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Vicdessos, France

Occitanie · France

Vicdessos is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 548. Elevation: 2,339 ft (713 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
548 Population 32/sq mi density
2,339 ft Elevation 713 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,913 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,913 median income, 17.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $430/mo rent

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People

Population548
Density32/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,913
Unemployment17.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$86,000
Rent$430
Housing Units219
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Population548
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Coordinates42.7699°, 1.4981°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,269 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.3 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$21,913

About Vicdessos

Vicdessos is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 548. The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet (713 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vicdessos is $21,913, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.8% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Vicdessos vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,913
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.8%
394% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vicdessos is $86,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $430 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 219 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,000
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$430
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units219

Property Tax

Vicdessos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below France avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates42.7699°N, 1.4981°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above France avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

800 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 137 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 148 km
Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 85 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 89 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 50 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 82 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 95 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 75 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 79 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 137 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 114 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 103 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 116 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 147 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 82 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km N of Soumoulou, France M4.1 149 km
Oct 16, 1990 4 km SSE of Ossun, France M4.1 130 km
May 3, 2008 6 km ESE of Campan, France M4.1 104 km
Apr 29, 2014 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.1 125 km
Jan 5, 2013 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
March 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
May 44°F (6°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 5.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.4 in

Vicdessos has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Vicdessos

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège du Montcalm
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Radio Stations near Vicdessos

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pyrénées FM MP3 192 kbps
CAMP Radio ambient, avantgarde OGG
Radio Transparence MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vicdessos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Foix
Château des Comtes de Foix
Ecomuseu Casa Sintet
Iron Museum
L'école 1900
Le vieux Moulin
Les âges de la vie
Maison du Patrimoine
Mina de Llorts
Musée des métiers
Musée du fer
Musée Pyrénéen
Museo Nacional de la Automòbil
Museu Casa d'Areny-Plandolit
Museu Casa Rull
Museu d'Art Sacre
Museu de la Moto
Museu Etnogràfic Casa Cristo
Museu Postal
Rêve et magie du rail
Serradora d'Àreu

Libraries in Vicdessos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunal Antoni Morell0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque departementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque LAD0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Café Littéraire Les 3 Chaises0.0
Espace François Mitterrand0.0
La mauvaise Foix0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Foix0.0
Médiathèque de Massat0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière0.0

Farmers Markets in Vicdessos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Champs de Mars : marché le jeudi
Halle aux Grains
Halle Saint-Volusien
Marché de Brassac
Place du 19 Mars 1962
Place Félix Garrigou
Place Saint-Michel

Gas Stations in Vicdessos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spar

Breweries in Vicdessos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'éphémère
Brasserie des Trois Seigneurs
Cervesa Alpha

Stadiums & Teams in Vicdessos

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vicdessos

25 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
Guzet 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Freeride Guzet 0.0 $0
Goulier 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Tavascan 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Ordino-Arcalís 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Port del Comte 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Espot Esquí 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Boí-Taüll 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Port Ainé 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vicdessos

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - AntichanMedium Airport
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLEUMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Bois de la PierreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Cazères - PalaminySmall Airport
Aérodrome de L'Isle-en-DodonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - LhermSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de SabonnèresSmall Airport
Ager AltiportSmall Airport
Altiport d'UstouSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface d'AleuSmall Airport
Altisurface de Balesta NatureSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface de la Plagne-BouirexSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Altisurface UlsSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo AvialSmall Airport
Ercé AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperce fieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
Girosp AirfieldSmall Airport
Jourdan AirfieldSmall Airport
La Boulouze AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fousseret Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Marmouzet AirfieldSmall Airport
Molas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vicdessos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vicdessos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vicdessos

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Laramade d'en bas
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas
Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Baudille
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Orens

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 Vicdessos

What is the population of Vicdessos?

Vicdessos has a population of 548 residents and is located in France. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles.

Is Vicdessos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,913, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $430 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vicdessos?

Vicdessos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches, with 21.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vicdessos?

The job market in Vicdessos faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vicdessos?

The median home value in Vicdessos is $86,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $430.

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