual
Le Cloître de l'Abbaye de Gellone
Maison de l'eau
Maison des Consuls
Maison Rouge
Musée Cévenol
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de la Soie
Musée Saharien
Musée Saharien
Orbise

Libraries in Brissac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bâtiment 8 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bâtiment S - Bibliothèque Raimon Llull0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Au gré des mots0.0
Bibliothèque de Claret0.0
Bibliothèque de Corconne0.0
Bibliothèque de Montferrier-sur-Lez0.0
Bibliothèque de Montferrier-sur-Lez0.0
Bibliothèque de Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière0.0
Bibliothèque de Valleraugue0.0
Bibliothèque l'Abri des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
BU Atrium0.0
Info'kiosque0.0
La lézarde0.0
Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque André Chamson0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque du Pays Viganais0.0
Médiathèque Jean Arnal0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau0.0
Médiathèque Lucie Aubrac0.0
Médiathèque Marie Rouanet0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges0.0
Réseau intercommunal des bibliothèques0.0

Farmers Markets in Brissac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché
Grand marché
Halles de Ganges
Le Marché du Partage
Le Mas du Pont fait son marché
Les producteurs au Feliz
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché Agropolis
Marché Couvert
Marché de Castelnau-le-Lez
Marché de Malbosc
Marché de Prades
Marché de Prades
Marché de Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues
Marché du Plan des Quatre Seigneurs
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché paysan
Marché Paysan
Place Étienne Sannier

Hotels in Brissac

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Jardin Aux Sources

Castles in Brissac

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Baulx
Château de Brissac
Château de Madières

Breweries in Brissac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BB Kombucha
BlacStar
Brasserie Artisanale D’Avèze
Brasserie Baudille
Brasserie de la Serrane
Brasserie du Lez
Brasserie le BBM
Brasserie le BBM
Brasserie le Lodge
Fauve Craft Bière
Fauve Craft Bière
La Vacqueroise
La Vieille Gisèle
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale

Stadiums & Teams in Brissac

TeamLeagueDivision
Arènes de Teyran
Arènes du Crès

Ski Resorts Near Brissac

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 $0

Airports Near Brissac

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Brissac

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brissac
Saint-Jean-de-Buèges

Treatment Centers in Brissac

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre le petit fescau
Infirmiers
Maison médicale "Censomed - Grabels"
Maison Médicale de Garde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brissac

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Étienne d'Issensac
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Nativité de Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Nazaire et Saint-Celse
Notre-Dame-du-Suc
Temple

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 Brissac

What is the population of Brissac?

Brissac has a population of 581 residents and is located in France. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.

Is Brissac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,862, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $630 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Brissac?

Brissac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches.

How is the job market in Brissac?

The job market in Brissac faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brissac?

The median home value in Brissac is $126,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $630.

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