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Ossès, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Ossès is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 744. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
744 Population 46/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,842 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$22,842 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $582/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population744
Density46/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$22,842
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$116,400
Rent$582
Housing Units298
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population744
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates43.2418°, -1.2846°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,190 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,842

About Ossès

Ossès is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 744. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ossès is $22,842, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (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 45 business establishments.

Income: Ossès vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,842
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ossès is $116,400, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $582 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 298 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,400
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$582
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units298

Property Tax

Ossès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area16.4 sq mi (42.4 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates43.2418°N, 1.2846°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,008 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 97 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 86 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 45 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 76 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 69 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 74 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 97 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 64 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 8 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 130 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 68 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 46 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 78 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 85 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 60 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 85 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 56 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 28 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 32 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 4.6 in

Ossès has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Ossès

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ortzaizeko Ikastola
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Radio Stations near Ossès

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Euskalerria Irratia (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Irulegiko Irratia abisuak, basque music MP3 320 kbps
Wave Radio beach, surf MP3 160 kbps
Antxeta irratia local news, news MP3 192 kbps
Gure irratia MP3 128 kbps
Radio LAPURDI Irratia christian MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Ossès

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amaiur arkeologia-zentroa
Baztango museo etnografikoa
Centre d'évoquation du village Ateka
Centre d'Interprétation Amerikanoinea
Centre d'interprétation de l'AOP Ossau Iraty
Centre d'Interprétation des stèles du Pays Basque
Centre d'interprétation du piment d'Espelette
Chocolaterie Musée
CIAP Lapurdum
Don Quichosse Espadrilles
L'Art de l'Espadrille
L'Atelier du Chocolat
La Maison Labourdine
Luzaide Erakusketa Zentroa
Maison des Fouilles Pôle archéologique
Maison du Patrimoine
Mehaka
Moulin-musée-manufacture
Musée archéologique
Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne
Musée de la chaise
Musée de la colline de Gaztelu
Musée du Château d'Arcangues
Museum d'Histoire Naturelle
Olhaberri Centre D'interprétation du Patrimoine Minier et Métallurgique
Orreagako museoa
Prison des Evêques
Santxotena - Gorrienea museo etxea
Santxotena parke museoa
Villa Arnaga
Xanxotea

Libraries in Ossès

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothéque Quintaou0.0
Bibliothèque Temporaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Florence Delay0.0
Centre de documentation IKER0.0
Centre Lapurdi0.0
Médiathèque centre-ville0.0
Médiathèque de Cambo-les-Bains0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale d'Amikuze0.0
Médiathèque Lizaga0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Espil0.0

Farmers Markets in Ossès

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Bayonne
Marché couvert
Marché de Quintaou
Marché du Polo Beyris

Hotels in Ossès

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Euskalduna
Mende Aldi

Cafes in Ossès

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Menta

Train Stations in Ossès

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ossès-St Martin d'Arrossa

Gas Stations in Ossès

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc

Gyms in Ossès

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hatsa Sport

Breweries in Ossès

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bipil Aguerria
Brasserie Kipett
Brasserie Luma
La Brasserie du Pays Basque

Stadiums & Teams in Ossès

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ossès

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Pierre-Saint-Martin 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ossès

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biarritz Pays Basque airportBIQMedium Airport
Pamplona AirportPNAMedium Airport
San Sebastián AirportEASMedium Airport
Amou AirfieldSmall Airport
Benesse Maremne AirfieldSmall Airport
Dax Seyresse AirfieldSmall Airport
Escary Aramits AltiportSmall Airport
Gurmençon AirfieldSmall Airport
Itxassou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbier AirfieldSmall Airport
Maslacq AirfieldSmall Airport
Navarrenx AirfieldSmall Airport
Oloron Herrere AirfieldSmall Airport
Ororbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Ozenx Montrestrucq AirfieldSmall Airport
Rion Des Landes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Pée sur Nivelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Sames AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa Cilia De Jaca AirfieldSmall Airport
Tartas AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ossès

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ossès
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Ossès

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
FAM Bizideki

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ossès

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bixintxo Kapela
Église Saint-Julien-d'Antioche
Église Saint-Martin

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 Ossès

What is the population of Ossès?

Ossès has a population of 744 residents and is located in France. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 16.4 square miles.

Is Ossès expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,842, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,400 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $582 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ossès?

Ossès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ossès?

The unemployment rate in Ossès is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ossès?

The median home value in Ossès is $116,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $582.

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