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Orthez, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Orthez is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 11,857. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,857 Population 670/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,814 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,814 median income, 13.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$124,400 home value, $622/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,857
Density670/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,814
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$124,400
Rent$622
Housing Units4,743
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population11,857
Population Density670 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates43.4883°, -0.7727°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.8 inches (1,239 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$23,814

About Orthez

Orthez is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 11,857. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Orthez is $23,814, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 711 business establishments.

Income: Orthez vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,814
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)711

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Orthez is $124,400, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $622 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,743 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,400
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$622
47% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,743

Property Tax

Climate in Orthez

Orthez has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1078 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F -3.4° / 17° 92.0
Feb 8.8°C / 48°F -0.3° / 20.7° 57.4
Mar 10.3°C / 51°F -0.3° / 22.7° 76.9
Apr 12.3°C / 54°F 1° / 24.4° 79.7
May 15.7°C / 60°F 6.2° / 28.5° 85.7
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 10.3° / 34.4° 100.9
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 12.2° / 38.7° 34.3
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 12.1° / 39° 52.7
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 8.9° / 34.9° 100.1
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 7.5° / 28.7° 113.7
Nov 10.7°C / 51°F 0.9° / 21.4° 150.2
Dec 8.4°C / 47°F -0.1° / 18.5° 134.2
Orthez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 266 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 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area17.7 sq mi (45.9 km²)
Population Density670/sq mi
Coordinates43.4883°N, 0.7727°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above France avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,014 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 17, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 79 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 55 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 91 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 119 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 53 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 113 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 48 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 77 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 129 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 57 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 93 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 115 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 49 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 102 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 34 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 14 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 109 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 26 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 59 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in

Orthez has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Orthez

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée professionnel Francis Jammes
École primaire publique de Départ
Lycée général et technologique Gaston Fébus
École Notre-Dame
École Calandreta
École élémentaire Chaussée de Dax
Collège Daniel Argote-Bergereau
Lycée professionnel Molière
École maternelle publique Chaussée de Dax
Collège Gaston Fébus
École primaire de Sainte-Suzanne
Lycée Jeanne d'Arc
Collège Moncade
École primaire publique Centre
École des Soarns
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Radio Stations near Orthez

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xiberoko botza talk & speech MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio País bearn, folk MP3 128 kbps
Irulegiko Irratia abisuak, basque music MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Gascogne MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Cap a cap traditional MP3

Museums in Orthez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Association Francis Jammes
Centre d'Interprétation de Navarrenx
La Poudrière
Le Musée de la Chalosse
Les outils d'autrefois, la boite aux souvenirs
Maison de la Vannerie
Musée des Vieux Outils
Musée du Camp de Gurs
Musée du Château de Laàs
Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises
Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises
Musée Jeanne d'Albret
Préhistosite de Brassempouy
Tour Monréal

Libraries in Orthez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Halte lecture0.0
Médiathèque de Goos0.0
Médiathèque de Hinx0.0
Médiathèque de Pomarez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-aubin0.0
Médiathèque de Tilh0.0
Médiathèque des arrigans0.0
Médiathèque des Arrigans0.0
Médiathèque des Luys0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Louis Curtis0.0
MéMo Médiathèque de Monein0.0

Farmers Markets in Orthez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Amou
Marché de Gamarde-les-Bains
Marché de Hagetmau
Marché de Hinx
Marché de la Halle à Montfort-en-Chalosse
Marché de Pomarez
Marché du Mardi

Hotels in Orthez

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kyriad

Cinemas in Orthez

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le pixel

Monuments in Orthez

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pont vieux

Castles in Orthez

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Baure
Château de Préville
Tour Moncade

Clinics in Orthez

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Médical
Nephro Care
Ophtalea

Dentists in Orthez

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #13741927701

Veterinaries in Orthez

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Gaston Phœbus

Train Stations in Orthez

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orthez

Bus Stations in Orthez

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pôle Bus Gaston Fébus

Gas Stations in Orthez

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais du Gave
Station Service E. Leclerc
Super U

Banks in Orthez

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Pouyanne

Shopping Malls in Orthez

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au fil des Soarns
Centre Commercial E.Leclerc

Gyms in Orthez

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue
Mooving Express

Breweries in Orthez

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Clouque

Stadiums & Teams in Orthez

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Orthez

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Somport 0.0 $0
Estación Invernal de Astún 0.0 $0
Cauterets 0.0 $0
Artouste 0.0 $0
Gourette 0.0 $0
La Pierre-Saint-Martin 0.0 $0

Airports Near Orthez

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air BaseMedium Airport
Pau Pyrénées AirportPUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de LasclaveriesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de MimizanSmall Airport
Aire-sur-l'Adour AirfieldSmall Airport
Amou AirfieldSmall Airport
Andoins AirfieldSmall Airport
Benesse Maremne AirfieldSmall Airport
Boeil Bezing AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabaliros AltiportSmall Airport
Claracq Villa les Palmiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dax Seyresse AirfieldSmall Airport
Escary Aramits AltiportSmall Airport
Gurmençon AirfieldSmall Airport
Itxassou AirfieldSmall Airport
Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Malaussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Maslacq AirfieldSmall Airport
Maupas AirfieldSmall Airport
Navarrenx AirfieldSmall Airport
Nogaro AirfieldSmall Airport
Oloron Herrere AirfieldSmall Airport
Ozenx Montrestrucq AirfieldSmall Airport
Ponson Dessus AirfieldSmall Airport
Rion Des Landes AirfieldSmall Airport
Sames AirfieldSmall Airport
Sévignacq AirfieldSmall Airport
Tartas AirfieldSmall Airport
Vallon des BergonsSmall Airport
Viella Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Orthez

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Orthez

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orthez

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Association Musulmane des Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Église Évangélique Libre
Église Saint-Barthélémy
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin de Castetarbe
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Suzanne
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

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 Orthez

What is the population of Orthez?

Orthez has a population of 11,857 residents and is located in France. The population density is 670 people per square mile, spread across 17.7 square miles.

Is Orthez expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,814, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,400 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $622 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 Orthez?

Orthez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Orthez?

The job market in Orthez faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 711 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Orthez?

The median home value in Orthez is $124,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $622.

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