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Le Fossat, France

Occitanie · France

Le Fossat is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 826. Elevation: 804 ft (245 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
826 Population 153/sq mi density
804 ft Elevation 245 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,280 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,280 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $605/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population826
Density153/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,280
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$121,000
Rent$605
Housing Units330
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Population826
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Coordinates43.1740°, 1.4082°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (803 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,280

About Le Fossat

Le Fossat is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 826. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Fossat is $22,280, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Le Fossat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,280
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Fossat is $121,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $605 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 330 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,000
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$605
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units330

Property Tax

Climate in Le Fossat

Le Fossat has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 973 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.5°C / 42°F 0.5° / 10.5° 81.1
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 0.9° / 11.5° 65.0
Mar 9°C / 48°F 3.3° / 14.8° 73.0
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.4° / 16.7° 103.1
May 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20° 108.8
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12.7° / 23.5° 78.1
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.6° 58.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.1° 69.2
Sep 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23° 72.7
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.3° 82.8
Nov 8.6°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.7° 98.1
Dec 6.1°C / 43°F 1° / 11.2° 83.0
Le Fossat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates43.1740°N, 1.4082°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

895 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 131 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 133 km
Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 99 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 76 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 144 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 102 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 123 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 130 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 145 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 130 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 118 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 72 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 95 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 141 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 134 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 121 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 99 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 144 km
Apr 29, 2014 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.1 117 km
May 3, 2008 6 km ESE of Campan, France M4.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Le Fossat has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Le Fossat

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé hors contrat Terre courage
École primaire
Terre Courage
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Le Fossat

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Le Bon Mix HiFi Flac 1411 Kbps eclectic, electro OGG
Djam Radio - Flac 1411 Kbps OGG
Djam Radio - AAC192LC AAC+
Toulouse FM 2000's, 2000s MP3
CAMP Radio ambient, avantgarde OGG
Radio Octopus MP3 192 kbps
100% Radio Toulouse . MP3 128 kbps
Egregore Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Metal Invasion Radio hard rock, heavy metal AAC 96 kbps
Radio Transparence MP3 128 kbps
Canal Sud 92.2 indépendante, radio locale MP3 128 kbps
Le Bon Mix Radio 97.9 disco, electro AAC+ 320 kbps
Boosterfm MP3 128 kbps
Le Bon Mix Dynamic - AAC192LC electro, house music AAC+ 192 kbps
Canal Sud MP3 128 kbps
Radio de la Save MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fil de l'eau eclectic, gers MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Le Fossat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Foix
Château des Comtes de Foix
Grotte du Mas-d'Azil
L'école 1900
Le Carmel De Pamiers
Les âges de la vie
Musée Abbal
Musée de la Magie
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des enfants du château de la Hille
Musée des métiers
Musée des Vieux Outils
Musée du fer
Musee Fugace
Musée Pierre Bayle
Musées du Papogay & Musée Lapidaire

Libraries in Le Fossat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Grépiac0.0
Bibliothèque departementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Beyssi0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothéque Municipale0.0
ESCAL0.0
La Buerie0.0
La mauvaise Foix0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Foix0.0
Médiathèque Dominique-Baudis0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque L’Autan des Mots0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque René Dorbes0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Fossat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Champs de Mars : marché le jeudi
Halle
Halle
Halle aux Grains
Halle Saint-Volusien
Halles
Marché Bio
Marché d'Auterive
Marché de Beaumont
Marché de Bérat
Marché de Brassac
Marché de Carbonne
Marché de Grépiac
Marché de Lagardelle
Marché de Longages
Marché de Montbrun-Bocage
Marché de Montesquieu-Volvestre
Marché de Nailloux
Marché de Pailhès
Marché de Rieux
Marché de Saint-Léon
Marché du Terroir
Marché Hebdomadaire du Village
Place de la République

Cafes in Le Fossat

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nanie's coffee

Theatres in Le Fossat

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théatre de plein air

Castles in Le Fossat

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruines Château Gélis

Gas Stations in Le Fossat

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total contact

Banks in Le Fossat

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Le Fossat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie chez Tite
Globe Trotter Brasserie
l'Eden
Les Trois Clochers

Stadiums & Teams in Le Fossat

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Le Fossat

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Le Mourtis 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
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Tavascan 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Ordino-Arcalís 0.0 $0
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Espot Esquí 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0

Airports Near Le Fossat

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toulouse-Blagnac AirportTLSLarge Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - AntichanMedium Airport
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Bois de la PierreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Cazères - PalaminySmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de L'Isle-en-DodonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - LhermSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de SabonnèresSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport d'UstouSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface d'AleuSmall Airport
Altisurface de Balesta NatureSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface de la Plagne-BouirexSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Altisurface UlsSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Bacaneres AltiportSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Brugnens AirfieldSmall Airport
Coufouleux AirfieldSmall Airport
Cox AirfieldSmall Airport
En Lébé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ercé AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperce fieldSmall Airport
Fabas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
Girosp AirfieldSmall Airport
Jourdan AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Boulouze AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Labastide Saint Pierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Labastide-Saint-Sernin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Burgaud Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fousseret Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Marmouzet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Fossat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Fossat

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-André
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église protestante évangélique
Église Saint-Barthélémy
Église Saint-Martin

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 Fossat

What is the population of Le Fossat?

Le Fossat has a population of 826 residents and is located in France. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is Le Fossat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,280, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $605 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Le Fossat?

Le Fossat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

How is the job market in Le Fossat?

The job market in Le Fossat faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Fossat?

The median home value in Le Fossat is $121,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $605.

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