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La Tour-sur-Orb, France

Occitanie · France

La Tour-sur-Orb is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,194. Elevation: 735 ft (224 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,194 Population 111/sq mi density
735 ft Elevation 224 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,144 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,144 median income, 13.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $594/mo rent

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About La Tour-sur-Orb

La Tour-sur-Orb

La Tour-sur-Orb is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.

People

Population1,194
Density111/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,144
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$594
Housing Units478
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Population1,194
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Coordinates43.6530°, 3.1491°
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$23,144

About La Tour-sur-Orb

La Tour-sur-Orb is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,194. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet (224 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 La Tour-sur-Orb is $23,144, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (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 72 business establishments.

Income: La Tour-sur-Orb vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,144
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Tour-sur-Orb is $118,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $594 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 478 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$594
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units478

Property Tax

La Tour-sur-Orb 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 735 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

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates43.6530°N, 3.1491°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

266 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 M4.7 104 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 M4.3 123 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 79 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 101 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 102 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 99 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 100 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 126 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 98 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 121 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 54 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 56 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 110 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 124 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 101 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 110 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 98 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 97 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in

La Tour-sur-Orb has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.0").

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Schools in La Tour-sur-Orb

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near La Tour-sur-Orb

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in La Tour-sur-Orb

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

Libraries in La Tour-sur-Orb

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Manée Lecuyer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Les Rives0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
CDI0.0
Marcel Guibbaud0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Confluence0.0
Médiathèque du Caylar0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Max Rouquette0.0
Médiathèque Michel Galabru0.0

Farmers Markets in La Tour-sur-Orb

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

Gas Stations in La Tour-sur-Orb

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #122476130

Ski Resorts Near La Tour-sur-Orb

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 La Tour-sur-Orb

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium 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 La Tour-sur-Orb

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Tour-sur-Orb

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame de la Pitié de Boussagues
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Chandeleur
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Saturnin

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 Tour-sur-Orb

What is the population of La Tour-sur-Orb?

La Tour-sur-Orb has a population of 1,194 residents and is located in France. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

Is La Tour-sur-Orb expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,144, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Tour-sur-Orb?

La Tour-sur-Orb 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 La Tour-sur-Orb?

The job market in La Tour-sur-Orb faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 72 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Tour-sur-Orb?

The median home value in La Tour-sur-Orb is $118,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $594.

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