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La Selve, France

Occitanie · France

La Selve is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 735. Elevation: 1,696 ft (517 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
735 Population 62/sq mi density
1,696 ft Elevation 517 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,211 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$21,211 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$92,400 home value, $462/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population735
Density62/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$21,211
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$92,400
Rent$462
Housing Units294
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Population735
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Coordinates44.1121°, 2.5349°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,211

About La Selve

La Selve is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 735. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet (517 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Selve is $21,211, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (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 44 business establishments.

Income: La Selve vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,211
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Selve is $92,400, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $462 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 294 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,400
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$462
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units294

Property Tax

La Selve experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates44.1121°N, 2.5349°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on May 31, 2007.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 143 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 141 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 150 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 140 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 136 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 142 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 138 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 139 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 139 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 38 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 99 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 143 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 145 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 139 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 111 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 121 km
Feb 18, 1996 9 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 140 km
Mar 4, 1996 5 km SSE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 150 km
Aug 15, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 141 km
Mar 13, 2001 6 km SE of Quillan, France M3.4 144 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 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

La Selve has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in La Selve

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique
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Radio Stations near La Selve

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RCF Occitanie religious MP3 320 kbps
100% Radio - Carcassonne MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio русским гражданам .... в украине сейчас идет война ... силами рф наносятся удары по гражданской инфраструктуре в харькове ... киеве ... чернигове ... сумах ... ирпене и десятках других городов ... гибнут люди - и гражданское население ... и военные ... в том числе российские призывники ... которых бросили воевать ... чтобы лишить собственный народ доступа к информации ... правительство рф запретило называть войну войной ... закрыло независимые сми и принимает сейчас ряд диктаторских законов ... MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cagnac ancient music, chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps
Totem Gard MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Selve

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Saint-Izaire
La Menuiserie
Maison Créative
Maison de la Châtaigne - Musée des arts religieux
Musée De La Principauté Lincou - Galerie Du Manoir
Musée des Beaux-Arts Denys-Puech
Musée du charroi rural
Musée Fenaille
Musée Soulages
Musée Soulages
Musée Soulages

Libraries in La Selve

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Luc-la-Primaube0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale du Réquistanais0.0
Médiathèque Le Cantou0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Rodez0.0

Breweries in La Selve

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Calmettoise
La StAtion

Ski Resorts Near La Selve

2 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

Airports Near La Selve

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Bozouls AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenestres AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrans Cantoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Croix AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Selve

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Selve

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martial

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 La Selve

What is the population of La Selve?

La Selve has a population of 735 residents and is located in France. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles.

Is La Selve expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,211, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,400 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $462 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 La Selve?

La Selve has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in La Selve?

The unemployment rate in La Selve is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Selve?

The median home value in La Selve is $92,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $462.

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