Tautavel, France

Occitanie · France

Tautavel is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 928. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0

B Good

928 Population 45/sq mi density

364 ft Elevation 111 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

23.4 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$20,239 Median Income

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$20,239 median income, 21.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population928

Density45/mi²

Economy

Median Income$20,239

Unemployment21.0%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+

Home Value$103,200

Rent$516

Housing Units371

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)

Rain23.4 in/yr

Sunny Days294/yr

Elevation364 ft (111 m)

Population	928
Population Density	45 / sq mi
Elevation	364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates	42.8139°, 2.7463°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Occitanie
Average Temperature	58°F (15°C)
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation	23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$20,239

About Tautavel

Tautavel is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 928. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Tautavel is $20,239, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.0% (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 56 business establishments.

Income: Tautavel vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$20,239
	73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	21.0%
	483% above France avg
Poverty Rate	0.1%
	99% below France avg
Establishments (County)	56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tautavel is $103,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 371 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$103,200
	63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$516
	56% below France avg
Rent Burden	25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	371

Property Tax

Climate in Tautavel

Tautavel has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	8.8°C / 48°F	4.8° / 12.7°	60.1
Feb	9.2°C / 49°F	5° / 13.4°	40.8
Mar	12°C / 54°F	7.6° / 16.4°	51.5
Apr	14.2°C / 58°F	9.7° / 18.7°	66.0
May	17.8°C / 64°F	13.3° / 22.3°	45.6
Jun	22°C / 72°F	17.2° / 26.8°	23.6
Jul	24.6°C / 76°F	19.7° / 29.5°	14.9
Aug	24.5°C / 76°F	19.7° / 29.4°	22.7
Sep	20.8°C / 69°F	16.1° / 25.6°	43.1
Oct	17°C / 63°F	12.9° / 21.2°	81.1
Nov	12.4°C / 54°F	8.4° / 16.3°	72.5
Dec	9.3°C / 49°F	5.3° / 13.3°	54.9

Tautavel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above France avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	364 ft (111 m)
Area	20.6 sq mi (53.5 km²)
Population Density	45/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8139°N, 2.7463°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

38% below France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

479 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	18 km
Aug 28, 2023	11 km W of Espot, Spain	M4.6	150 km
Feb 18, 1996	7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.6	14 km
Sep 21, 2004	7 km E of Camprodon, Spain	M4.5	62 km
Mar 19, 1992	3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain	M4.5	84 km
Feb 26, 2003	4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.4	71 km
Jul 22, 2008	3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain	M4.3	84 km
Jun 1, 2004	5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain	M4.2	74 km
Feb 1, 2022	7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain	M4.0	120 km
Sep 23, 2004	4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.0	72 km
Jun 2, 2001	5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain	M3.9	90 km
Mar 29, 1996	4 km NNE of Leucate, France	M3.9	29 km
Feb 18, 1996	5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	15 km
Feb 18, 1996	6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	16 km
Feb 20, 1996	8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.8	14 km
Jun 5, 1997	10 km S of Quillan, France	M3.8	48 km
Jul 18, 2004	11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France	M3.8	140 km
Dec 16, 1996	9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.8	14 km
Feb 19, 1996	7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.8	16 km
Oct 8, 1993	12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France	M3.7	62 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (74 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	74 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	1.8 in
March	51°F (10°C)	1.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.4 in
September	67°F (20°C)	2.0 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
December	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in

Tautavel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Tautavel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École primaire	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Tautavel

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
TEKNO1	techno	MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon	—	MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES)	music, news	MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels	—	MP3 128 kbps
RTS Perpignan	—	MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude	christian	MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66	christian	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tautavel

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Accueil du château de Termes
Ancien Evêché
Ancienne maternité Suisse d'Elne
Byrrh
Casa Carrère
Casa Pairal
Casa Xanxo CIAP
Caves Byrrh
Centre d'art Contemporain Walter Benjamin
Centre de Sculpture Romane
Château de Fitou
Château-musée de Bélesta
Cloître de la cathédrale d'Elne
Écomusée du miel
Exposition Histoire du fer du Canigou
Hospici d’Illa
La Poudrière
Maison de la Catalanité
Maison natale du Maréchal Joffre
Mas Pams
Mémorial du Camp de Rivesaltes
Musée Aéronautique du Mas Palegry
Musée archéologique de Ruscino
Musée Bella
Musée d'art Hyacinthe-Rigaud
Musée de l'agriculture catalane
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Musée de Préhistoire de Tautavel
Musée de Sigean
Musée des Arts et traditions populaires
Musée des Monnaies et Médailles Joseph Puig
Musée du Chapitre
Musée Terrus
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle

