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Lacaune, France

Occitanie · France

Lacaune is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,832. Elevation: 2,608 ft (795 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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B Good
2,832 Population 84/sq mi density
2,608 ft Elevation 795 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,652 Median Income
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Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$23,652 median income, 8.9% unemployment
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Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, $522/mo rent

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About Lacaune

Lacaune

Lacaune is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.

People

Population2,832
Density84/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,652
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,400
Rent$522
Housing Units1,133
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation2,608 ft (795 m)
Population2,832
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation2,608 ft (795 m)
Coordinates43.7089°, 2.6918°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,382 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.3 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$23,652

About Lacaune

Lacaune is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,832. The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet (795 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lacaune is $23,652, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 170 business establishments.

Income: Lacaune vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,652
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)170

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lacaune is $104,400, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $522 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,133 total housing units in the city. 27.6% 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$104,400
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$522
55% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,133

Property Tax

Lacaune experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,608 ft (795 m)
Area33.8 sq mi (87.5 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates43.7089°N, 2.6918°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

267 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on May 25, 2007.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 99 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 96 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 98 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 90 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 96 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 93 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 94 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 95 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 112 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 53 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 125 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 146 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 53 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 107 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 148 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 98 km
Feb 12, 1997 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France M3.5 119 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 118 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 82 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 94 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 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Lacaune has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Lacaune

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège du Montalet
École primaire La Trivalle
École primaire Victor Hugo
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Radio Stations near Lacaune

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Lacaune

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Lacaze
Conservatoire de Tastavy
Espace Marionnettes
La maison rurale de 1914
Le Moulin à vent
Maison de la Charcuterie
Maison de Payrac
MUSÉE D'ART ET DE TRADITION POPULAIRE DAMIEN BEC
Musée de la vie paysanne en Haut-Languedoc
Musée de Préhistoire Régionale
Musée Départemental du Textile
Musée des Arts Buissonniers
Musée des images de Piété
Musée du Battage
Musée du Protestantisme en Haut-Languedoc
Musée du vieux Lacaune
Musée Français de la Spéléologie

Libraries in Lacaune

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Espace Culturel de la Marquise0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale du Saint-Affricain Yves Couderc0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
MISA Médiathèque Intercommnale du Saint-affricain Yves Couderc0.0

Farmers Markets in Lacaune

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert

Hotels in Lacaune

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

À la Maison
Logis Le Relais de Fusies
Pavillon du Frene

Cafes in Lacaune

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Ricou

Castles in Lacaune

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Calmel

Veterinaries in Lacaune

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Velvet

Gas Stations in Lacaune

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact
FR #1182878858
Netto

Banks in Lacaune

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire

Breweries in Lacaune

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Raspailhac
Brasserie du Castel

Airports Near Lacaune

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Croix AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lacaune

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
LACAUNE

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lacaune

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Badassou
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Hilaire de Cabannes
Église Saint-Pierre des Vidals
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 Lacaune

What is the population of Lacaune?

Lacaune has a population of 2,832 residents and is located in France. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 33.8 square miles.

Is Lacaune expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,652, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,400 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $522 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 Lacaune?

Lacaune has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches, with 21.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lacaune?

The job market in Lacaune faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 170 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lacaune?

The median home value in Lacaune is $104,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $522.

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