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Ferrières-sur-Ariège, France

Occitanie · France

Ferrières-sur-Ariège is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 746. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
746 Population 100/sq mi density
1,378 ft Elevation 420 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,017 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$26,017 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $541/mo rent

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People

Population746
Density100/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,017
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,200
Rent$541
Housing Units298
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Population746
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Coordinates42.9425°, 1.6159°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,017

About Ferrières-sur-Ariège

Ferrières-sur-Ariège is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 746. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 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 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ferrières-sur-Ariège is $26,017, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (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 45 business establishments.

Income: Ferrières-sur-Ariège vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,017
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ferrières-sur-Ariège is $108,200, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $541 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 298 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$108,200
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$541
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units298

Property Tax

Ferrières-sur-Ariège 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 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates42.9425°N, 1.6159°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 145 km
Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 76 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 68 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 80 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 92 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 99 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 145 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 83 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 87 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 110 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 121 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 91 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 119 km
May 3, 2008 6 km ESE of Campan, France M4.1 111 km
Oct 16, 1990 4 km SSE of Ossun, France M4.1 134 km
Oct 3, 1996 2 km WNW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 148 km
Apr 29, 2014 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.1 132 km
Jan 5, 2013 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 150 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 80 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Ferrières-sur-Ariège has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Ferrières-sur-Ariège

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée professionnel Jean Durroux
École primaire publique Simone Veil
Section d'enseignement général et technologique du Lycée professionnel Jean Durroux
École primaire Nelson Mandela Madiba
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Radio Stations near Ferrières-sur-Ariège

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CAMP Radio ambient, avantgarde OGG
Radio Transparence MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ferrières-sur-Ariège

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle Saint-Jérôme
Château de Foix
Château des Comtes de Foix
Espace muséographique de Talcaneô
L'école 1900
Le Carmel De Pamiers
Les âges de la vie
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée de la Magie
Musée de Montségur
Musée des enfants du château de la Hille
Musée des métiers
Musée du fer
Musée du textile et du peigne en corne
Musée Pierre Bayle
Musée Pyrénéen
Rêve et magie du rail

Libraries in Ferrières-sur-Ariège

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - ALAE0.0
Bibliothèque departementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Beyssi0.0
Bibliothèque LAD0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace François Mitterrand0.0
La Buerie0.0
La mauvaise Foix0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Ax les Thermes0.0
Médiathèque de Foix0.0
Médiathèque de Lavelanet0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière0.0

Farmers Markets in Ferrières-sur-Ariège

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Champs de Mars : marché le jeudi
Halle
Halle aux Grains
Halle Saint-Volusien
Le petit marché
Marché de Brassac
Marché de Pailhès
Place de la République
Place du 19 Mars 1962
Place Félix Garrigou
Place Saint-Michel

Gas Stations in Ferrières-sur-Ariège

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc
Intermarché
Total

Gyms in Ferrières-sur-Ariège

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Breweries in Ferrières-sur-Ariège

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Le Grand Bison
Globe Trotter Brasserie
Les Trois Clochers

Stadiums & Teams in Ferrières-sur-Ariège

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ferrières-sur-Ariège

25 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ordino-Arcalís 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
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Tavascan 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Espot Esquí 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Vallter 2000 0.0 $0
Port Ainé 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ferrières-sur-Ariège

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toulouse-Blagnac AirportTLSLarge Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - AntichanMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLEUMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Bois de la PierreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Cazères - PalaminySmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - LhermSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de SabonnèresSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Altiport d'UstouSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface d'AleuSmall Airport
Altisurface de Balesta NatureSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface de la Plagne-BouirexSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
En Lébé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ercé AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperce fieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel 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
Marmouzet AirfieldSmall Airport
Monferran Saves AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Portalier AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ferrières-sur-Ariège

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Eulalie
Mosquée

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 Ferrières-sur-Ariège

What is the population of Ferrières-sur-Ariège?

Ferrières-sur-Ariège has a population of 746 residents and is located in France. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.

Is Ferrières-sur-Ariège expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,017, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $541 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 Ferrières-sur-Ariège?

Ferrières-sur-Ariège 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 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ferrières-sur-Ariège?

The job market in Ferrières-sur-Ariège faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ferrières-sur-Ariège?

The median home value in Ferrières-sur-Ariège is $108,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $541.

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