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Ossun, France

Occitanie · France

Ossun is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,267. Elevation: 1,204 ft (367 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,267 Population 213/sq mi density
1,204 ft Elevation 367 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
74.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,764 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,764 median income, 9.0% unemployment
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Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $564/mo rent

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About Ossun

Ossun

Ossun station is a railway station in Ossun, in the department of Hautes-Pyrénées, and in the region of Occitanie, France. The station is located on the Toulouse–Bayonne railway line. The station was opened in 1866 by the Chemins de fer du Midi. The station is served by TER (local) services operated by the SNCF. This is the closest station to the Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport.

People

Population2,267
Density213/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,764
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,800
Rent$564
Housing Units907
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain74.9 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Population2,267
Population Density213 / sq mi
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Coordinates43.1839°, -0.0266°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation74.9 inches (1,903 mm)
Annual Snowfall90.7 inches (230 cm)
Median Household Income$24,764

About Ossun

Ossun is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,267. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ossun is $24,764, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (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 136 business establishments.

Income: Ossun vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,764
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)136

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ossun is $112,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 907 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$564
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units907

Property Tax

Climate in Ossun

Ossun has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1086 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 1° / 10.5° 97.0
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F 1.5° / 11.5° 83.2
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 3.8° / 14.7° 82.5
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F 5.9° / 16.4° 114.5
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20° 117.1
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.2° 80.6
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 15° / 25.2° 69.4
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 15.2° / 25.6° 66.1
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 12° / 23° 76.4
Oct 14°C / 57°F 8.7° / 19.2° 82.8
Nov 9.1°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.9° 119.8
Dec 6.7°C / 44°F 2° / 11.4° 96.5
Ossun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 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 74.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 90.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below France avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates43.1839°N, 0.0266°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.9"
97% above France avg
Snowfall 90.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,094 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 17 km
May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 31 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 126 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 104 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 28 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 60 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 28 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 28 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 33 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 147 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 24 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 127 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 107 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 70 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 17 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 149 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 76 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 19 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in

Ossun has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Ossun

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire publique
École maternelle publique
Ecole primaire Saint-Joseph
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Radio Stations near Ossun

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Presence Lourdes christian MP3 128 kbps
Atomic radio MP3 192 kbps
Xiberoko botza talk & speech MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio País bearn, folk MP3 128 kbps
Frequence Luz alternative, funk MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gascogne MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Cap a cap traditional MP3

Museums in Ossun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbadiale - Maison des arts
Choco Story
Historical Resource Centre
Le Cachot
Le Carmel
Maison Carrée
Maison de la Connaissance du Risque Sismique
Maison du Parc National des Pyrénées
Maison du Val d'Azun et du Parc National des Pyrénées
Maison Natale de René Frydman
Maison Natale du Maréchal Foch
Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette
Micro-Folies
Moulin de Boly
Musée Bernadette
Musée Carrefour des Patrimoines
Musée de Cire
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée des miraculés
Musée du Béret
Musée du Patrimoine des Pères de Bétharram
Musée du Petit Lourdes
Musée Larrey
Musée Massey
Musée Montagnard du Lavedan
Musée Pyrénéen
Musée Sainte-Bernadette
Musée Saliès
Observatoire du Pic du Midi de Bigorre

Libraries in Ossun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arras en Lavedan0.0
Bibliothèque d'Artigueloutan0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Argelès-Gazost0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale d'Arrens-Marsous0.0
Médiatèque Intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque du Pays de Lourdes0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Médiathèque Vic-Montaner0.0

Farmers Markets in Ossun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Frais
Halle
Halle aux Grains
Halle Marcadieu
La Halle
La Halle
La Halle Brauhauban
Marché de Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Marché de Pays - Arrens-Marsous
Marché de Pays Argelès-Gazost
Marché de Pays Pierrefitte-Nestalas
Marché de producteurs - Argelès-Gazost
Marché de producteurs - Arrens-Marsous
Marché de Producteurs - Aucun
Marché du Tydos
Place de la Mairie

Breweries in Ossun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du pays des Gaves
La Brasserie du Pépère
La Grange
Les Brasseurs de l'Adour

Stadiums & Teams in Ossun

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ossun

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Somport 0.0 $0
Hautacam 0.0 $0
Gourette 0.0 $0
Nistos 0.0 $0
Grand Tourmalet 0.0 $0
Artouste 0.0 $0
Cauterets 0.0 $0
Luz Ardiden 0.0 $0
Bourg d'Oueil 0.0 $0
Domaine de Saint-Lary 0.0 $0
Estación Invernal de Astún 0.0 $0
Estación de Esquí de Aramón Cerler 0.0 $0
Val Louron 0.0 $0
Piau Engaly 0.0 $0
Estación de esquí de Candanchú 0.0 $0
Peyragudes 0.0 $0
Estación de Esquí Aramón Formigal 0.0 $0
Formigal 0.0 $0
Luchon-Superbagnères 0.0 $0
Gavarnie Gèdre 0.0 $0
Estación de Esquí Aramón Panticosa 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ossun

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auch Gers AirfieldMedium Airport
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air BaseMedium Airport
Pau Pyrénées AirportPUFMedium Airport
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées AirportLDEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Bagnères de LuchonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Condom - Valence-sur-BaïseSmall Airport
Aérodrome de LasclaveriesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Tarbes LaloubèreSmall Airport
Aire-sur-l'Adour AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de Peyresourde BalestasSmall Airport
Altisurface d'HautacamSmall Airport
Altisurface de Cap De BarresSmall Airport
Altisurface de Cap De PouySmall Airport
Altisurface de Castillon De La LaquetteSmall Airport
Altisurface de CoumelySmall Airport
Altisurface de Ferrère BatmaleSmall Airport
Altisurface de HonteydeSmall Airport
Altisurface des Quatre Veziaux - La Hourquette d'AncizanSmall Airport
Amou AirfieldSmall Airport
Andoins AirfieldSmall Airport
Anères AirfieldSmall Airport
Arrouède AirfieldSmall Airport
Artigues AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Bacaneres AltiportSmall Airport
Bassoues AirfieldSmall Airport
Berdoues AirfieldSmall Airport
Biran AirfieldSmall Airport
Boeil Bezing AirfieldSmall Airport
Bretagne d'Armagnac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabaliros AltiportSmall Airport
Castejón de Sos AirfieldSmall Airport
Castejón de Sos fieldSmall Airport
Castelnau Magnoac AirfieldSmall Airport
ChélanSmall Airport
Cier de Riviere AirfieldSmall Airport
Claracq Villa les Palmiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Escary Aramits AltiportSmall Airport
Fontrailles Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gaussan ULMSmall Airport
Gelard AirfieldSmall Airport
Gondrin AirfieldSmall Airport
Goux AirfieldSmall Airport
Gurmençon AirfieldSmall Airport
Idrac Respaillès AirfieldSmall Airport
La Serre D'aulon AltiportSmall Airport
Labatut Rivière AirfieldSmall Airport
Larreule Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Tucoulet Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
le tustet AirfieldSmall Airport
Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ossun

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Ossun

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hôpital Le Montaigu
MGEN l'Arbizon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ossun

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bellau
Chapelle Saint-Joseph

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 Ossun

What is the population of Ossun?

Ossun has a population of 2,267 residents and is located in France. The population density is 213 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

Is Ossun expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,764, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ossun?

Ossun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.9 inches, with 90.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ossun?

The job market in Ossun faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 136 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ossun?

The median home value in Ossun is $112,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $564.

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