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Escoussens, France

Occitanie · France

Escoussens is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 551. Elevation: 935 ft (285 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
551 Population 24/sq mi density
935 ft Elevation 285 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
43.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,620 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,620 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $500/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population551
Density24/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,620
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$100,000
Rent$500
Housing Units220
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Population551
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Coordinates43.5005°, 2.2131°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation43.2 inches (1,097 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$23,620

About Escoussens

Escoussens is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 551. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Escoussens is $23,620, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Escoussens vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,620
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Escoussens is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 220 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$100,000
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$500
57% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units220

Property Tax

Escoussens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 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 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area23.5 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates43.5005°N, 2.2131°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

431 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 79 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 79 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 146 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 144 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 135 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 147 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 133 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 137 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 129 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 150 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 134 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 91 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 77 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 79 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 138 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 115 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 77 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 77 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 76 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Escoussens has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Escoussens

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
RCF Occitanie religious MP3 320 kbps
100% Radio - Carcassonne MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio русским гражданам .... в украине сейчас идет война ... силами рф наносятся удары по гражданской инфраструктуре в харькове ... киеве ... чернигове ... сумах ... ирпене и десятках других городов ... гибнут люди - и гражданское население ... и военные ... в том числе российские призывники ... которых бросили воевать ... чтобы лишить собственный народ доступа к информации ... правительство рф запретило называть войну войной ... закрыло независимые сми и принимает сейчас ряд диктаторских законов ... MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cagnac ancient music, chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Escoussens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre National et Musée Jean Jaurès
CERAC Archéopole
Châteaux de Lastours
Exposition des Maquis de Vabre
L'Atelier du Sabotier
La Coopérative Musée Cérès Franco
Le Militarial Musée Mémorial pour la Paix
Maison du bois et du jouet
Musée Abbaye-École de Sorèze et Dom Robert
Musée des Arts et Métiers du Livre
Musée du bois et de la marqueterie de Revel
Musée du Catharisme de Mazamet
Musée du cuivre
Musée du Protestantisme en Haut-Languedoc
Musée et Jardins du Canal du Midi
Musée Goya
Musée Jean Cros
Musée Marianne
Musée Municipal du Verre
Planète Tarn
Tour Grosse, Musée des Vieux métiers

Libraries in Escoussens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Castres - Zola0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Maison de Campus0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Castres - Sidobre0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Paul Cap de Joux0.0
Médiathèque de Vielmur sur Agoût0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Charles Guiraud0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Villepinte0.0

Farmers Markets in Escoussens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
La Halle
Marché couvert de l'Albinque
Marché de plein vent
Marché de Revel

Monuments in Escoussens

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halle
Monument Corps Franc FFI

Castles in Escoussens

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Escoussens

Breweries in Escoussens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sabotage

Stadiums & Teams in Escoussens

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Escoussens

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Escoussens

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium 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
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caussade Septfonds AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus 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
Léguille Monclar de Quercy AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Gardios Négrepelisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric 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 Lieux les Lavaur AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Toulouse-Lasbordes AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport
Villematier AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Escoussens

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Sernin

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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 Escoussens

What is the population of Escoussens?

Escoussens has a population of 551 residents and is located in France. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 23.5 square miles.

Is Escoussens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,620, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $500 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 Escoussens?

Escoussens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Escoussens?

The job market in Escoussens faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Escoussens?

The median home value in Escoussens is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $500.

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