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Espère, France

Occitanie · France

Espère is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 940. Elevation: 554 ft (169 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
940 Population 38/sq mi density
554 ft Elevation 169 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,300 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,300 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$97,800 home value, $489/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population940
Density38/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,300
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$97,800
Rent$489
Housing Units376
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Population940
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Coordinates44.5121°, 1.3760°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.4 inches (874 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,300

About Espère

Espère is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 940. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Espère is $24,300, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (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 56 business establishments.

Income: Espère vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,300
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Espère is $97,800, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $489 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 376 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,800
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$489
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units376

Property Tax

Climate in Espère

Espère has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 823 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.5°C / 42°F 2° / 9° 64.7
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 1.7° / 10.8° 50.9
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.8° 61.0
Apr 12°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.7° 82.6
May 15.6°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.5° 82.3
Jun 19°C / 66°F 12.8° / 25.2° 76.2
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.5° / 27.6° 54.8
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 14.5° / 27.8° 63.2
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.7° 73.7
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.9° 70.6
Nov 8.8°C / 48°F 5° / 12.6° 76.2
Dec 6°C / 43°F 2.6° / 9.5° 67.2
Espère experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.7 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates44.5121°N, 1.3760°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on May 25, 2007.

Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 126 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 136 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 141 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 123 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 128 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 137 km
Sep 21, 2001 4 km NNE of Portet-sur-Garonne, France M3.3 106 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 143 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 105 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 120 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 73 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 148 km
Aug 29, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.0 128 km
Jul 13, 1991 3 km WSW of Saint-Flour, France M3.0 144 km
Jul 7, 2005 16 km E of Laguiole, France M3.0 135 km
Sep 2, 1993 6 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.0 143 km
May 19, 2002 7 km NNE of Laissac, France M3.0 118 km
Apr 21, 1998 5 km W of Saint-Chély-d'Apcher, France M2.9 148 km
Jul 6, 2001 7 km S of Laguiole, France M2.9 117 km
May 11, 1993 5 km W of Saint-Flour, France M2.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Espère has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Espère

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire publique - - - -
École Maternelle Anne Sylvestre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Espère

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Presence Lot christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Espère

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Maison du Pal
La plage aux ptérosaures
Le Petit Musée du Fer
Maison de l'eau
Maison de la Pierre Sèche
Mémorial
Musée de Cahors Henri-Martin
Musée de la Manufacture de Porcelaine Virebent
Musée des Vieilles mécaniques
Musée du machinisme agricole et automobile de Salviac
Musée Montolza Mécanic'Art
Musée Murat
Musée Zadkine
Petit Musée Personnel de Christian Verdun

Libraries in Espère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque et Médiathèque de Puy L'Evêque0.0
BIG0.0
Maison des Services Publics0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Cahors0.0
Médiathèque de Pradines0.0
Médiatheque de Salviac0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Espère

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Bouzic
Marché de Montcuq
Marché de producteurs
Marché hebdomadaire

Castles in Espère

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Calamane

Gas Stations in Espère

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #8093666432

Breweries in Espère

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale Ratz
Brasserie Les Bartas
Malt'O Vadrouille

Airports Near Espère

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belvès Saint-Pardoux-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Castelsarrasin Moissac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - Livernon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-Tarn-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-Montdragon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le Frau-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur Louyre-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Loupiac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Peyrillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin Carlucet-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de Rouergue-Small Airport
Aérodrome Morin - Védrines-Small Airport
Albi Castelvert Airfield-Small Airport
Banadets Airfield-Small Airport
Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Boissay Ludovic Airfield-Small Airport
Bouloc Airfield-Small Airport
Brugnens Airfield-Small Airport
Cabrerets ULM-Small Airport
Calviac Airfield-Small Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULM-Small Airport
Castillonnès Airfield-Small Airport
Caudecoste Airfield-Small Airport
Caussade Septfonds Airfield-Small Airport
Caylus Airfield-Small Airport
Cézac Airfield-Small Airport
Chassancet Airfield-Small Airport
Condat sur Vézère-Small Airport
Coufouleux Airfield-Small Airport
Cox Airfield-Small Airport
Dunes Airfield-Small Airport
Eyrignac Airfield-Small Airport
Fabas Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord Airfield-Small Airport
Fromissard ULM-Small Airport
Fumel Montayral Airfield-Small Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn Airfield-Small Airport
La Ville Dieu Airfield-Small Airport
Labastide Saint Pierre Airfield-Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield-Small Airport
Lagleygeolle Airfield-Small Airport
Le Burgaud Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Léguille Monclar de Quercy Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chansèves Airfield-Small Airport
Les Gardios Négrepelisse Airfield-Small Airport
Malbec Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Espère

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Espère

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Grégoire
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

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 Espère

What is the population of Espère?

Espère has a population of 940 residents and is located in France. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles.

Is Espère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,300, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,800 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $489 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 Espère?

Espère has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.

How is the job market in Espère?

The job market in Espère faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Espère?

The median home value in Espère is $97,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $489.

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