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Espalion, France
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Espalion is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 4,652. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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People
Economy
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AClimate
| Population | 4,652 |
| Population Density | 329 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5224°, 2.7627° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.9 inches (734 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,652 |
About Espalion
Espalion is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 4,652. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Espalion vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $23,652 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 279 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,800 |
| 66% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $474 |
| 59% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,861 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below France avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5224°N, 2.7627°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Espalion has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Espalion
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Immaculée Conception | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Immaculée Conception | — | — | — | — |
| Saint-Hilarian | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Louis Denayrouze | — | — | — | — |
| Jean Monnet | — | — | — | — |
| Anne Frank | — | — | — | — |
| Saint-Michel | — | — | — | — |
| Ensemble scolaire catholique Espalion | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique de Saint-Côme-d'Olt | — | — | — | — |
| École Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Espalion
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio CISBA | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Totem Gard | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Totem Lozère | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Espalion
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espace Charles de Louvrié | ||||
| Espace dels Enfarinats - Espace des enfarinés | ||||
| Knife Museum | ||||
| La Forge | ||||
| La maison des Dolmens | ||||
| La Menuiserie | ||||
| Le Grenier de Capou | ||||
| Maison Créative | ||||
| Musée des arts et métiers traditionnels | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts Denys-Puech | ||||
| Musée du Haut-Rouergue | ||||
| Musée du Rouergue | ||||
| Musée du Scaphandre | ||||
| Musée Fenaille | ||||
| Musée Marcel Boudou | ||||
| Musée Montrozier - Espace Archéologique | ||||
| Musée Soulages | ||||
| Musée Soulages | ||||
| Musée Soulages | ||||
| Terra Memoria |
Libraries in Espalion
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Druelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Espalion | 0.0 | |||||
| La Gageothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Le plaisir de lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Livres en liberté | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André Baudon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aubrac-Laguiole | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Estaing | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Luc-la-Primaube | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale "Paul Géraldini" | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale de Rodez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Espalion
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foirail aux bovins | |||||
| Foirail aux brebis |
Hotels in Espalion
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Espalion
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Espalion
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Espalion
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Espalion
5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Espalion
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Espalion
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Espalion
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Espalion
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Espalion
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie d'Olt | ||||
| La StAtion |
Stadiums & Teams in Espalion
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Espalion
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski de Brameloup | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laguiole | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Lioran | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Espalion
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albi Le Sequestre airport | LBI | Medium Airport |
| Aurillac airport | AUR | Medium Airport |
| Rodez–Aveyron Airport | RDZ | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Villefranche de Rouergue | — | Small Airport |
| Albi Castelvert Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de La Taillade | — | Small Airport |
| Bozouls Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Calviac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cassagnes-Bégonhès Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Conques Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fenestres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Florac Ste Enimie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Graissac le Faula Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Bruel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Peuch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Bories Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Millau-Larzac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarrans Cantoin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| ULM LECROS Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Espalion
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Espalion | |
| Saint-Côme-d'Olt Apc |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Espalion
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de Carnejac | |
| Chapelle Saint-Laurent | |
| Chapelle St Michel | |
| Église des Pénitents | |
| Église Notre-Dame d'Albiac | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Côme et Saint-Damien | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Julien | |
| Église Saint-Michel de Calmont | |
| Saint-Hilarian-Sainte-Foy | |
| Saint-Pierre | |
| Salle du Royaume |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Espalion?
Espalion has a population of 4,652 residents and is located in France. The population density is 329 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles.
Is Espalion expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,652, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $474 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Espalion?
Espalion has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.
How is the job market in Espalion?
The unemployment rate in Espalion is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 279 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Espalion?
The median home value in Espalion is $94,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $474.