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Graissessac, France

Occitanie · France

Graissessac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 716. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
716 Population 185/sq mi density
1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,008 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,008 median income, 27.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$100,600 home value, $503/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population716
Density185/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,008
Unemployment27.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$100,600
Rent$503
Housing Units286
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Population716
Population Density185 / sq mi
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Coordinates43.6807°, 3.0922°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$19,008

About Graissessac

Graissessac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 716. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Graissessac is $19,008, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 27.0% (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 43 business establishments.

Income: Graissessac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,008
75% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment27.0%
650% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Graissessac is $100,600, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $503 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 286 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 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,600
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$503
57% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units286

Property Tax

Graissessac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates43.6807°N, 3.0922°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 105 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 101 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 125 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 82 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 102 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 103 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 125 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 101 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 98 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 100 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 123 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 50 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 56 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 123 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 102 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 115 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 112 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 98 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 133 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Graissessac has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Graissessac

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École primaire
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Graissessac

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Graissessac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Éspace d’Art Contemporain
Espace Muséographique Les Lumières de la Mine
L'Oustal des Abeilles
La maison rurale de 1914
Maison des Arts
Maison du Mouflon
Musée archéologique
Musée de la Cloche et de la Sonnaille
Musée de Lodève
Musée des images de Piété
Musée du Battage
Musée du Jouet et de l'Objet ancien
Musée Graissessac Autrefois

Libraries in Graissessac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Les Rives0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
CDI0.0
Marcel Guibbaud0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Confluence0.0
Médiathèque du Caylar0.0
Médiathèque Larzac & Vallées0.0
Médiathèque Max Rouquette0.0
Médiathèque Michel Galabru0.0

Farmers Markets in Graissessac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
Halle du Marché
Marché estival de Salasc
Marché traditionnel
Place Georges Clemenceau
Place Joseph Durand
Place Jules Castan

Cafes in Graissessac

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar des Sports

Gas Stations in Graissessac

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #10882043742

Breweries in Graissessac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Raspailhac

Ski Resorts Near Graissessac

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0

Airports Near Graissessac

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Graissessac

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale Communale
Graissesac
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Graissessac

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Maurice
Chapelle Saint-Sauveur
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
Église Saint-André-de-Rieussec
Église Saint-Étienne-de-Mursan
Église Saint-Laurent-des-Nières
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Sauveur
Église Saint-Sauveur
Temple

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 Graissessac

What is the population of Graissessac?

Graissessac has a population of 716 residents and is located in France. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

Is Graissessac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,008, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,600 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $503 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Graissessac?

Graissessac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Graissessac?

The job market in Graissessac faces challenges, with unemployment at 27.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Graissessac?

The median home value in Graissessac is $100,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $503.

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