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Montesquieu-Volvestre, France

Occitanie · France

Montesquieu-Volvestre is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,635. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,635 Population 114/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,393 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$23,393 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $485/mo rent

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About Montesquieu-Volvestre

Montesquieu-Volvestre

Montesquieu-Volvestre is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department of south-western France.

People

Population2,635
Density114/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,393
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$97,000
Rent$485
Housing Units1,054
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population2,635
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates43.2081°, 1.2301°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (849 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,393

About Montesquieu-Volvestre

Montesquieu-Volvestre is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,635. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 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 33.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montesquieu-Volvestre is $23,393, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 158 business establishments.

Income: Montesquieu-Volvestre vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,393
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)158

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montesquieu-Volvestre is $97,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $485 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,054 total housing units in the city. 27.8% 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$97,000
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$485
58% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,054

Property Tax

Climate in Montesquieu-Volvestre

Montesquieu-Volvestre 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
Montesquieu-Volvestre 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 275 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area23.1 sq mi (59.8 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates43.2081°N, 1.2301°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,009 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 M4.8 118 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 119 km
Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 114 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 74 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 117 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 130 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 142 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 134 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 62 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 116 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 129 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 130 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 126 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 82 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 129 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 85 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 120 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 133 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km N of Soumoulou, France M4.1 116 km
Apr 29, 2014 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Montesquieu-Volvestre has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Montesquieu-Volvestre

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Stella Blandy
École élémentaire publique
École maternelle publique André Massat
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Radio Stations near Montesquieu-Volvestre

18 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
Metal Invasion Radio hard rock, heavy metal AAC 96 kbps
Egregore Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
100% Radio Toulouse . 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 Transparence MP3 128 kbps
Radio de la Save MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fil de l'eau eclectic, gers MP3 128 kbps
GUM FM (ES) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Montesquieu-Volvestre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Grotte du Mas-d'Azil
Maison de la Garonne
Maison du Chemin de la Liberté
Musée Abbal
Musée Aristide Bergès
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des Vieux Outils
Musée du Palais des Evêques
Musée le Donjon
Musée Pierre Bayle
Musées du Papogay & Musée Lapidaire

Libraries in Montesquieu-Volvestre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au Bonheur des Pages0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Grépiac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothéque Municipale0.0
La Buerie0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Rieumes0.0
Médiathèque Dominique-Baudis0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Lorp-Sentaraille0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale Gaston Massat0.0
Médiathèque René Dorbes0.0

Farmers Markets in Montesquieu-Volvestre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Champs de Mars : marché le jeudi
Halle
Halle
Halle aux marchés
Marché Bio
Marché d'Auterive
Marché d'Eaunes
Marché de Beaumont
Marché de Bérat
Marché de Carbonne
Marché de Cazères
Marché de Grépiac
Marché de Labarthe-sur-Lèze
Marché de Lagardelle
Marché de Longages
Marché de Martres-Tolosane
Marché de Montbrun-Bocage
Marché de Montesquieu-Volvestre
Marché de Pailhès
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Rieumes
Marché de Rieux
Marché dominical
Marché du Fousseret
Marché du Terroir
Marché Hebdomadaire du Village
Place du Marché

Hotels in Montesquieu-Volvestre

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gîte Aqui-Naut

Theatres in Montesquieu-Volvestre

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle de concert de Berlin sur Arize

Castles in Montesquieu-Volvestre

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Fornex
Château de Palays

Dentists in Montesquieu-Volvestre

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #4792702924

Veterinaries in Montesquieu-Volvestre

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vet-Arize
Veterinary office

Gas Stations in Montesquieu-Volvestre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #4410690115

Banks in Montesquieu-Volvestre

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne

Breweries in Montesquieu-Volvestre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale d'Ariège Pyrénées
Brasserie chez Tite
l'Eden
La Brouche
Le Veilleur de bières - La Fabrique

Stadiums & Teams in Montesquieu-Volvestre

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Ski Resorts Near Montesquieu-Volvestre

15 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
Espot Esquí 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Estación de Esquí de Aramón Cerler 0.0 $0
Ordino-Arcalís 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Tavascan 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Goulier 0.0 $0
Luchon-Superbagnères 0.0 $0
Freeride Guzet 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Guzet 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0
Le Mourtis 0.0 $0

Airports Near Montesquieu-Volvestre

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toulouse-Blagnac AirportTLSLarge Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - AntichanMedium Airport
Auch Gers AirfieldMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Bagnères de LuchonSmall 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 L'Isle-en-DodonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - LhermSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de SabonnèresSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Altiport d'UstouSmall Airport
Altisurface d'AleuSmall Airport
Altisurface de Balesta NatureSmall Airport
Altisurface de Cap De BarresSmall Airport
Altisurface de Cap De PouySmall Airport
Altisurface de Ferrère BatmaleSmall Airport
Altisurface de HonteydeSmall Airport
Altisurface de la Plagne-BouirexSmall Airport
Altisurface UlsSmall Airport
Arrouède AirfieldSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Bacaneres AltiportSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Brugnens AirfieldSmall Airport
Castejón de Sos AirfieldSmall Airport
Castejón de Sos fieldSmall Airport
Castelnau Magnoac AirfieldSmall Airport
ChélanSmall Airport
Cier de Riviere 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

Post Offices in Montesquieu-Volvestre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montesquieu-Volvestre

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Ferréol
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Église Saint-Victor
Fontaine Saint-Ferréol

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 Montesquieu-Volvestre

What is the population of Montesquieu-Volvestre?

Montesquieu-Volvestre has a population of 2,635 residents and is located in France. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 23.1 square miles.

Is Montesquieu-Volvestre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,393, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $485 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 Montesquieu-Volvestre?

Montesquieu-Volvestre 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 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.

How is the job market in Montesquieu-Volvestre?

The job market in Montesquieu-Volvestre faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 158 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montesquieu-Volvestre?

The median home value in Montesquieu-Volvestre is $97,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $485.

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