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Vernet-les-Bains, France

Occitanie · France

Vernet-les-Bains is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,493. Elevation: 2,110 ft (643 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,493 Population 231/sq mi density
2,110 ft Elevation 643 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,503 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,503 median income, 23.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$116,600 home value, $583/mo rent

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People

Population1,493
Density231/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,503
Unemployment23.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$116,600
Rent$583
Housing Units597
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Population1,493
Population Density231 / sq mi
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Coordinates42.5495°, 2.3869°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,503

About Vernet-les-Bains

Vernet-les-Bains is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,493. The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet (643 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vernet-les-Bains is $21,503, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.8% (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 90 business establishments.

Income: Vernet-les-Bains vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,503
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.8%
561% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vernet-les-Bains is $116,600, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $583 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 597 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,600
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$583
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units597

Property Tax

Vernet-les-Bains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates42.5495°N, 2.3869°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

527 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 33 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 118 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 37 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 28 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 44 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 31 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 53 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 34 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 134 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 123 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 31 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 85 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 128 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 131 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 137 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 49 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 70 km
Feb 15, 2008 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain M3.9 148 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 35 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 44 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Vernet-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Vernet-les-Bains

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée La Belle Verte
École maternelle
École primaire Léon Blum
École primaire Ludovic Massé
École primaire
École primaire
École élémentaire
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Vernet-les-Bains

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pyrénées FM MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (128k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels MP3 128 kbps
staronlineradio (ES) 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (320k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Olot (ES) olot MP3 192 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vernet-les-Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'interprétation du patrimoine La Verneda
Château-musée de Bélesta
Cultural Center Cal Marquès
Exposition Histoire du fer du Canigou
Hospici d’Illa
La Tour aux Parfums
Maison de la réserve naturelle de Nohèdes
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mémoire André Abet
Micro-musée de la Mine
Musée de l'agriculture catalane
Musée de la mine d'Escaro
Musée la Solanna
Musée médiéval
Museu Isaac Albeniz
Museum D'Histoire Naturelle

Libraries in Vernet-les-Bains

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Terra Baixa0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Paroissiale0.0
La Biblio0.0
Library Camprodon0.0
Mairie Ayguatebia-Talau0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alain Taurinya0.0
Médiathèque Espérance0.0
Médiathèque Georges Chambon0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Josep Sebastià Pons0.0

Farmers Markets in Vernet-les-Bains

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Producteurs Prades
Marché local

Hotels in Vernet-les-Bains

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Bauxells
Chambre D'Hôtes Les 2 Lions
Hôtel du Portugal
Hôtel Le Mas Fleuri
Princess
Résidence de Tourisme "Balcons du Canigou"
Village vacances VTF "Clair Canigou"

Cafes in Vernet-les-Bains

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Mine
Café del Canigó
Chez Jean-Louis

Castles in Vernet-les-Bains

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancien château de la Roca d'Anyer
Château d'Évol
Château de Nyer
Château de Thorrent

Zoos in Vernet-les-Bains

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parc animalier de Casteil

Gas Stations in Vernet-les-Bains

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Écomarché
FR #12492793134

Banks in Vernet-les-Bains

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire

Breweries in Vernet-les-Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Prats-de-Mollo Senyor Voltor
L'alzina
la brasserie au bord du lit
La brasserie de l'Ours

Stadiums & Teams in Vernet-les-Bains

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Ski Resorts Near Vernet-les-Bains

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Vallter 2000 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vernet-les-Bains

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Folgueroles AirfieldMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeròdrom de FoixàSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de LlabiáSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de ViladamatSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Camp de vol La PuiedaSmall Airport
Camp de Vol Prat de la Plana-MoiàSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo AvialSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vernet-les-Bains

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Agence Communale
Poste Annexe
Relais Poste
Relais Poste
Sahorre
Vernet Les Bains

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vernet-les-Bains

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye de Saint-Martin du Canigou
Chapelle de la Roque
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Pierre de la Roca
Église anglicane Saint-George
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Côme-et-Damien
Église Saint-Cyprien
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Félix
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Julien et Sainte-Baselisse
Église Saint-Marcel
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Sainte-Eulalie
Église Sainte-Marie
Notre-Dame du Paradis
Saint-Clément de la Serre
Saint-Martin-le-Vieux
Santa Creu de Torèn
Santa Cristina d'Aituà
Santa Eugènia de Soanyes

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Vernet-les-Bains

What is the population of Vernet-les-Bains?

Vernet-les-Bains has a population of 1,493 residents and is located in France. The population density is 231 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

Is Vernet-les-Bains expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,503, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $583 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 Vernet-les-Bains?

Vernet-les-Bains has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Vernet-les-Bains?

The job market in Vernet-les-Bains faces challenges, with unemployment at 23.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 90 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vernet-les-Bains?

The median home value in Vernet-les-Bains is $116,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $583.

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