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Tarnos, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Tarnos is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 11,554. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,554 Population 1,139/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,672 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$25,672 median income, 11.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$149,600 home value, $748/mo rent

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About Tarnos

Tarnos is a commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

People

Population11,554
Density1,139/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,672
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$149,600
Rent$748
Housing Units4,622
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population11,554
Population Density1,139 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates43.5417°, -1.4628°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,578 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$25,672

About Tarnos

Tarnos is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 11,554. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Tarnos is $25,672, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 693 business establishments.

Income: Tarnos vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,672
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)693

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tarnos is $149,600, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $748 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,622 total housing units in the city. 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,600
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$748
36% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,622

Property Tax

Climate in Tarnos

Tarnos has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1744 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.1°C / 48°F 5.1° / 13.1° 166.2
Feb 9.6°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.9° 143.0
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.5° / 16.4° 127.4
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.8° 146.6
May 16.5°C / 62°F 12.2° / 20.8° 133.2
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.2° 105.7
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 17.3° / 25° 97.3
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 17.7° / 25.8° 109.5
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 15.2° / 24° 146.3
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.9° 165.6
Nov 12.1°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.2° 224.3
Dec 9.8°C / 50°F 5.9° / 13.7° 178.7
Tarnos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.3 km²)
Population Density1,139/sq mi
Coordinates43.5417°N, 1.4628°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

946 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 10, 2017.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 125 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 107 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 74 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 85 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 101 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 97 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 75 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 124 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 41 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 75 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 94 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 100 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 68 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 81 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 71 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 50 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 109 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 77 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 95 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in

Tarnos has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Tarnos

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Genesis international school - - - -
Genesis International School - - - -
École maternelle Odette Duboy - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Mouchet - - - -
École élémentaire Félix Concaret - - - -
École élémentaire Daniel Poueymidou - - - -
École maternelle Charles Durroty - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Jaurès - - - -
Collège Langevin-Wallon - - - -
École maternelle Jean Jaurès - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tarnos

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Irulegiko Irratia abisuak, basque music MP3 320 kbps
Wave Radio beach, surf MP3 160 kbps
Antxeta irratia local news, news MP3 192 kbps
Gure irratia - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LAPURDI Irratia christian MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Tarnos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abri de la Pinasse
Centre d'évoquation du village Ateka
Centre d'interprétation de l'AOP Ossau Iraty
Centre d'interprétation du piment d'Espelette
Chocolaterie Musée
CIAP Lapurdum
Convent and cloister of Recollets
DIDAM
Ecomusée de la Pelote et du Xistera Pilotari
Fonds Labégorre
L'Art de l'Espadrille
L'Atelier du Chocolat
La Cité de l'Océan
La Maison Labourdine
Le Musée du Gâteau Basque
Maison de l'Oralité et du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Moulin-musée-manufacture
Musée Asiatica
Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne
Musée Bonnat-Helleu
Musée de la Mer
Musée du Château d'Arcangues
Musée du judaïsme bayonnais Suzanne et Marcel Suarès
Musée Historique Biarritz
Musée historique du Biarritz Olympique
Museum d'Histoire Naturelle
Ortillopitz
Parcc
Villa Arnaga
Villa Saraléguinéa

Libraries in Tarnos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arbonne0.0
Bibliothèque de Seignosse0.0
Bibliothèque diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale André Moine0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Gabriel Fauthoux0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothéque Quintaou0.0
Bibliothèque Temporaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Florence Delay0.0
Centre de documentation IKER0.0
Centre Lapurdi0.0
Ludo-Bibliothèque Ondres0.0
Ludo-médiathèque0.0
Médi@tèque0.0
Media library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - L'Écume des Jours0.0
Médiathèque centre-ville0.0
Médiathèque de Biarritz0.0
Médiathèque de Cambo-les-Bains0.0
Médiathèque de Soustons0.0
Médiathèque de Tarnos0.0
Médiathèque des Hauts de Sainte-Croix0.0
Médiathèque François Rospide0.0
Médiathèque L'anima0.0
Médiathèque Lizaga0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Espil0.0
Médiathèque Roland Barthes0.0
TOKI-TOKI0.0

Farmers Markets in Tarnos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Poissons
Halle de Biarritz
Halle de Seignosse
Halles 5 cantons
Halles de Bayonne
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les halles du Marché
Marché aux poissons
Marché d'été de Soustons Plage
Marché de Biaudos
Marché de Capbreton
Marché de Ciboure
Marché de Hossegor
Marché de Labenne
Marché de Magescq
Marché de Ondres
Marché de producteurs
Marché de producteurs des Halles
Marché de Quintaou
Marché de Saint-Geours de Maremne
Marché de Saint-Martin
Marché de Saint-Martin-de-Hinx
Marché de Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx
Marché de Saint-Vincent de Tyrosse
Marché de Socoa
Marché de Soustons
Marché de Tarnos
Marché de Tosse
Marché de Vieux Boucau
Marché de Vieux-Boucau
Marché des « 4 saisons »
Marché des métiers d'art de Vieux-Boucau
Marché du Polo Beyris
Marché nocturne d'été
Marché place des Gascons
Marché place du Marquisat
Marché producteurs locaux du Boucau
Marché Saint-Charles
Marché saisonnier - Labenne Océan
Marché saisonnier -Seignosse Plage
Pêcherie des Allées Marines

Theme Parks in Tarnos

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Planète Parcs

Dentists in Tarnos

8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aurélie Robert
Bertrand Baylac
Dimitri Munoz
Franck Labadille
Laurence Garicoitz
Quentin Lamothe
Valérie Dopagne, Laurence Garicoïtz et Dimitri Munoz
William Sagnières et David Dolé

Veterinaries in Tarnos

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de l'Ariou
Vet'o Square

Gas Stations in Tarnos

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Service Dyneff

Banks in Tarnos

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Gyms in Tarnos

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kinfolk Studio

Breweries in Tarnos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belharra
Bipil Aguerria
Brasserie Bruel
Brasserie Cath'
Brasserie Kipett
Brasserie La Séquère
Brasserie Rosny Beer
Brasserie Zirtzil
Centre de brassotherapie
La Brasserie du Pays Basque
La Clique
La Ménagerie Microbrasserie
La Superbe

Stadiums & Teams in Tarnos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tarnos

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biarritz Pays Basque airportBIQMedium Airport
San Sebastián AirportEASMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Mimizan-Small Airport
Amou Airfield-Small Airport
Benesse Maremne Airfield-Small Airport
Dax Seyresse Airfield-Small Airport
Escary Aramits Altiport-Small Airport
Itxassou Airfield-Small Airport
Ororbia Airfield-Small Airport
Ozenx Montrestrucq Airfield-Small Airport
Rion Des Landes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Pée sur Nivelle Airfield-Small Airport
Sames Airfield-Small Airport
Tartas Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tarnos

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Tarnos

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx
Les Embruns

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarnos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de l'Océan
Église Saint-Vincent

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 Tarnos

What is the population of Tarnos?

Tarnos has a population of 11,554 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,139 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles.

Is Tarnos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,672, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $149,600 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tarnos?

Tarnos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tarnos?

The job market in Tarnos faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 693 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tarnos?

The median home value in Tarnos is $149,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $748.

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