Libraries in Tautavel

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
B.U. Droit		0.0
B.U. Droit et Lettres		0.0
B.U. Section Sciences		0.0
BDA'thèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque André Alquier		0.0
Bibliothèque André Stil		0.0
Bibliothèque Barande		0.0
Bibliothèque Bernard Nicolau		0.0
Bibliothèque de Bompas		0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson		0.0
Bibliothèque Lucien Lacreu		0.0
Bibliothèque Ludovic Massé		0.0
Bibliothèque Marie Arago		0.0
Bibliothèque Michel Maurette		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale « La Fontaine »		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Claude Delmas		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Claude Simon		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Jean Capeille		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jordi Pere Cerdà		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne		0.0
Centre Culturel		0.0
Fa Si La Lire		0.0
L'arc en ciel des livres		0.0
La Biblio		0.0
La Maison de Julien - Médiathèque		0.0
Les lectures de Léontine		0.0
Librairie Infos		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque Alain Taurinya		0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Jardin		0.0
Médiathèque André Stil		0.0
Médiathèque Arthur Conte		0.0
Médiathèque Centrale		0.0
Médiathèque Christian Bourquin		0.0
Médiathèque Claude Blazy		0.0
Médiathèque Claude Simon		0.0
Médiathèque de l'Étang		0.0
Médiathèque Denis Diderot		0.0
Médiathèque Départementale Claude Simon		0.0
Médiathèque El Mil·lenari		0.0
Médiathèque Henri Tanyères		0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Capeille		0.0
Médiathèque J. Tastu		0.0
Mediathèque Jacques Queralt		0.0
Médiathèque Joan Pau Giné		0.0
Médiathèque Josep Sebastià Pons		0.0
Médiathèque La Marquise		0.0
Médiathèque Laura Vazquez		0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Gouzy		0.0
Médiathèque Michel Ey		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Paù Hostench		0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Cochereau		0.0
Médiathèque Ramon Llull		0.0
Médiathèque Robert Avril		0.0
Médiathèque Teddy Riner		0.0
Salle Bernard Janicot		0.0

Farmers Markets in Tautavel

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Les Halles de L'Agly
Marché d'Alénya
Marché de Salses
Marché de Thuir
Marché International Saint-Charles
Marché local
Marché pittoresque
Marché Place de Belgique
Place de la République

Hotels in Tautavel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mas de l'Alzine

Cafes in Tautavel

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Place

Theatres in Tautavel

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre du Millénaire

Castles in Tautavel

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Tautavel

Breweries in Tautavel

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie Artisanale La Vagabonde
Brasserie de l'Agly
Brasserie du Château
Brasserie Rull
Geck Eau
L'Atelier Gabriel
La Boc
Tot va be

Stadiums & Teams in Tautavel

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Tautavel

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Vallter 2000	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Cambre d'Aze	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Quillane	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Angles	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Formiguères	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Puyvalador	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Airports Near Tautavel

42 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Béziers Vias airport	BZR	Medium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza Airport	CCF	Medium Airport
Castres Mazamet Airport	DCM	Medium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport	PGF	Medium Airport
Aeròdrom de Viladamat	—	Small Airport
Aerodrom Tapioles	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de Ordis	—	Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield	—	Small Airport
Altiport du Col de la Marrano	—	Small Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la Calme	—	Small Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del Palm	—	Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Hippopotame	—	Small Airport
Altisurface du Clos de Legua	—	Small Airport
Ampuriabrava Airfield	—	Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield	—	Small Airport
Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield	—	Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield	—	Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield	—	Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield	—	Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield	—	Small Airport
Llupia Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface	—	Small Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield	—	Small Airport
Montescot Airfield	—	Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield	—	Small Airport
Nébias Airfield	—	Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield	—	Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield	—	Small Airport
Puivert Airfield	—	Small Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield	—	Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield	—	Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield	—	Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase	—	Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ste Léocadie Airfield	—	Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Tautavel

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tautavel

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle des Saintes Puelles
Église Saint-Génis

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 Tautavel

What is the population of Tautavel?

Tautavel has a population of 928 residents and is located in France. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

Is Tautavel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,239, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tautavel?

Tautavel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.

How is the job market in Tautavel?

The job market in Tautavel faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tautavel?

The median home value in Tautavel is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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