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Couiza, France

Occitanie · France

Couiza is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,281. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,281 Population 758/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,980 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,980 median income, 16.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $485/mo rent

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About Couiza


Couiza-Montazels is a railway station in Couiza and Montazels, Occitanie, France. The station is on the Carcassonne–Rivesaltes line. The station is served by TER Occitanie bus services to Limoux and Quillan. Train services between Limoux and Quillan were suspended in 2018, and are expected to be resumed in 2025.

People

Population1,281
Density758/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,980
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$485
Housing Units512
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population1,281
Population Density758 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates42.9430°, 2.2555°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,980

About Couiza

Couiza is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,281. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Couiza is $19,980, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.9% (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 77 business establishments.

Income: Couiza vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,980
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.9%
369% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Couiza is $97,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $485 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 512 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 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,000
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$485
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units512

Property Tax

Couiza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density758/sq mi
Coordinates42.9430°N, 2.2555°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

526 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 26 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 115 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 29 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 73 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 83 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 71 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 135 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 98 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 75 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 68 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 128 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 91 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 123 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 79 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 27 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 64 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 28 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 27 km
Feb 26, 2005 15 km S of Vielha, Spain M3.8 126 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Couiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Couiza

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Jean Baptiste Bieules
École élémentaire de La Salz
École maternelle
École élémentaire
École maternelle
École primaire Gavroche
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Radio Stations near Couiza

3 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

Museums in Couiza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de l'Imprimerie
Musée de la Chapellerie
Musée Déodat Roche
Musée des Automates
Musée des Dinosaures
Musée du Chapitre
Musée du Piano
Musée du Quercob
Musée Petiet
Villa Bethania

Libraries in Couiza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Alain Cazalis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Chalabre0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Puivert0.0
Guy Aurifeuille0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Quillan0.0

Farmers Markets in Couiza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché d'Espéraza

Hotels in Couiza

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château des Ducs de Joyeuse
Hôtel de France

Cafes in Couiza

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arques Roc Café
Bar Sainte-Anne

Castles in Couiza

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Arques
Château de Coustaussa
Château de Serres
Château des Ducs de Joyeuse
Château des Hautpoul

Veterinaries in Couiza

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anim'Aude

Breweries in Couiza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BDQ Beer Co.
Brasserie Artisanale La Vagabonde
Brasserie du Quercorb
Cochon Volant
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Stadiums & Teams in Couiza

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Ski Resorts Near Couiza

17 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Couiza

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus 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
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde 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
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey 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
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport

Post Offices in Couiza

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arques
Couiza
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Couiza

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réhabilitation psychosociale audois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Couiza

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Alain
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Nazaire et Saint-Celse
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Sainte-Léocadie
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Couiza

What is the population of Couiza?

Couiza has a population of 1,281 residents and is located in France. The population density is 758 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

Is Couiza expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,980, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $485 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Couiza?

Couiza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Couiza?

The job market in Couiza faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Couiza?

The median home value in Couiza is $97,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $485.

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