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Mur-de-Barrez, France

Occitanie · France

Mur-de-Barrez is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 829. Elevation: 2,572 ft (784 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
829 Population 106/sq mi density
2,572 ft Elevation 784 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,151 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,151 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $447/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population829
Density106/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,151
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$89,400
Rent$447
Housing Units332
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Population829
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Coordinates44.8427°, 2.6615°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$22,151

About Mur-de-Barrez

Mur-de-Barrez is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 829. The city sits at an elevation of 2,572 feet (784 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mur-de-Barrez is $22,151, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (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: Mur-de-Barrez vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,151
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% 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 Mur-de-Barrez is $89,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $447 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 332 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,400
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$447
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units332

Property Tax

Mur-de-Barrez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,572 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates44.8427°N, 2.6615°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 4, 2008.

Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 127 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 124 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 84 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 136 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 35 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 126 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 115 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 20 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 29 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 61 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 129 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 60 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 38 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 125 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 40 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 125 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 71 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 150 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 37 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Mur-de-Barrez has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Mur-de-Barrez

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège du Carladez — — — —
École élémentaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Mur-de-Barrez

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio CISBA — AAC+ 128 kbps
Totem Gard — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mur-de-Barrez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Charles de Louvrié
Espace Marcelle Cayron
Knife Museum
La Forge
Le Grenier de Capou
Les Mineurs de la Chataigneraie
Maison de la Cabrette
Micro-Musée du Clairon Rolland
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Musée de l'agriculture et de la vie rurale
Musée du Cardinal Verdier
Musée du Haut-Rouergue
musée du Veinazes
Muséum des Volcans

Libraries in Mur-de-Barrez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aubrac-Laguiole0.0
Médiathèque du Bassin d'Aurillac0.0

Farmers Markets in Mur-de-Barrez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert d'Aurillac

Hotels in Mur-de-Barrez

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de Raulhac

Cafes in Mur-de-Barrez

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Camarguais

Cinemas in Mur-de-Barrez

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Bertrand Tavernier

Castles in Mur-de-Barrez

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Messilhac
Château de Venzac

Gas Stations in Mur-de-Barrez

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Garage Yerles

Banks in Mur-de-Barrez

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIC
Crédit Agricole
Groupama

Breweries in Mur-de-Barrez

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les 3 caves

Stadiums & Teams in Mur-de-Barrez

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Mur-de-Barrez

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Laguiole 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Lioran 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chastreix 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Mur-de-Barrez

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de Rouergue—Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade—Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte—Small Airport
Bozouls Airfield—Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield—Small Airport
Calviac Airfield—Small Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès Airfield—Small Airport
Conques Airfield—Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield—Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield—Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield—Small Airport
Le Bruel Airfield—Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield—Small Airport
Les Bories Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield—Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield—Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield—Small Airport
Ste Croix Airfield—Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield—Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Mur-de-Barrez

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Raulhac
Relais La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mur-de-Barrez

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Peyrat
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Église Saint-Thomas de Canterbury
Église Sainte-Claire
Église Sainte-Jeanne-de-Chantal

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 Mur-de-Barrez

What is the population of Mur-de-Barrez?

Mur-de-Barrez has a population of 829 residents and is located in France. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is Mur-de-Barrez expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,151, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $447 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mur-de-Barrez?

Mur-de-Barrez has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mur-de-Barrez?

The job market in Mur-de-Barrez faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mur-de-Barrez?

The median home value in Mur-de-Barrez is $89,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $447.

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