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Foix, France
Occitanie · France
Foix is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 9,860. Elevation: 1,286 ft (392 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
FHousing
AClimate
| Population | 9,860 |
| Population Density | 1,322 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9654°, 1.6071° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (926 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,626 |
About Foix
Foix is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 9,860. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet (392 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.
Income: Foix vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,626 |
| 70% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 18.1% |
| 403% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
| 77% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 592 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $99,200 |
| 65% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $496 |
| 57% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,944 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9654°N, 1.6071°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
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 |
Foix 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").
Schools in Foix
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Parmentier | - | - | - | - |
| École du Cardié | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Les Bruilhols | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Le Cardié | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Cadirac | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Lucien Goron & Marie Carol | - | - | - | - |
| École municipale de musique | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Gabriel Fauré | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Lakanal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Foix
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP Radio | ambient, avantgarde | OGG | |
| Radio Transparence | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Foix
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 la Préhistoire | ||||
| 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 Foix
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque - ALAE | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque departementale de Prêt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jean Beyssi | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque LAD | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| La Buerie | 0.0 | |||||
| La mauvaise Foix | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Ax les Thermes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Foix | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Lavelanet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Foix
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Hotels in Foix
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Foix
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Foix
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Foix
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Foix
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Foix
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Foix
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Foix
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Foix
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Foix
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Le Grand Bison | ||||
| Globe Trotter Brasserie | ||||
| Les Trois Clochers |
Stadiums & Teams in Foix
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Foix
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 Foix
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toulouse-Blagnac Airport | TLS | Large Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - Antichan | - | Medium Airport |
| Carcassonne Salvaza Airport | CCF | Medium Airport |
| Castres Mazamet Airport | DCM | Medium Airport |
| Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport | LEU | Medium Airport |
| Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aerodrome de Bois de la Pierre | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-Villeneuve | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Cazères - Palaminy | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de la Montagne Noire | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Muret - Lherm | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les Pujols | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Sabonnères | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-Bernard | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport d'Ustou | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de la Marrano | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Plateau de la Calme | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface d'Aleu | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Balesta Nature | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coste Del Palm | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de l'Hippopotame | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Plagne-Bouirex | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Clos de Legua | - | Small Airport |
| Artigat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baraigne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beaugaillard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| En Lébé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ercé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Esperce field | - | Small Airport |
| Gardouch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gibel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jourdan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Boulouze Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Cerdanya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Grand Borde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Fousseret Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Reuilh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marmouzet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Monferran Saves Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nébias Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Portalier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Puivert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Régat Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Revel Montgey Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Félix Lauragais Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarrat Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Foix
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Foix
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbatiale Saint-Volusien | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Montgauzy | |
| Église Saint-Pierre |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Foix
What is the population of Foix?
Foix has a population of 9,860 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,322 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.
Is Foix expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,626, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,200 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $496 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Foix?
Foix 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 Foix?
The job market in Foix faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 592 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Foix?
The median home value in Foix is $99,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $496.