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Montferrier, France

Occitanie · France

Montferrier is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 704. Elevation: 2,277 ft (694 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
704 Population 113/sq mi density
2,277 ft Elevation 694 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,963 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,963 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$92,800 home value, $464/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population704
Density113/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,963
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$92,800
Rent$464
Housing Units282
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation2,277 ft (694 m)
Population704
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation2,277 ft (694 m)
Coordinates42.8954°, 1.7943°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (958 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,963

About Montferrier

Montferrier is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 704. The city sits at an elevation of 2,277 feet (694 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montferrier is $20,963, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.0% (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 42 business establishments.

Income: Montferrier vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,963
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.0%
400% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montferrier is $92,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $464 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 282 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,800
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$464
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units282

Property Tax

Montferrier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,277 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,277 ft (694 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates42.8954°N, 1.7943°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

682 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 61 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 65 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 78 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 82 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 86 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 75 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 97 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 108 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 125 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 134 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 79 km
Oct 16, 1990 4 km SSE of Ossun, France M4.1 149 km
Apr 29, 2014 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.1 147 km
May 3, 2008 6 km ESE of Campan, France M4.1 126 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 86 km
May 27, 1993 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France M4.0 136 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 118 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 59 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 68 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Montferrier has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Montferrier

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Montferrier

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pyrénées FM MP3 192 kbps
CAMP Radio ambient, avantgarde OGG
Radio Transparence MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montferrier

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 textile et du peigne en corne
Musée Pyrénéen
Observatoire de la Montagne
Rêve et magie du rail

Libraries in Montferrier

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
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
Médiathèque Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière0.0

Farmers Markets in Montferrier

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

Hotels in Montferrier

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Pèlerin
Les Airelles
Les Marmottes

Cafes in Montferrier

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Guinguette des Cascades
Maison de la Montagne

Castles in Montferrier

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Roquefixade

Breweries in Montferrier

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

Stadiums & Teams in Montferrier

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Montferrier

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 Montferrier

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 Cazères - PalaminySmall 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
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 Fousseret Ultralight 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
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

Post Offices in Montferrier

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Montferrier
Nalzen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montferrier

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge
Église Saint-Barthélémy
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Joseph

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Montferrier

What is the population of Montferrier?

Montferrier has a population of 704 residents and is located in France. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles.

Is Montferrier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,963, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $464 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Montferrier?

Montferrier has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches.

How is the job market in Montferrier?

The job market in Montferrier faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montferrier?

The median home value in Montferrier is $92,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $464.

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