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Prayssac, France

Occitanie · France

Prayssac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,557. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,557 Population 299/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,728 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,728 median income, 12.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $568/mo rent

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About Prayssac

Prayssac

Prayssac is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France.

People

Population2,557
Density299/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,728
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$113,600
Rent$568
Housing Units1,023
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population2,557
Population Density299 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates44.5043°, 1.1878°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (894 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,728

About Prayssac

Prayssac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,557. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Prayssac is $23,728, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 153 business establishments.

Income: Prayssac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,728
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)153

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Prayssac is $113,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,023 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,600
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$568
51% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,023

Property Tax

Climate in Prayssac

Prayssac has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 823 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.5°C / 42°F 2° / 9° 64.7
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 1.7° / 10.8° 50.9
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.8° 61.0
Apr 12°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.7° 82.6
May 15.6°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.5° 82.3
Jun 19°C / 66°F 12.8° / 25.2° 76.2
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.5° / 27.6° 54.8
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 14.5° / 27.8° 63.2
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.7° 73.7
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.9° 70.6
Nov 8.8°C / 48°F 5° / 12.6° 76.2
Dec 6°C / 43°F 2.6° / 9.5° 67.2
Prayssac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density299/sq mi
Coordinates44.5043°N, 1.1878°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 118 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 116 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 142 km
Sep 21, 2001 4 km NNE of Portet-sur-Garonne, France M3.3 107 km
Apr 6, 2019 7 km ENE of Chevanceaux, France M3.2 140 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 135 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 65 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 120 km
Mar 30, 1997 France M3.1 145 km
Aug 29, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.0 142 km
Jul 7, 2005 16 km E of Laguiole, France M3.0 149 km
May 19, 2002 7 km NNE of Laissac, France M3.0 133 km
Jul 6, 2001 7 km S of Laguiole, France M2.9 132 km
Apr 11, 1991 11 km NW of Ribérac, France M2.8 118 km
Jul 12, 1990 0 km NNW of Le Pizou, France M2.8 107 km
Dec 17, 1993 8 km SW of Mouthiers-sur-Boëme, France M2.8 142 km
Mar 7, 1991 10 km NW of Entraygues-sur-Truyère, France M2.8 103 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km E of Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence, France M2.8 135 km
May 14, 1995 7 km SW of Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, France M2.8 60 km
May 18, 1997 6 km WSW of Chevanceaux, France M2.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in

Prayssac has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Prayssac

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège d'Istrie - - - -
Lycée agricole privé Clair Foyer de Prayssac - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Prayssac

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 4 dordogne, lot-et-garonne MP3 192 kbps
Radio Presence Lot christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Prayssac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Maison du Pal
La plage aux ptérosaures
Le Petit Musée du Fer
Maison de l'eau
Maison de la Châtaigne
Maison de la Pierre Sèche
Musée de la Manufacture de Porcelaine Virebent
Musée des Vieilles mécaniques
Musée du machinisme agricole et automobile de Salviac
Musée Montolza Mécanic'Art
Musée Zadkine
SauveTerre Musée de la Préhistoire
SauveTerre Musée de Préhistoire

Libraries in Prayssac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Duravel0.0
Bibliothèque de Touzac0.0
Bibliothèque et Médiathèque de Puy L'Evêque0.0
BIG0.0
Maison des Services Publics0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Cahors0.0
Médiathèque de Pradines0.0
Médiatheque de Salviac0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Sourbié0.0
Prêt de livre0.0

Farmers Markets in Prayssac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle de Bouzic
Marché de Lauzerte
Marché de Montcuq
Marché hebdomadaire

Hotels in Prayssac

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terres de France - Domaine de Claire Rive

Cinemas in Prayssac

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Louis Malle

Theatres in Prayssac

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salle Appia/Association Oeuil du silence

Castles in Prayssac

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château des Junies
Château du Théron

Gas Stations in Prayssac

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
FR #8093888409
TotalEnergies

Banks in Prayssac

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Prayssac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Les Bartas
Malt'O Vadrouille

Airports Near Prayssac

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agen La Garenne airportAGFMedium Airport
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belvès Saint-Pardoux-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Castelsarrasin Moissac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - Livernon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-Tarn-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le Frau-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur Louyre-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Loupiac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Peyrillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin Carlucet-Small Airport
Aérodrome Morin - Védrines-Small Airport
Banadets Airfield-Small Airport
Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Boissay Ludovic Airfield-Small Airport
Bouloc Airfield-Small Airport
Brugnens Airfield-Small Airport
Cabrerets ULM-Small Airport
Campsegret Airfield-Small Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULM-Small Airport
Castillonnès Airfield-Small Airport
Caudecoste Airfield-Small Airport
Caussade Septfonds Airfield-Small Airport
Caylus Airfield-Small Airport
Cézac Airfield-Small Airport
Chassancet Airfield-Small Airport
Condat sur Vézère-Small Airport
Coufouleux Airfield-Small Airport
Cox Airfield-Small Airport
Dunes Airfield-Small Airport
Eyrignac Airfield-Small Airport
Fabas Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord Airfield-Small Airport
Fromissard ULM-Small Airport
Fumel Montayral Airfield-Small Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn Airfield-Small Airport
La Ville Dieu Airfield-Small Airport
Labastide Saint Pierre Airfield-Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield-Small Airport
Lagleygeolle Airfield-Small Airport
Le Burgaud Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze Airfield-Small Airport
le tustet Airfield-Small Airport
Lectoure Marsolan Airfield-Small Airport
Léguille Monclar de Quercy Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chansèves Airfield-Small Airport
Les Gardios Négrepelisse Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Prayssac

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Prayssac

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martin de Canourgues
Église Saint-Perdufle (Saint-Perdou) de la Masse
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

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 Prayssac

What is the population of Prayssac?

Prayssac has a population of 2,557 residents and is located in France. The population density is 299 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.

Is Prayssac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,728, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Prayssac?

Prayssac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches.

How is the job market in Prayssac?

The job market in Prayssac faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 153 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Prayssac?

The median home value in Prayssac is $113,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $568.

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