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Ventenac-en-Minervois, France

Occitanie · France

Ventenac-en-Minervois is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 525. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
525 Population 158/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,041 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,041 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $601/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population525
Density158/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,041
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$120,200
Rent$601
Housing Units210
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population525
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates43.2489°, 2.8593°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (585 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,041

About Ventenac-en-Minervois

Ventenac-en-Minervois is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 525. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ventenac-en-Minervois is $24,041, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Ventenac-en-Minervois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,041
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ventenac-en-Minervois is $120,200, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $601 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 210 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 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,200
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$601
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units210

Property Tax

Ventenac-en-Minervois enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates43.2489°N, 2.8593°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
39% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

394 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 23, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 54 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 50 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 110 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 130 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 117 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 133 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 120 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 117 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 52 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 132 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 50 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 37 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 77 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 49 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 47 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 48 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 8 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 105 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 98 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Ventenac-en-Minervois has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Ventenac-en-Minervois

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire — — — —
École primaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ventenac-en-Minervois

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ventenac-en-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Lagrasse
Amphoralis
Horreum Romain
La Maison de l'Abeille
Maison de la Narbonnaise
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée archéologique
Musée de Peyriac de Mer
Musée de Préhistoire Régionale
Musée de Sigean
Musée Départemental du Textile
Musée du Sel
Musée du téléphone
Musée Français de la Spéléologie
Narbo Via
Parcours d'art et collections archéologiques
SPI-K-TRI

Libraries in Ventenac-en-Minervois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque départementale site de Narbonne0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque mincipale Joseph Euzet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sallèles-d'Aude0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Azillanet0.0
Médiathèque de Bizanet0.0
Médiathèque de Gruissan0.0
Médiathèque de Narbonne0.0
Médiathèque George Frèche0.0
Médiathèque Georges Duret0.0
Médiathèque Léon Cordes0.0
Médiathèque Louis Molveau0.0
Médiathèque Milcom0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Cochereau0.0

Farmers Markets in Ventenac-en-Minervois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Carotte Joyeuse
La Promenade
Les Halles
Marché couvert
Marché de Gruissan
Marché public
Marché Vendredi matin
Place de la Halle
Place de la République

Cafes in Ventenac-en-Minervois

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La cave â Lo - Café du Port

Castles in Ventenac-en-Minervois

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Paraza
Château de Ventenac en Minervois

Breweries in Ventenac-en-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Lagrasse
Elixir de Fred

Stadiums & Teams in Ventenac-en-Minervois

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ventenac-en-Minervois

1 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 — — —

Airports Near Ventenac-en-Minervois

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Air Galamus Airfield—Small Airport
Albi Castelvert Airfield—Small Airport
Altiport du Col de la Marrano—Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield—Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield—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
Mas Nouguier Airfield—Small Airport
Millau-Larzac 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
Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield—Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield—Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase—Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield—Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield—Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield—Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield—Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux—Small Airport

Post Offices in Ventenac-en-Minervois

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Paraza
Ventenac-en-Minervois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ventenac-en-Minervois

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

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 Ventenac-en-Minervois

What is the population of Ventenac-en-Minervois?

Ventenac-en-Minervois has a population of 525 residents and is located in France. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Ventenac-en-Minervois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,041, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,200 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $601 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ventenac-en-Minervois?

Ventenac-en-Minervois enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ventenac-en-Minervois?

The job market in Ventenac-en-Minervois faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ventenac-en-Minervois?

The median home value in Ventenac-en-Minervois is $120,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $601.

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