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Lunas, France

Occitanie · France

Lunas is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 723. Elevation: 915 ft (279 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
723 Population 67/sq mi density
915 ft Elevation 279 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,702 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,702 median income, 16.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $594/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population723
Density67/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,702
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$594
Housing Units289
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Population723
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Coordinates43.7078°, 3.1944°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$22,702

About Lunas

Lunas is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 723. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet (279 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lunas is $22,702, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.6% (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 43 business establishments.

Income: Lunas vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,702
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.6%
361% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lunas is $118,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $594 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 289 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$594
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units289

Property Tax

Lunas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates43.7078°N, 3.1944°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

266 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 112 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 108 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 117 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 108 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 86 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 110 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 106 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 107 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 133 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 105 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 49 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 127 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 63 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 131 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 108 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 108 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 104 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 105 km
Feb 12, 1997 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France M3.5 135 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Lunas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Lunas

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle de Roqueredonde
École élémentaire
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Lunas

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Lunas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Espace botanique Hippolyte Coste
Éspace d’Art Contemporain
Espace Muséographique Les Lumières de la Mine
Espace Patrimoine
L'Oustal des Abeilles
Maison des Arts
Maison du Mouflon
Musée archéologique
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée de la Cloche et de la Sonnaille
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Lodève
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée du Jouet
Musée du Jouet et de l'Objet ancien
Musée Graissessac Autrefois

Libraries in Lunas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Manée Lecuyer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Les Rives0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette0.0
CDI0.0
Marcel Guibbaud0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Confluence0.0
Médiathèque du Caylar0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Larzac & Vallées0.0
Médiathèque Max Rouquette0.0
Médiathèque Michel Galabru0.0

Farmers Markets in Lunas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du Marché
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marché Biologique de Villeneuvette
Marché de Caux
Marché de Pézenas
Marché estival de Salasc
Marché traditionnel

Hotels in Lunas

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Palombe
Le Relais de Ceilhes

Castles in Lunas

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Lunas

Breweries in Lunas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Pain-Liquide

Ski Resorts Near Lunas

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lunas

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lunas

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ceilhes et Rocozels
Lunas
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lunas

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Joncels
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Nize
Chapelle Saint-Amans
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Dormition
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Barthélemy-d'Arnoye
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Pancrace
Église Sainte-Marie

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 Lunas

What is the population of Lunas?

Lunas has a population of 723 residents and is located in France. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

Is Lunas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,702, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lunas?

Lunas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lunas?

The job market in Lunas faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lunas?

The median home value in Lunas is $118,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $594.

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