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Poussan, France

Occitanie · France

Poussan is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 4,572. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,572 Population 394/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,905 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,905 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$143,200 home value, $716/mo rent

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About Poussan

Poussan

Poussan is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.

People

Population4,572
Density394/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,905
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$143,200
Rent$716
Housing Units1,829
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population4,572
Population Density394 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates43.4894°, 3.6708°
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$24,905

About Poussan

Poussan is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 4,572. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 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 Poussan is $24,905, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 274 business establishments.

Income: Poussan vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,905
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)274

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Poussan is $143,200, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $716 (38% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,829 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,200
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$716
38% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,829

Property Tax

Climate in Poussan

Poussan has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 637 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12° 56.4
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.1° 35.0
Mar 11.3°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.3° 39.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.7° 55.8
May 17.8°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.6° 45.7
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 16.8° / 26.9° 32.9
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.2° / 29.6° 16.9
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 18.9° / 29.3° 36.2
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25.2° 88.2
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.7° 92.8
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.7° 78.4
Dec 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.5° 59.4
Poussan 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 167 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

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.1 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates43.4894°N, 3.6708°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

441 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 M4.7 118 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 113 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 107 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 115 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 79 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 115 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 114 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 111 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 112 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 146 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 120 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 89 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 78 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 112 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 67 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 147 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 145 km
Sep 23, 1996 Pyrenees M3.5 149 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 124 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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) 2.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Poussan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Poussan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Via Domitia — — — —
École maternelle Les Baux — — — —
École primaire Véronique Hébert — — — —
École élémentaire les Baux — — — —
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Radio Stations near Poussan

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 Poussan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Accueil
Accueil
Argileum
Bâtiment M - Musée des moulages Empereur Antonin
Bâtiment M - Musée des moulages Empereur Antonin
Bunker 638
Espace Georges Brassens
Espace véhicules anciens
Le Cloître de l'Abbaye de Gellone
Maison des Consuls
Musée agathois Jules Baudou
Musée archéologique Henri Prades
Musée archéologique Henri Prades
Musée archéologique Paul Soyris
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée d'Art Brut
Musée d'Art Brut
Musée de l'Éphèbe
Musée de l'Étang de Thau
Musée de la mer
Musée de la Porte
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de site Gallo Romain Villa-Loupian
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée du Château des Evèques
Musée du Château des Evèques
Musée du Jouet
Musée international des Arts modestes
Musée Languedocien
Musée Languedocien
Musée Noilly Prat
Musée Paul Valéry
Pharmacie et Chapelle de la Miséricorde
Pharmacie et Chapelle de la Miséricorde
Site archéologique de Lattara
Site archéologique de Lattara
Site archéologique du Castellas

Libraries in Poussan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
@rchipel Learning Center Montpellier SupAgro/Inrae0.0
@rchipel Learning Center Montpellier SupAgro/Inrae0.0
Archives Municipales0.0
Archives Municipales0.0
Bâtiment 8 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bâtiment S - Bibliothèque Raimon Llull0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Aspiran0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté0.0
Bibliothèque de Montferrier-sur-Lez0.0
Bibliothèque de Montferrier-sur-Lez0.0
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 Max Rouquette0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Richter0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Montpellier 3 : Site de Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Montpellier 3 : Site de Saint-Charles0.0
BU Atrium0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de Ressources Documentaires0.0
Centre de Ressources Documentaires0.0
La Fabrique0.0
Librairie Juridique des Étudiants0.0
Librairie Juridique des Étudiants0.0
Lire à la Mer0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Agathoise0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque centrale Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque de la Cité des Arts0.0
Médiathèque de la Cité des Arts0.0
Médiathèque de Lattes0.0
Médiathèque de Lattes0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque de Vendémian0.0
Médiathèque du Pouget0.0
Médiathèque Federico García Lorca0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Jean de la Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque Jean de la Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque La Gare0.0
Médiathèque Léo Malet0.0
Médiathèque Léon Guizard0.0
Médiathèque Marie Rouanet0.0
Médiathèque Montaigne0.0
Médiathèque Municipale René Escudié0.0
Médiathèque Municpale de Cournonterral0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges0.0
Médiathèque Paul Langevin0.0
Médiathèque Paul Langevin0.0
Médiathèque Pierresvives0.0
Médiathèque Pierresvives0.0
Médiathèque Théodore Monod0.0
Médiathèque Théodore Monod0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0
Médiathèque William Shakespeare0.0
Médiathèque-CDI Stéphane Hessel0.0
Réseau intercommunal des bibliothèques0.0

