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Ercé, France

Occitanie · France

Ercé is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 538. Elevation: 2,060 ft (628 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
538 Population 31/sq mi density
2,060 ft Elevation 628 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,434 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,434 median income, 17.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $430/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population538
Density31/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,434
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$86,000
Rent$430
Housing Units215
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation2,060 ft (628 m)
Population538
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation2,060 ft (628 m)
Coordinates42.8497°, 1.2888°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,434

About Ercé

Ercé is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 538. The city sits at an elevation of 2,060 feet (628 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ercé is $20,434, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.7% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Ercé vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,434
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.7%
392% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ercé is $86,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $430 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 215 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,000
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$430
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units215

Property Tax

Climate in Ercé

Ercé has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 973 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.5°C / 42°F 0.5° / 10.5° 81.1
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 0.9° / 11.5° 65.0
Mar 9°C / 48°F 3.3° / 14.8° 73.0
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.4° / 16.7° 103.1
May 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20° 108.8
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12.7° / 23.5° 78.1
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.6° 58.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.1° 69.2
Sep 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23° 72.7
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.3° 82.8
Nov 8.6°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.7° 98.1
Dec 6.1°C / 43°F 1° / 11.2° 83.0
Ercé experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,060 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,060 ft (628 m)
Area17.3 sq mi (44.7 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates42.8497°N, 1.2888°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 129 km
May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 119 km
Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 102 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 106 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 138 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 41 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 114 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 100 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 56 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 140 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 98 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 119 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 84 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 132 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 137 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 128 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 141 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 96 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 101 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km N of Soumoulou, France M4.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Ercé has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Ercé

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CAMP Radio ambient, avantgarde OGG
Radio Transparence MP3 128 kbps
GUM FM (ES) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ercé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de l'Os Bru dels Pirineus
Ecomuseu de les Valls d'Àneu
Grotte du Mas-d'Azil
Le vieux Moulin
Maison du Chemin de la Liberté
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Aristide Bergès
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des Colporteurs
Musée des enfants du château de la Hille
Musée du Palais des Evêques

Libraries in Ercé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Café Littéraire Les 3 Chaises0.0
La Buerie0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Massat0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Lorp-Sentaraille0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Seix0.0
Médiathèque municipale Gaston Massat0.0

Farmers Markets in Ercé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Champs de Mars : marché le jeudi
Halle Justin Clanet
Marché de Brassac
Place du Marché

Hotels in Ercé

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Les Oussaillès
Le Grand Hôtel Revea
Résidence des 3 Césars
Résidence du Haut Couserans
Résidence Le Valier

Cafes in Ercé

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Chantaco

Castles in Ercé

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Coste
Ruines du Chateau de Margie

Breweries in Ercé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale d'Ariège Pyrénées
Brasserie de l'éphémère
Brasserie des Trois Seigneurs
La Brouche

Stadiums & Teams in Ercé

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ercé

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estació d'esquí Tavascan 0.0 $0
Le Mourtis 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0
Guzet 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Freeride Guzet 0.0 $0
Goulier 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Port del Comte 0.0 $0
Ordino-Arcalís 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Espot Esquí 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Boí-Taüll 0.0 $0
Port Ainé 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ercé

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - AntichanMedium Airport
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLEUMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Bagnères de LuchonSmall Airport
Aerodrome de Bois de la PierreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Cazères - PalaminySmall Airport
Aérodrome de L'Isle-en-DodonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - LhermSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de SabonnèresSmall Airport
Altiport d'UstouSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface d'AleuSmall Airport
Altisurface de Balesta NatureSmall Airport
Altisurface de Cap De PouySmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de la Plagne-BouirexSmall Airport
Altisurface UlsSmall Airport
Arrouède AirfieldSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Bacaneres AltiportSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Cier de Riviere AirfieldSmall Airport
Ercé AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperce fieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
Girosp AirfieldSmall Airport
Jourdan AirfieldSmall Airport
La Boulouze AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fousseret Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Tucoulet Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Manent Montane AirfieldSmall Airport
Marmouzet AirfieldSmall Airport
Molas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Gaudens Montréjeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Simorre le Puntous AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Toulouse-Lasbordes AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ercé

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aulus-les-Bains
Ercé
Ustou
Ustou Guzet

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ercé

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Calvaire
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Lizier
Église Saint-Vincent

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Waterfalls
4
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 Ercé

What is the population of Ercé?

Ercé has a population of 538 residents and is located in France. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 17.3 square miles.

Is Ercé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,434, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $430 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ercé?

Ercé has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ercé?

The job market in Ercé faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ercé?

The median home value in Ercé is $86,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $430.

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