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Plaissan, France

Occitanie · France

Plaissan is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 876. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
876 Population 95/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,501 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,501 median income, 15.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$136,000 home value, $680/mo rent

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People

Population876
Density95/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,501
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$136,000
Rent$680
Housing Units350
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population876
Population Density95 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates43.5582°, 3.5258°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$23,501

About Plaissan

Plaissan is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 876. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Plaissan is $23,501, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (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 53 business establishments.

Income: Plaissan vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,501
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plaissan is $136,000, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 350 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 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,000
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$680
42% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units350

Property Tax

Plaissan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates43.5582°N, 3.5258°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

248 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 114 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 110 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 108 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 78 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 112 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 111 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 109 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 107 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 110 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 141 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 121 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 76 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 71 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 79 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 141 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 109 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 149 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 113 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 117 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Plaissan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Plaissan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
L'Eko OGG 320 kbps
France Bleu Hérault MP3 128 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps
Divergence FM MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Jazz MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Plaissan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Argileum
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Espace Georges Brassens
Espace Patrimoine
Espace véhicules anciens
Le Cloître de l'Abbaye de Gellone
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée agathois Jules Baudou
Musée archéologique Paul Soyris
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée de l'Étang de Thau
Musée de la mer
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Lodève
Musée de site Gallo Romain Villa-Loupian
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée du Jouet
Musée international des Arts modestes
Musée Noilly Prat
Musée Paul Valéry
Site archéologique du Castellas

Libraries in Plaissan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Aspiran0.0
Bibliothèque Manée Lecuyer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
CDI0.0
La Fabrique0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Agathoise0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque Confluence0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque de Vendémian0.0
Médiathèque du Pouget0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque La Gare0.0
Médiathèque Léo Malet0.0
Médiathèque Montaigne0.0
Médiathèque Municipale René Escudié0.0
Médiathèque Municpale de Cournonterral0.0
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges0.0
Médiathèque-CDI Stéphane Hessel0.0
Réseau intercommunal des bibliothèques0.0

Farmers Markets in Plaissan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles de Marseillan
Le Forum
Le Forum
Le Marché du Partage
Les Halles
Les saveurs du Pays
Marché aux fleurs
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marché Biologique de Villeneuvette
Marché couvert
Marché de Caux
Marché de Pézenas
Marché du centre-ville (fruits et légumes)
Marché estival de Salasc
Mini marche
Place de la République (la Promenade)
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place Étienne Sannier

Cafes in Plaissan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Association "La Fontaine"

Castles in Plaissan

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Puilacher

Breweries in Plaissan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BB Kombucha
Brasserie Baudille
Brasserie de la Serrane
La Petite Brasserie
La Singulière
La Vacqueroise
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Plaissan

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Ski Resorts Near Plaissan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0

Airports Near Plaissan

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Plaissan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Plaissan

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plaissan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Sainte-Trinité
Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul

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 Plaissan

What is the population of Plaissan?

Plaissan has a population of 876 residents and is located in France. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.

Is Plaissan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,501, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $136,000 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Plaissan?

Plaissan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Plaissan?

The job market in Plaissan faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plaissan?

The median home value in Plaissan is $136,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $680.

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