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Lavelanet, France

Occitanie · France

Lavelanet is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 7,382. Elevation: 1,729 ft (527 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,382 Population 1,189/sq mi density
1,729 ft Elevation 527 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,591 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$19,591 median income, 19.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$97,400 home value, $487/mo rent

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About Lavelanet

Lavelanet

Lavelanet is a commune in the Ariège department in the Occitanie region in southwestern France.

People

Population7,382
Density1,189/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$19,591
Unemployment19.5%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$97,400
Rent$487
Housing Units2,953
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Population7,382
Population Density1,189 / sq mi
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Coordinates42.9327°, 1.8484°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (881 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,591

About Lavelanet

Lavelanet is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 7,382. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lavelanet is $19,591, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 443 business establishments.

Income: Lavelanet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,591
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.5%
442% above France avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above France avg
Establishments (County)443

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lavelanet is $97,400, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $487 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,953 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,400
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$487
58% below France avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,953

Property Tax

Lavelanet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density1,189/sq mi
Coordinates42.9327°N, 1.8484°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

663 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 57 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 61 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 84 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 86 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 84 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 77 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 102 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 129 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 110 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 80 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 138 km
May 3, 2008 6 km ESE of Campan, France M4.1 130 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 92 km
May 27, 1993 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France M4.0 140 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 65 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 123 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 70 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 95 km
Feb 4, 1997 4 km WSW of Capvern, France M3.9 130 km
Jan 18, 1992 0 km S of Horgues, France M3.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Lavelanet has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Lavelanet

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc
Collège Victor Hugo
Section d'enseignement général et technologique du Lycée professionnel Joseph Marie Jacquard
École maternelle Les Avelines
École élémentaire George Sand (groupe 2)
École élémentaire Groupe 1 Lamartine
Collège Louis Pasteur
Lycée polyvalent Joseph-Marie Jacquard
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Radio Stations near Lavelanet

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Transparence MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lavelanet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre historique Jean Duvernoy
Chapelle Saint-Jérôme
Château de Foix
Château des Comtes de Foix
Espace muséographique de Talcaneô
L'école 1900
Le Carmel De Pamiers
Les âges de la vie
Musée de la Magie
Musée de Montségur
Musée des métiers
Musée du fer
Musée du Quercob
Musée du textile et du peigne en corne
Observatoire de la Montagne
Rêve et magie du rail

Libraries in Lavelanet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
André Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - ALAE0.0
Bibliothèque departementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Beyssi0.0
Bibliothèque LAD0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Chalabre0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Puivert0.0
Espace François Mitterrand0.0
La mauvaise Foix0.0
Médiathèque Ax les Thermes0.0
Médiathèque de Foix0.0
Médiathèque de Lavelanet0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Lavelanet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Grains
Halle Saint-Volusien
Le petit marché
Place de la République
Place du 19 Mars 1962
Place Félix Garrigou
Place Saint-Michel

Cafes in Lavelanet

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAFé'IN

Cinemas in Lavelanet

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Casino

Theatres in Lavelanet

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Georges Méliès
Salle Marie-Christine Barrault

Veterinaries in Lavelanet

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Docteur Un Ren et docteur Pujol-Lero

Gas Stations in Lavelanet

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
Super U

Banks in Lavelanet

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
LCL Banque
SG

Breweries in Lavelanet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BDQ Beer Co.
Brasserie du Quercorb
Brasserie Le Grand Bison
Globe Trotter Brasserie
Les Trois Clochers

Stadiums & Teams in Lavelanet

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lavelanet

24 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0
Guzet 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Freeride Guzet 0.0 $0
Goulier 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Tavascan 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0
Ordino-Arcalís 0.0 $0
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Vallter 2000 0.0 $0
Port Ainé 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lavelanet

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toulouse-Blagnac AirportTLSLarge Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - AntichanMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLEUMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Bois de la PierreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - LhermSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport d'UstouSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface d'AleuSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface de la Plagne-BouirexSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Ercé AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperce fieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
Jourdan AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Marmouzet AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Portalier AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Toulouse-Lasbordes AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport
Villeneuve du Latou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lavelanet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lavelanet

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lavelanet

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge-Marie
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Foy

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 Lavelanet

What is the population of Lavelanet?

Lavelanet has a population of 7,382 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,189 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles.

Is Lavelanet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,591, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,400 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $487 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lavelanet?

Lavelanet 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 66°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

How is the job market in Lavelanet?

The job market in Lavelanet faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 443 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lavelanet?

The median home value in Lavelanet is $97,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $487.

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