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Courniou, France

Occitanie · France

Courniou is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 688. Elevation: 1,220 ft (372 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
688 Population 20/sq mi density
1,220 ft Elevation 372 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,244 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,244 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $478/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population688
Density20/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,244
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,600
Rent$478
Housing Units275
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Population688
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Coordinates43.4740°, 2.7111°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,382 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.3 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$21,244

About Courniou

Courniou is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 688. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet (372 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Courniou is $21,244, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.3% (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 41 business establishments.

Income: Courniou vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,244
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.3%
353% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Courniou is $95,600, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $478 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 275 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,600
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$478
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units275

Property Tax

Courniou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area33.8 sq mi (87.5 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates43.4740°N, 2.7111°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

342 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 28, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 73 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 70 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 132 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 149 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 136 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 139 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 134 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 70 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 148 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 65 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 72 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 149 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 69 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 89 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 67 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 69 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 27 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 76 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 122 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in

Courniou has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Courniou

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Courniou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amphoralis
Conservatoire de Tastavy
Écomusée « Marbre & Terroir »
La Maison de l'Abeille
Maison de la Charcuterie
Maison de Payrac
Musée archéologique
Musée de la vie paysanne en Haut-Languedoc
Musée de Préhistoire Régionale
Musée Départemental du Textile
Musée du Battage
Musée du vieux Lacaune
Musée Français de la Spéléologie

Libraries in Courniou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sallèles-d'Aude0.0
Espace Culturel de la Marquise0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Azillanet0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Léon Cordes0.0

Farmers Markets in Courniou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Promenade
Marché couvert
Place de la République

Hotels in Courniou

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nabat le haut

Castles in Courniou

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Grandsagnes

Breweries in Courniou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Raspailhac
Brasserie du Castel
Elixir de Fred

Stadiums & Teams in Courniou

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Courniou

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport

Post Offices in Courniou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Courniou

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Présentation-du-Seigneur
Église Saint-Fabien
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Mathias
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Thomas

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 Courniou

What is the population of Courniou?

Courniou has a population of 688 residents and is located in France. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 33.8 square miles.

Is Courniou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,244, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,600 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $478 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Courniou?

Courniou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches, with 21.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Courniou?

The job market in Courniou faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Courniou?

The median home value in Courniou is $95,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $478.

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