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Montjoie-en-Couserans, France

Occitanie · France

Montjoie-en-Couserans is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,037. Elevation: 1,480 ft (451 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,037 Population 91/sq mi density
1,480 ft Elevation 451 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,386 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,386 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $495/mo rent

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About Montjoie-en-Couserans

Montjoie-en-Couserans

Montjoie-en-Couserans is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France, in the northwest of the Ariège department, in the Occitanie region. Historically and culturally, the town is part of Couserans, an area with Gascon roots structured by the course of the Salat.

People

Population1,037
Density91/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,386
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$99,000
Rent$495
Housing Units415
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Population1,037
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Coordinates43.0025°, 1.1600°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (998 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,386

About Montjoie-en-Couserans

Montjoie-en-Couserans is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,037. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet (451 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montjoie-en-Couserans is $24,386, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (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 62 business establishments.

Income: Montjoie-en-Couserans vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,386
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montjoie-en-Couserans is $99,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $495 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 415 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$99,000
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$495
57% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units415

Property Tax

Climate in Montjoie-en-Couserans

Montjoie-en-Couserans 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
Montjoie-en-Couserans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates43.0025°N, 1.1600°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,067 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 115 km
May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 109 km
Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 114 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 117 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 50 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 124 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 119 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 132 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 117 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 126 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 47 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 107 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 122 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 73 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 115 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 81 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 127 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 120 km
Apr 29, 2014 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.1 95 km
Oct 16, 1990 4 km SSE of Ossun, 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 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in

Montjoie-en-Couserans has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.3").

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Radio Stations near Montjoie-en-Couserans

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CAMP Radio ambient, avantgarde OGG
Radio Transparence MP3 128 kbps
GUM FM (ES) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Montjoie-en-Couserans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Grotte du Mas-d'Azil
Le vieux Moulin
Maison de la Garonne
Maison du Chemin de la Liberté
Musée Aristide Bergès
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des Colporteurs
Musée du Palais des Evêques
Musée du XXe siècle
Musée le Donjon
Musée Pierre Bayle
Musée Rizla+

Libraries in Montjoie-en-Couserans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au Bonheur des Pages0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Café Littéraire Les 3 Chaises0.0
La Buerie0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Massat0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Lorp-Sentaraille0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Seix0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale Gaston Massat0.0

Farmers Markets in Montjoie-en-Couserans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle aux marchés
Halle Justin Clanet
Marché de Cazères
Marché de Martres-Tolosane
Marché de Montbrun-Bocage
Marché de Montesquieu-Volvestre
Marché de Saint-Martory
Marché de Salies-du-Salat
Marché Hebdomadaire du Village
Place du Marché

Hotels in Montjoie-en-Couserans

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais du Château de Seignan

Veterinaries in Montjoie-en-Couserans

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaires-du-chat-perché

Breweries in Montjoie-en-Couserans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale d'Ariège Pyrénées
Brasserie de l'éphémère
Brasserie des Trois Seigneurs
La Brouche

Ski Resorts Near Montjoie-en-Couserans

17 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
Bourg d'Oueil 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0
Guzet 0.0 $0
Freeride Guzet 0.0 $0
Luchon-Superbagnères 0.0 $0
Goulier 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Port Ainé 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Tavascan 0.0 $0
Ordino-Arcalís 0.0 $0
Estación de Esquí de Aramón Cerler 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Espot Esquí 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Boí-Taüll 0.0 $0

Airports Near Montjoie-en-Couserans

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toulouse-Blagnac AirportTLSLarge Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - AntichanMedium Airport
Auch Gers AirfieldMedium Airport
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLEUMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Bagnères de LuchonSmall Airport
Aerodrome de Bois de la PierreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Cazères - PalaminySmall 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
Altiport de Peyresourde BalestasSmall 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
Anères AirfieldSmall Airport
Arrouède AirfieldSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Bacaneres AltiportSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Castejón de Sos AirfieldSmall Airport
Castejón de Sos fieldSmall Airport
Castelnau Magnoac AirfieldSmall Airport
ChélanSmall Airport
Cier de Riviere AirfieldSmall Airport
En Lébé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ercé AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperce fieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gaussan ULMSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
Girosp AirfieldSmall Airport
Idrac Respaillès AirfieldSmall Airport
Jourdan AirfieldSmall Airport
La Boulouze AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Labastide-Saint-Sernin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fousseret Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Tucoulet Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Manent Montane AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montjoie-en-Couserans

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Hilaire et Sainte-Eulalie

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 Montjoie-en-Couserans

What is the population of Montjoie-en-Couserans?

Montjoie-en-Couserans has a population of 1,037 residents and is located in France. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles.

Is Montjoie-en-Couserans expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,386, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $495 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 Montjoie-en-Couserans?

Montjoie-en-Couserans has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches.

How is the job market in Montjoie-en-Couserans?

The job market in Montjoie-en-Couserans faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montjoie-en-Couserans?

The median home value in Montjoie-en-Couserans is $99,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $495.

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