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Le Bez, France

Occitanie · France

Le Bez is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 747. Elevation: 2,087 ft (636 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
747 Population 27/sq mi density
2,087 ft Elevation 636 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,170 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,170 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $493/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population747
Density27/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,170
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$98,600
Rent$493
Housing Units299
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Population747
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Coordinates43.6085°, 2.4755°
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$24,170

About Le Bez

Le Bez is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 747. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet (636 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 Le Bez is $24,170, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (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 45 business establishments.

Income: Le Bez vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,170
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Bez is $98,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $493 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 299 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,600
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$493
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units299

Property Tax

Le Bez 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 2,087 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

Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (72.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates43.6085°N, 2.4755°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 28, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 87 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 85 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 146 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 147 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 144 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 87 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 86 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 84 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 82 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 96 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 83 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 83 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 139 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 131 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 72 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 133 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 118 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 48 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 87 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Le Bez has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Le Bez

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Le Bez

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
RCF Occitanie religious MP3 320 kbps
100% Radio - Carcassonne MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio русским гражданам .... в украине сейчас идет война ... силами рф наносятся удары по гражданской инфраструктуре в харькове ... киеве ... чернигове ... сумах ... ирпене и десятках других городов ... гибнут люди - и гражданское население ... и военные ... в том числе российские призывники ... которых бросили воевать ... чтобы лишить собственный народ доступа к информации ... правительство рф запретило называть войну войной ... закрыло независимые сми и принимает сейчас ряд диктаторских законов ... MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cagnac ancient music, chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Le Bez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre National et Musée Jean Jaurès
CERAC Archéopole
Château de Lacaze
Conservatoire de Tastavy
Exposition des Maquis de Vabre
La Maison de l'Abeille
Le Militarial Musée Mémorial pour la Paix
Le Moulin à vent
Maison de la Charcuterie
Maison du bois et du jouet
MUSÉE D'ART ET DE TRADITION POPULAIRE DAMIEN BEC
Musée Départemental du Textile
Musée des Arts Buissonniers
Musée du Catharisme de Mazamet
Musée du Protestantisme en Haut-Languedoc
Musée du vieux Lacaune
Musée Français de la Spéléologie
Musée Goya
Musée Jean Cros
Planète Tarn

Libraries in Le Bez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Castres - Zola0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace Culturel de la Marquise0.0
Maison de Campus0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Castres - Sidobre0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Bez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
La Halle
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de l'Albinque
Marché de plein vent

Castles in Le Bez

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lasfaillades

Gas Stations in Le Bez

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Le Bez

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Airports Near Le Bez

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Lieux les Lavaur AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Bez

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité
Église Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
Église Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Le Bez

What is the population of Le Bez?

Le Bez has a population of 747 residents and is located in France. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.

Is Le Bez expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,170, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $493 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Bez?

Le Bez 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 Le Bez?

The job market in Le Bez faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Bez?

The median home value in Le Bez is $98,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $493.

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