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Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux, France

Occitanie · France

Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,371. Elevation: 951 ft (290 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,371 Population 1,371/sq mi density
951 ft Elevation 290 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,207 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$20,207 median income, 18.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$92,400 home value, $462/mo rent

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About Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.

People

Population2,371
Density1,371/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,207
Unemployment18.7%
Poverty23.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$92,400
Rent$462
Housing Units948
Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Population2,371
Population Density1,371 / sq mi
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Coordinates44.0520°, 2.1291°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$20,207

About Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,371. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet (290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux is $20,207, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 142 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,207
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.7%
419% above France avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above France avg
Establishments (County)142

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux is $92,400, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $462 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 948 total housing units in the city. 29.6% 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$92,400
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$462
60% below France avg
Rent Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units948

Property Tax

Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,371/sq mi
Coordinates44.0520°N, 2.1291°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on May 25, 2007.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 140 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 139 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 138 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 144 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 140 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 136 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 142 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 137 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 137 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 105 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 70 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 142 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 134 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 114 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 145 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 131 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 138 km
Mar 4, 1996 5 km SSE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 147 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 112 km
Apr 25, 1993 10 km WNW of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Fontgrande
Collège Augustin Malroux
Lycée Polyvalent Jean Jaurès
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Radio Stations near Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RCF Occitanie religious MP3 320 kbps
100% Radio - Carcassonne MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio русским гражданам .... в украине сейчас идет война ... силами рф наносятся удары по гражданской инфраструктуре в харькове ... киеве ... чернигове ... сумах ... ирпене и десятках других городов ... гибнут люди - и гражданское население ... и военные ... в том числе российские призывники ... которых бросили воевать ... чтобы лишить собственный народ доступа к информации ... правительство рф запретило называть войну войной ... закрыло независимые сми и принимает сейчас ряд диктаторских законов ... MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cagnac ancient music, chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Totem Gard MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéocrypte Sainte Sigolène
Le Rêve du Passé
Musée Bajen-Vega
Musée Charles Portal
Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle Philadelphe Thomas
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des traditions agricoles
Musée du Château Le Cayla
Musée du Saut du Tarn
Musée du Verre
Musée Historama
Musée Lapérouse
Musée pour Tous - Raphael Cordoba
Musée Toulouse-Lautrec
Ostal Joan Bodon

Libraries in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archéocrypte0.0
Bâtiment 6 - Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
CDI Lycée0.0
Espace CASI Albi0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Albi Cantepau0.0
Médiathèque d'Albi Pierre-Amalric0.0
Médiathèque de Cantepau0.0
Médiathèque de Lescure d'Albigeois0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Juery0.0
Médiathèque Départementale du Tarn0.0
Médiathèque Lucie Aubrac0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Poulan0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du Foirail du Castelviel
Halles du Griffoul
Marché Couvert d'Albi
Marché du Griffoul

Breweries in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Margot

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Bozouls AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabrerets ULMSmall Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULMSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caussade Septfonds AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Coufouleux AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperce fieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Graissac le Faula AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Labastide-Saint-Sernin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Léguille Monclar de Quercy AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Gardios Négrepelisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Montfaucon AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Roquemaure AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Lieux les Lavaur AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Toulouse-Lasbordes AirfieldSmall Airport
Vers AirfieldSmall Airport
Villematier AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Benoît

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 Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux

What is the population of Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux?

Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux has a population of 2,371 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,371 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

Is Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,207, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,400 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $462 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 Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux?

Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux?

The job market in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 142 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux?

The median home value in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux is $92,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $462.

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