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Pessan, France

Occitanie · France

Pessan is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 670. Elevation: 545 ft (166 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
670 Population 70/sq mi density
545 ft Elevation 166 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,726 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,726 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $573/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population670
Density70/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,726
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$114,600
Rent$573
Housing Units268
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Population670
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Coordinates43.6207°, 0.6477°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,048 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,726

About Pessan

Pessan is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 670. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet (166 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pessan is $25,726, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (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 40 business establishments.

Income: Pessan vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,726
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pessan is $114,600, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $573 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 268 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,600
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$573
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units268

Property Tax

Pessan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates43.6207°N, 0.6477°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 102 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 86 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 99 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 118 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 80 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 99 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 97 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 92 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 78 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 93 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 106 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 134 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 64 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 91 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 133 km
Sep 5, 2002 3 km NE of Arudy, France M4.1 101 km
Oct 3, 1996 2 km WNW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 88 km
Dec 4, 1997 8 km SE of Amou, France M4.1 107 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km N of Soumoulou, France M4.1 78 km
Nov 2, 1990 4 km NNW of Ogeu-les-Bains, France M4.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Pessan has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Pessan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique
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Radio Stations near Pessan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Broussaille (Lo-Fi AAC 128) adfree, broussaille AAC 128 kbps
Radio Broussaille adfree, broussaille AAC 320 kbps
Distorsion MP3 140 kbps

Museums in Pessan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chai Laurence Museum
Conservatoire municipal d'Archéologie et d'Histoire
Memento
Musée Cantonal
Musée d'Aubiet
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation du Gers
Musée des Amériques
Musée des Amis de l'Archéologie et de l'Histoire
Musée des Anciens Combattants pour la Liberté
Musée des Beaux Arts
Musée du Trésor de la Cathédrale

Libraries in Pessan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Aubiet0.0
Bibliothèque de Barran0.0
Bibliothèque et Archives Municipales de Fleurance0.0
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié0.0
Médiatheque0.0
Médiathèque Commune UT30.0
Médiathèque de l'Isle-en-Dodon0.0
Médiathèque de Mauvezin0.0
Médiathèque de Pavie0.0
Médiathèque Départementale du Gers0.0
Médiathèque le Colisée0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Pessan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle André Daguin
Halle au Gras
Halle au Gras
Halle aux Herbes
Halle de Gimont
Halle Verdier
Marché de L'Isle-en-Dodon
Marché de Simorre
Place du Marcadet

Castles in Pessan

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Rochette
Château de la Trouquette
Chateau de Montégut
Le Château

Breweries in Pessan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie d'Augusta
Brasserie l'Excuse

Ski Resorts Near Pessan

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Nistos 0.0 $0
Hautacam 0.0 $0

Airports Near Pessan

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toulouse-Blagnac AirportTLSLarge Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - AntichanMedium Airport
Agen La Garenne airportAGFMedium Airport
Auch Gers AirfieldMedium Airport
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées AirportLDEMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Bois de la PierreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelsarrasin MoissacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Cazères - PalaminySmall Airport
Aérodrome de Condom - Valence-sur-BaïseSmall Airport
Aérodrome de L'Isle-en-DodonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - LhermSmall Airport
Aérodrome de SabonnèresSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Tarbes LaloubèreSmall Airport
Aérodrome Morin - VédrinesSmall Airport
Altisurface d'AleuSmall Airport
Altisurface d'HautacamSmall Airport
Altisurface de Balesta NatureSmall Airport
Altisurface de Castillon De La LaquetteSmall Airport
Altisurface de Ferrère BatmaleSmall Airport
Altisurface des Quatre Veziaux - La Hourquette d'AncizanSmall Airport
Anères AirfieldSmall Airport
Arrouède AirfieldSmall Airport
Artigues AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Banadets AirfieldSmall Airport
Bassoues AirfieldSmall Airport
Berdoues AirfieldSmall Airport
Biran AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissay Ludovic AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouloc AirfieldSmall Airport
Bretagne d'Armagnac AirfieldSmall Airport
Brugnens AirfieldSmall Airport
Castelnau Magnoac AirfieldSmall Airport
Caudecoste AirfieldSmall Airport
Cézac AirfieldSmall Airport
ChélanSmall Airport
Cier de Riviere AirfieldSmall Airport
Cox AirfieldSmall Airport
Dunes AirfieldSmall Airport
En Lébé AirfieldSmall Airport
Fabas AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontrailles Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fromissard ULMSmall Airport
Gaussan ULMSmall Airport
Gelard AirfieldSmall Airport
Girosp AirfieldSmall Airport
Gondrin AirfieldSmall Airport
Goux AirfieldSmall Airport
Idrac Respaillès AirfieldSmall Airport
Jourdan AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pessan

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle
Chapelle du cimetière (le Monastère)
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
Église de la Transfiguration
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Michel
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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 Pessan

What is the population of Pessan?

Pessan has a population of 670 residents and is located in France. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.

Is Pessan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,726, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pessan?

Pessan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.

How is the job market in Pessan?

Pessan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pessan?

The median home value in Pessan is $114,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $573.

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