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Tarbes, France
Occitanie · France
Tarbes is a mid-size city in Occitanie, France with a population of 52,106. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 52,106 |
| Population Density | 8,802 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2341°, 0.0714° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.9 inches (1,903 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 90.7 inches (230 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,596 |
About Tarbes
Tarbes is a mid-size city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 52,106. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Tarbes vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,596 |
| 73% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 20.1% |
| 458% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.0% |
| 110% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,126 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $111,400 |
| 60% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $557 |
| 52% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 20,842 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tarbes
Tarbes has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1086 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,802/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2341°N, 0.0714°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in |
Tarbes has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.9").
Schools in Tarbes
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire privée Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Paul Bert | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel agricole Adriana | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Publique Charles Perrault | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire publique Arc-en-Ciel | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire publique Jules Vernes | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire publique Rousseau | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Victor Hugo | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Henri Duparc | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Pablo Néruda | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jean Moulin | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jean Macé | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Desaix | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Michelet | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Thérèse | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application Théophile Gautier | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Paul Éluard | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Publique Berthelot | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Pradeau-La Sède | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel privé Vincent de Paul | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Voltaire | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Voltaire | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Voltaire | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire publique La Sendère | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Pradeau-La Sède | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technologique Privé Pradeau-La Sède | - | - | - | - |
| Collége Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Publique Henri Wallon | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Jean Dupuy | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Reffye | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Théophile Gautier | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Publique La Sendère | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Marie-Curie | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Anatole France | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Ormeau-Figarol | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Pyrénées | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean de La Fontaine | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée des métiers Saint-Pierre Pradeau la Sède | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Massey | - | - | - | - |
| École Henri IV | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Théophile Gautier | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Lautréamont | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tarbes
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Presence Lourdes | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Atomic radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xiberoko botza | talk & speech | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio País | bearn, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frequence Luz | alternative, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Gascogne | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Cap a cap | traditional | MP3 |
Museums in Tarbes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbadiale - Maison des arts | ||||
| Choco Story | ||||
| Historical Resource Centre | ||||
| Le Cachot | ||||
| Le Carmel | ||||
| Maison de la Connaissance du Risque Sismique | ||||
| Maison du Parc National des Pyrénées | ||||
| Maison Natale du Maréchal Foch | ||||
| Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette | ||||
| Moulin de Boly | ||||
| Musée Archéologique de Maubourguet | ||||
| Musée Bernadette | ||||
| Musée Carrefour des Patrimoines | ||||
| Musée de Cire | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation | ||||
| Musée des miraculés | ||||
| Musée du Petit Lourdes | ||||
| Musée Larrey | ||||
| Musée Massey | ||||
| Musée Pyrénéen | ||||
| Musée Sainte-Bernadette | ||||
| Musée Saliès |
Libraries in Tarbes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque d'Arras en Lavedan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Francis Jammes - Relais de la médiathèque départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Argelès-Gazost | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiatèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Pays de Lourdes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Simone Veil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Vic-Montaner | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tarbes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Frais | |||||
| Halle | |||||
| Halle | |||||
| Halle aux Grains | |||||
| Halle Marcadieu | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| La Halle Brauhauban | |||||
| Marché de Bagnères-de-Bigorre | |||||
| Marché de Pays Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de producteurs - Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de Tournay | |||||
| Marché du Tydos | |||||
| Place de la Libération | |||||
| Place de la Mairie |
Hotels in Tarbes
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tarbes
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tarbes
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tarbes
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tarbes
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tarbes
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tarbes
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tarbes
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tarbes
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tarbes
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tarbes
25 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tarbes
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tarbes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du pays des Gaves | ||||
| La Brasserie du Pépère | ||||
| Les Brasseurs de l'Adour |
Stadiums & Teams in Tarbes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tarbes
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Somport | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hautacam | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gourette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nistos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Tourmalet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Artouste | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cauterets | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Luz Ardiden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bourg d'Oueil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine de Saint-Lary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Estación Invernal de Astún | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Estación de Esquí de Aramón Cerler | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Louron | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Piau Engaly | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Estación de esquí de Candanchú | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Peyragudes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Formigal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Formigal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Luchon-Superbagnères | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gavarnie Gèdre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Panticosa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tarbes
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auch Gers Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Pau Pyrénées Airport | PUF | Medium Airport |
| Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport | LDE | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Bagnères de Luchon | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Condom - Valence-sur-Baïse | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Lasclaveries | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Tarbes Laloubère | - | Small Airport |
| Aire-sur-l'Adour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Peyresourde Balestas | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface d'Hautacam | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Barres | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Pouy | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Castillon De La Laquette | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coumely | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Ferrère Batmale | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Honteyde | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface des Quatre Veziaux - La Hourquette d'Ancizan | - | Small Airport |
| Andoins Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Anères Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arrouède Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Artigues Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Bacaneres Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Bassoues Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berdoues Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biran Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boeil Bezing Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bretagne d'Armagnac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brugnens Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cabaliros Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos field | - | Small Airport |
| Castelnau Magnoac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chélan | - | Small Airport |
| Cier de Riviere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Claracq Villa les Palmiers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fontrailles Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gaussan ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Gelard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Girosp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gondrin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Goux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gurmençon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Idrac Respaillès Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Serre D'aulon Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Labatut Rivière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Larreule Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Tucoulet Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| le tustet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lectoure Marsolan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tarbes
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bordères sur l'Échez | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Tarbes Gambetta | |
| Tarbes Jaurès (Recette Principale) | |
| Tarbes L'Ormeau RPU | |
| Tarbes Laubadère |
Treatment Centers in Tarbes
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hôpital Le Montaigu | ||
| MGEN l'Arbizon |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tarbes
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Julien |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarbes
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède | |
| Chapelle de l'aumônerie des lycées | |
| Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur | |
| Chapelle Marie Saint-Frai | |
| Chapelle Saint-Michel | |
| Église de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours | |
| Église Protestante Évangélique | |
| Église Protestante Réformée des Hautes-Pyrénées | |
| Église Saint-Antoine | |
| Église Saint-Jean | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul | |
| Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul | |
| Église Sainte-Anne | |
| Église Sainte-Bernadette | |
| Église Sainte-Thérèse |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Tarbes
38 places within 15 km
- • Castet Crabé
- • Château de Siarrouy
- • Dolmen du Pouey Mayou
- • Menhir
- • Oppidum du Casterat
- + 3 more
- • Château d'Odos
- • Château de Camalès
- • Château de Laloubère
- • Château de Montaner
- • Manoir de Bazet
- • Atelier 20
- • Galerie Valera
- • Camp de César
- • Cap de la Serre
- • Concat
- • Cos
- • las Puyoles
- + 14 more
- • Ancien Oppidum
- • Ancien Oppidum
- • Château de Montaner
- • Tâble d'orientation
🇫🇷 About France
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tarbes
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarbes
What is the population of Tarbes?
Tarbes has a population of 52,106 residents and is located in France. The population density is 8,802 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.
Is Tarbes expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,596, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,400 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $557 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Tarbes?
Tarbes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.9 inches, with 90.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tarbes?
The job market in Tarbes faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,126 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tarbes?
The median home value in Tarbes is $111,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $557.