Farmers Markets in Poussan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comédie des Bouquinistes
Halles
Halles Castellane
Halles de Marseillan
Halles des Quatre Saisons
Halles Jacques Coeur
Halles Jacques Coeur
Halles Laissac
Halles Plaza
Le Forum
Le Forum
Le Marché du Partage
Les dimanches du Peyrou
Les Halles
Les saveurs du Pays
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché Agropolis
Marché Albert 1er
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux plantes
Marché aux puces et à la brocante
Marché Broc'art
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché d'Antigone
Marché de Castelnau-le-Lez
Marché de Celleneuve
Marché de la Comédie
Marché de la Comédie
Marché de la Mosson
Marché de Lattes
Marché de Lattes
Marché de Malbosc
Marché de Pézenas
Marché de Prades
Marché de Prades
Marché de Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues
Marché des Arceaux
Marché des Beaux-Arts
Marché du Bassin Jacques Cœur
Marché du Bassin Jacques Cœur
Marché du centre-ville (fruits et légumes)
Marché du Petit Bard
Marché du Petit Bard
Marché du Plan des Quatre Seigneurs
Marché du terroir
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché Mosson
Marché Mosson
Marché Paysan
Marché paysan des Aubes
Marché Paysan des Aubes
Marché paysan des Aubes
Marché Plan Cabanes
Marché Port Marianne
Marché Tastavin
Mini marche
Parvis Gérard Bouisson
Place de l'église
Place de la République (la Promenade)
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place Étienne Sannier

Cafes in Poussan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beausejour

Monuments in Poussan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Façade en trompe-l'oeil

Castles in Poussan

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Garenne

Breweries in Poussan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BB Kombucha
Brasserie Baudille
Brasserie du Lez
Brasserie le BBM
Brasserie le BBM
Brasserie Le Détour
Brasserie Le Détour
Brasserie Saint-Jean
Brasserie Saint-Jean
Brewing bears
Brewing bears
La MatCé
La MatCé
La Petite Brasserie
La Singulière
Le Réservoir
Le Réservoir
Malpolon
Malpolon
Pain-Liquide
Sacrilège
Sacrilège
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale

Stadiums & Teams in Poussan

TeamLeagueDivision
Arènes Claude Bellas
Arènes Claude Jouvenel
Arènes de Saint-Georges d'Orques
Septeo Stadium
Stade de la Mosson
Stade Eric-Béchu

Ski Resorts Near Poussan

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 Poussan

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes—Medium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres—Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield—Small Airport
Campagne Airfield—Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield—Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield—Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield—Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield—Small Airport
Mas Nouguier Airfield—Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield—Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield—Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield—Small Airport
Pignan Airfield—Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield—Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield—Small Airport
Rouveirolle Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield—Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield—Small Airport
Sète ULM Airfield—Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase—Small Airport
Tornac Airfield—Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield—Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield—Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Poussan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poussan

Treatment Centers in Poussan

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BournonVille - Deneau - Burel - Falcon
Cabinet d'Infirmières
Cabinet médical des Aubes
Centre aide à la santé mentale
Centre le petit fescau
Centre Médical Les Aubes
Human Santé
Kinés
Maison médicale "Censomed - Grabels"
Maison Médicale de Garde
Medic Global
Pôle santé les praticiens

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poussan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs
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 Poussan

What is the population of Poussan?

Poussan has a population of 4,572 residents and is located in France. The population density is 394 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

Is Poussan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,905, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,200 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $716 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Poussan?

Poussan 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 Poussan?

The job market in Poussan faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 274 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Poussan?

The median home value in Poussan is $143,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $716.

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