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Couffoulens, France

Occitanie · France

Couffoulens is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 582. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
582 Population 134/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,231 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,231 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $504/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population582
Density134/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,231
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$100,800
Rent$504
Housing Units233
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population582
Population Density134 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates43.1552°, 2.3069°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,231

About Couffoulens

Couffoulens is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 582. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Couffoulens is $23,231, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (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: Couffoulens vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,231
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% 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 Couffoulens is $100,800, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $504 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 233 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,800
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$504
57% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units233

Property Tax

Couffoulens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates43.1552°N, 2.3069°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

487 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 41 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 128 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 41 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 96 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 107 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 142 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 95 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 121 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 99 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 137 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 109 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 138 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 92 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 102 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 64 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 39 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 42 km
Jul 13, 2007 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain M3.8 133 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 106 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in

Couffoulens has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Couffoulens

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Couffoulens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Châteaux de Lastours
Eburomagus, musée archéologique de Bram
Écomusée « Marbre & Terroir »
Essar[t]s, espace arts et cultures
La Coopérative Musée Cérès Franco
Le Musée de l'École
Musée de l'Imprimerie
Musée de l'inquisition
Musée de la Chapellerie
Musée de la Chevalerie
Musée de la laine
Musée de la laine
Musée Déodat Roche
Musée des Arts et Métiers du Livre
Musée des Automates
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Dinosaures
Musée du Château
Musée du Piano
Musée Jean Nicloux
Musée Petiet
Tour Grosse, Musée des Vieux métiers
Villa Bethania

Libraries in Couffoulens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Aude0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Alain Cazalis0.0
Guy Aurifeuille0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Aile0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Arts0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'sel0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Villepinte0.0
Médiathèque, école de musique/danse, foyer de jeunes0.0

Farmers Markets in Couffoulens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché d'Espéraza
Marché de Bram
Place Carnot

Castles in Couffoulens

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Couffoulens

Stadiums & Teams in Couffoulens

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Ski Resorts Near Couffoulens

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Couffoulens

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Coufouleux AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Roquemaure AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Lieux les Lavaur AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Couffoulens

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Couffoulens
Preixan

Treatment Centers in Couffoulens

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réhabilitation psychosociale audois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Couffoulens

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Clément
Église Saint-Jean

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 Couffoulens

What is the population of Couffoulens?

Couffoulens has a population of 582 residents and is located in France. The population density is 134 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Couffoulens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,231, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,800 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Couffoulens?

Couffoulens 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 70°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Couffoulens?

The job market in Couffoulens faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Couffoulens?

The median home value in Couffoulens is $100,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $504.

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