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Laure-Minervois, France

Occitanie · France

Laure-Minervois is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,172. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,172 Population 77/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,427 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,427 median income, 16.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $617/mo rent

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About Laure-Minervois

Laure-Minervois

Laure-Minervois is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.

People

Population1,172
Density77/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,427
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$123,400
Rent$617
Housing Units469
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population1,172
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates43.2714°, 2.5201°
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$21,427

About Laure-Minervois

Laure-Minervois is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,172. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 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 Laure-Minervois is $21,427, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (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 70 business establishments.

Income: Laure-Minervois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,427
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.7%
364% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)70

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Laure-Minervois is $123,400, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $617 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 469 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 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,400
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$617
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units469

Property Tax

Laure-Minervois 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 276 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

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates43.2714°N, 2.5201°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

425 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 49 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 47 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 150 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 123 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 108 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 110 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 133 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 114 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 108 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 130 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 47 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 121 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 49 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 56 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 126 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 45 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 46 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 46 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 62 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Laure-Minervois has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Laure-Minervois

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire — — — —
École primaire des Capitelles — — — —
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Radio Stations near Laure-Minervois

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Laure-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Lagrasse
Châteaux de Lastours
Écomusée « Marbre & Terroir »
La Maison de l'Abeille
Le Musée de l'École
Maison du bois et du jouet
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'inquisition
Musée de la laine
Musée de la laine
Musée de Préhistoire Régionale
Musée Départemental du Textile
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Catharisme de Mazamet
Musée du Château
Musée Français de la Spéléologie
Musée Jean Nicloux
SPI-K-TRI

Libraries in Laure-Minervois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Aude0.0
Bibliothèque mincipale Joseph Euzet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Azillanet0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Aile0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Arts0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'sel0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Léon Cordes0.0
Médiathèque Milcom0.0

Farmers Markets in Laure-Minervois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
La Halle
Marché couvert
Marché de plein vent
Place Carnot
Place de la Halle

Hotels in Laure-Minervois

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de Palatz

Monuments in Laure-Minervois

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tour de Mézolieux

Breweries in Laure-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Lagrasse

Stadiums & Teams in Laure-Minervois

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Laure-Minervois

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Angles 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Formiguères 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Puyvalador 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ascou 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Camurac 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Laure-Minervois

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-Villeneuve—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-Tarn—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-Montdragon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne Noire—Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield—Small Airport
Albi Castelvert Airfield—Small Airport
Altiport du Col de la Marrano—Small Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la Calme—Small Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del Palm—Small Airport
Altisurface du Clos de Legua—Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield—Small Airport
Baraigne Airfield—Small Airport
Beaugaillard Airfield—Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield—Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield—Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield—Small Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn Airfield—Small Airport
La Ramière Airfield—Small Airport
Le Reuilh Airfield—Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield—Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield—Small Airport
Llupia Airfield—Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield—Small Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface—Small Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield—Small Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield—Small Airport
Montescot Airfield—Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield—Small Airport
Nébias Airfield—Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield—Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield—Small Airport
Puivert Airfield—Small Airport
Régat Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Revel Montgey Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield—Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield—Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase—Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield—Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield—Small Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULM—Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield—Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laure-Minervois

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église paroissiale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Fructueux

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 Laure-Minervois

What is the population of Laure-Minervois?

Laure-Minervois has a population of 1,172 residents and is located in France. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles.

Is Laure-Minervois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,427, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,400 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Laure-Minervois?

Laure-Minervois 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 Laure-Minervois?

The job market in Laure-Minervois faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 70 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Laure-Minervois?

The median home value in Laure-Minervois is $123,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $617.

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