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Castelnau-Rivière-Basse, France

Occitanie · France

Castelnau-Rivière-Basse is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 693. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
693 Population 97/sq mi density
778 ft Elevation 237 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,697 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,697 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $442/mo rent

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People

Population693
Density97/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,697
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$88,400
Rent$442
Housing Units277
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Population693
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Coordinates43.5810°, -0.0289°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,368 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,697

About Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

Castelnau-Rivière-Basse is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 693. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse is $21,697, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (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 42 business establishments.

Income: Castelnau-Rivière-Basse vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,697
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse is $88,400, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $442 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 277 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,400
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$442
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units277

Property Tax

Castelnau-Rivière-Basse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates43.5810°N, 0.0289°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

982 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 73 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 47 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 144 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 58 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 137 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 54 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 70 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 91 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 72 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 115 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 145 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 50 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 52 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 54 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 81 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 48 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 104 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 50 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 82 km
Jan 5, 2013 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Castelnau-Rivière-Basse has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire
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Radio Stations near Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

6 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
France Bleu Gascogne MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Cap a cap traditional MP3

Museums in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Paul Fontan
La Tour
Musée Archéologique de Maubourguet
Musée d’Artagnan
Musée des Vieux Outils Gérard Hourugou
Musée les Territoires du Jazz
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle

Libraries in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Panjas0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Charles Samaran0.0
Médiathèque d'Aignan0.0
Médiathèque de Barcelonne-du-Gers0.0
Médiathèque de Marciac0.0
Médiathèque de Plaisance0.0
Médiathèque Vic-Montaner0.0

Farmers Markets in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Grains
Halles d'Aire sur l'Adour
La Halle
Marché de Marciac
Place de la Libération

Theatres in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arènes de la Galope

Castles in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Montus

Breweries in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les Canards d'Ariane

Stadiums & Teams in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Luz Ardiden 0.0 $0
Cauterets 0.0 $0
Artouste 0.0 $0
Grand Tourmalet 0.0 $0
Nistos 0.0 $0
Gourette 0.0 $0
Hautacam 0.0 $0

Airports Near Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agen La Garenne airportAGFMedium Airport
Auch Gers AirfieldMedium Airport
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air BaseMedium Airport
Pau Pyrénées AirportPUFMedium Airport
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées AirportLDEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Condom - Valence-sur-BaïseSmall Airport
Aérodrome de LasclaveriesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Tarbes LaloubèreSmall Airport
Aire-sur-l'Adour AirfieldSmall Airport
Altisurface d'HautacamSmall Airport
Altisurface de Cap De BarresSmall Airport
Altisurface de Castillon De La LaquetteSmall Airport
Altisurface de Ferrère BatmaleSmall Airport
Altisurface de HonteydeSmall Airport
Altisurface des Quatre Veziaux - La Hourquette d'AncizanSmall Airport
Amou AirfieldSmall Airport
Andoins AirfieldSmall Airport
Anères AirfieldSmall Airport
Arrouède AirfieldSmall Airport
Artigues AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Bacaneres AltiportSmall Airport
Bassoues AirfieldSmall Airport
Berdoues AirfieldSmall Airport
Biran AirfieldSmall Airport
Boeil Bezing AirfieldSmall Airport
Bretagne d'Armagnac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabaliros AltiportSmall Airport
Castelnau Magnoac AirfieldSmall Airport
ChélanSmall Airport
Cier de Riviere AirfieldSmall Airport
Claracq Villa les Palmiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Escary Aramits AltiportSmall Airport
Fontrailles Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gaussan ULMSmall Airport
Gelard AirfieldSmall Airport
Gondrin AirfieldSmall Airport
Goux AirfieldSmall Airport
Gurmençon AirfieldSmall Airport
Idrac Respaillès AirfieldSmall Airport
La Serre D'aulon AltiportSmall Airport
Labatut Rivière AirfieldSmall Airport
Larreule Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lavardac AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Tucoulet Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
le tustet AirfieldSmall Airport
Lectoure Marsolan AirfieldSmall Airport
Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Malaussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Manent Montane AirfieldSmall Airport
Maslacq AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe
Poste de Préchac-sur-Adour

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église d'Uragnoun
Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Roch
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

What is the population of Castelnau-Rivière-Basse?

Castelnau-Rivière-Basse has a population of 693 residents and is located in France. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

Is Castelnau-Rivière-Basse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,697, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,400 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $442 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse?

Castelnau-Rivière-Basse has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.

How is the job market in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse?

The job market in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse?

The median home value in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse is $88,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $442.

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