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Cessenon-sur-Orb, France

Occitanie · France

Cessenon-sur-Orb is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,966. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,966 Population 137/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,220 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,220 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$102,200 home value, $511/mo rent

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About Cessenon-sur-Orb

Cessenon-sur-Orb

Cessenon-sur-Orb is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France.

People

Population1,966
Density137/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,220
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$102,200
Rent$511
Housing Units786
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population1,966
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates43.4501°, 3.0515°
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$23,220

About Cessenon-sur-Orb

Cessenon-sur-Orb is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,966. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cessenon-sur-Orb is $23,220, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Cessenon-sur-Orb vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,220
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.3%
353% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cessenon-sur-Orb is $102,200, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $511 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 786 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,200
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$511
56% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units786

Property Tax

Cessenon-sur-Orb 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. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates43.4501°N, 3.0515°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 81 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 77 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 137 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 144 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 143 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 147 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 144 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 79 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 56 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 78 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 74 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 104 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 75 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 76 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 75 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 146 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 33 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 97 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 132 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Cessenon-sur-Orb has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Cessenon-sur-Orb

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École des Sources
École élémentaire les Oliviers
Collège Basile Rouaix
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Radio Stations near Cessenon-sur-Orb

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps

Museums in Cessenon-sur-Orb

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amphoralis
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Ensérune Oppidum
Éspace d’Art Contemporain
Espace Muséographique Les Lumières de la Mine
L'Oustal des Abeilles
Maison des Arts
Maison du Mouflon
Musée archéologique
Musée Chapy
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de la Cloche et de la Sonnaille
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Battage
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Jouet et de l'Objet ancien
Musée Fabregat
Musée Graissessac Autrefois
Musée Taurin

Libraries in Cessenon-sur-Orb

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sallèles-d'Aude0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Marcel Guibbaud0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque de Colombiers0.0
Médiathèque George Frèche0.0
Médiathèque Le Réservoir0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Molveau0.0
Médiathèque Max Rouquette0.0
Médiathèque Michel Galabru0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0

Farmers Markets in Cessenon-sur-Orb

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
Halle du Marché
La Carotte Joyeuse
La Promenade
Les Halles
Marche de Béziers
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché Paysan
Marché public
Marché traditionnel
Marché Vendredi matin
Place de la République
Place Georges Clemenceau
Place Joseph Durand
Place Jules Castan

Gas Stations in Cessenon-sur-Orb

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dyneff

Breweries in Cessenon-sur-Orb

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
Brasserie de Raspailhac
Elixir de Fred

Stadiums & Teams in Cessenon-sur-Orb

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Ski Resorts Near Cessenon-sur-Orb

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Cessenon-sur-Orb

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cessenon-sur-Orb

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cessenon-sur-Orb

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Sainte-Marie de Fontcaude, de l'ordre des Prémontrés
Église Saint-Amand
Église Saint-Pierre de la Salle

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 Cessenon-sur-Orb

What is the population of Cessenon-sur-Orb?

Cessenon-sur-Orb has a population of 1,966 residents and is located in France. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles.

Is Cessenon-sur-Orb expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,220, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,200 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $511 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cessenon-sur-Orb?

Cessenon-sur-Orb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cessenon-sur-Orb?

The job market in Cessenon-sur-Orb faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cessenon-sur-Orb?

The median home value in Cessenon-sur-Orb is $102,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $511.

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