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Saissac, France

Occitanie · France

Saissac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 985. Elevation: 1,578 ft (481 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
985 Population 114/sq mi density
1,578 ft Elevation 481 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
43.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,941 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,941 median income, 16.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $493/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population985
Density114/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,941
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$98,600
Rent$493
Housing Units394
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Population985
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Coordinates43.3608°, 2.1672°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation43.2 inches (1,097 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$20,941

About Saissac

Saissac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 985. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet (481 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saissac is $20,941, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.2% (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 59 business establishments.

Income: Saissac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,941
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.2%
350% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saissac is $98,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $493 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 394 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,600
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$493
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units394

Property Tax

Saissac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°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 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates43.3608°N, 2.1672°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

468 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 66 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 132 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 66 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 120 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 129 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 118 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 137 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 145 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 122 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 138 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 119 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 114 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 140 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 65 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 122 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 67 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 85 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 65 km
Jul 13, 2007 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain M3.8 138 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in

Saissac has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 40°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saissac

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École René Soum
École de Saissac
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Radio Stations near Saissac

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saissac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre National et Musée Jean Jaurès
Châteaux de Lastours
Eburomagus, musée archéologique de Bram
Essar[t]s, espace arts et cultures
La Coopérative Musée Cérès Franco
Le Militarial Musée Mémorial pour la Paix
Le Musée de l'École
Maison du bois et du jouet
Musée Abbaye-École de Sorèze et Dom Robert
Musée archéologique du Lauragais
Musée de l'inquisition
Musée de la Chevalerie
Musée de la laine
Musée de la laine
Musée des Arts et Métiers du Livre
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du bois et de la marqueterie de Revel
Musée du Catharisme de Mazamet
Musée du Château
Musée du cuivre
Musée et Jardins du Canal du Midi
Musée Goya
Musée Marianne
Musée Municipal du Verre
Tour Grosse, Musée des Vieux métiers

Libraries in Saissac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Castres - Zola0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Aude0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Alain Cazalis0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Information Orientation0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Castres - Sidobre0.0
Médiathèque Georges Canguilhem0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Aile0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Arts0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'sel0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Charles Guiraud0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Villepinte0.0
Médiathèque, école de musique/danse, foyer de jeunes0.0

Farmers Markets in Saissac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
La Halle
Marché couvert de l'Albinque
Marché de Bram
Marché de plein vent
Marché de Revel
Place Carnot

Cafes in Saissac

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar associatif "Le communal"
Restaurant Lampy
Trésors d'Oc

Castles in Saissac

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Saissac
Le Buisson

Veterinaries in Saissac

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #6772276394

Gas Stations in Saissac

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las Fountetos

Stadiums & Teams in Saissac

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Ski Resorts Near Saissac

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Goulier 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saissac

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Coufouleux AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Labastide-Saint-Sernin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Léguille Monclar de Quercy AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Gardios Négrepelisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Roquemaure AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Lieux les Lavaur AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Toulouse-Lasbordes AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport
Villematier AirfieldSmall Airport
Villeneuve du Latou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saissac

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cenne-Monestiés
Saint-Denis
Saissac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saissac

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Michel
Église Sainte-Marie

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 Saissac

What is the population of Saissac?

Saissac has a population of 985 residents and is located in France. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Saissac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,941, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $493 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saissac?

Saissac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saissac?

The job market in Saissac faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saissac?

The median home value in Saissac is $98,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $493.

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