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Lau-Balagnas, France
Occitanie · France
Lau-Balagnas is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 514. Elevation: 1,450 ft (442 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 514 |
| Population Density | 436 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9944°, -0.0916° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.9 inches (1,903 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 90.7 inches (230 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,127 |
About Lau-Balagnas
Lau-Balagnas is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 514. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Lau-Balagnas vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $24,127 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $116,000 |
| 59% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $580 |
| 50% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 206 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lau-Balagnas
Lau-Balagnas has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1086 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9944°N, 0.0916°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Lau-Balagnas has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Lau-Balagnas
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lau-Balagnas
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Presence Lourdes | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Atomic radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xiberoko botza | talk & speech | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio País | bearn, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frequence Luz | alternative, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Gascogne | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Cap a cap | traditional | MP3 |
Museums in Lau-Balagnas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbadiale - Maison des arts | ||||
| Accueil public EDF | ||||
| Casanabe | ||||
| Cassou | ||||
| Choco Story | ||||
| Espace muséographique Millaris | ||||
| Historical Resource Centre | ||||
| Le Cachot | ||||
| Le Carmel | ||||
| Maison Carrée | ||||
| Maison de la Connaissance du Risque Sismique | ||||
| Maison du Parc national de Cauterets | ||||
| Maison du Parc National des Pyrénées | ||||
| Maison du Val d'Azun et du Parc National des Pyrénées | ||||
| Maison Natale du Maréchal Foch | ||||
| Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette | ||||
| Micro-Folies | ||||
| Moulin de Boly | ||||
| Musée Bernadette | ||||
| Musée de Cire | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation | ||||
| Musée des miraculés | ||||
| Musée du Béret | ||||
| Musée du moulin | ||||
| Musée du Patrimoine des Pères de Bétharram | ||||
| Musée du Petit Lourdes | ||||
| Musée Massey | ||||
| Musée Montagnard du Lavedan | ||||
| Musée municipal de Luz-Saint-Sauveur | ||||
| Musée Napoleon III | ||||
| Musée Pyrénéen | ||||
| Musée Sainte-Bernadette | ||||
| Musée Saliès | ||||
| Observatoire du Pic du Midi de Bigorre |
Libraries in Lau-Balagnas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ateliers Musée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Arras en Lavedan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Argelès-Gazost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale d'Arrens-Marsous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Barèges | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cauterets | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Pays de Lourdes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Simone Veil | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lau-Balagnas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Frais | |||||
| Halle Marcadieu | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| La Halle Brauhauban | |||||
| Les Halles de Cauterets | |||||
| Marché de Bagnères-de-Bigorre | |||||
| Marché de Pays - Arrens-Marsous | |||||
| Marché de Pays Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de Pays Barèges | |||||
| Marché de Pays Pierrefitte-Nestalas | |||||
| Marché de producteurs - Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de producteurs - Arrens-Marsous | |||||
| Marché de Producteurs - Aucun | |||||
| Marché du Tydos | |||||
| Place de la Mairie |
Hotels in Lau-Balagnas
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lau-Balagnas
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lau-Balagnas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lau-Balagnas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du pays des Gaves | ||||
| Brasserie du Pays Toy | ||||
| La Brasserie du Pépère | ||||
| Les Brasseurs de l'Adour |
Stadiums & Teams in Lau-Balagnas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lau-Balagnas
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación Invernal de Astún | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Pierre-Saint-Martin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hautacam | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gourette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nistos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Tourmalet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Artouste | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cauterets | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luz Ardiden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bourg d'Oueil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Saint-Lary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí de Aramón Cerler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Somport | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Louron | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Piau Engaly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de esquí de Candanchú | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Peyragudes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Formigal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Formigal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luchon-Superbagnères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gavarnie Gèdre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Panticosa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Lau-Balagnas
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auch Gers Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Pau Pyrénées Airport | PUF | Medium Airport |
| Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport | LDE | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Bagnères de Luchon | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Lasclaveries | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Tarbes Laloubère | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Coscojuela de Sobrarbe | — | Small Airport |
| Aire-sur-l'Adour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Peyresourde Balestas | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface d'Hautacam | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Barres | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Pouy | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Castillon De La Laquette | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coumely | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Ferrère Batmale | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Honteyde | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface des Quatre Veziaux - La Hourquette d'Ancizan | — | Small Airport |
| Amou Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Andoins Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Anères Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arrouède Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Artigues Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Bassoues Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berdoues Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biran Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boeil Bezing Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cabaliros Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos field | — | Small Airport |
| Castelnau Magnoac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chélan | — | Small Airport |
| Cier de Riviere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Claracq Villa les Palmiers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Escary Aramits Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Fontrailles Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gaussan ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Gelard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Goux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gurmençon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idrac Respaillès Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Serre D'aulon Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Labatut Rivière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Larreule Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Tucoulet Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luquet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malaussanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Manent Montane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maslacq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nauxion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Navarrenx Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Lau-Balagnas
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hôpital Le Montaigu | ||
| MGEN l'Arbizon |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lau-Balagnas
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ancienne église Sainte-Marie de Lurps | |
| Chapelle Saint-Laurent | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Castère | |
| Église de l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Germé | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Michel | |
| Église Saint-Sébastien | |
| L'Abbaye de Saint-Savin en Lavedan |
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lau-Balagnas?
Lau-Balagnas has a population of 514 residents and is located in France. The population density is 436 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
Is Lau-Balagnas expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,127, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,000 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Lau-Balagnas?
Lau-Balagnas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.9 inches, with 90.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lau-Balagnas?
The job market in Lau-Balagnas faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lau-Balagnas?
The median home value in Lau-Balagnas is $116,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $580.