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Argentan, France
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Argentan is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 18,230. Elevation: 548 ft (167 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
FHousing
AClimate
| Population | 18,230 |
| Population Density | 2,597 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.7444°, -0.0202° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Normandy |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,866 |
About Argentan
Argentan is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 18,230. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Argentan vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $20,866 |
| 72% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 18.6% |
| 417% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.0% |
| 94% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,094 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $98,000 |
| 65% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $490 |
| 58% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 7,292 |
Property Tax
Climate in Argentan
Argentan has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 746 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7444°N, 0.0202°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Argentan has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (1.8").
Schools in Argentan
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Prévert - Maupassant | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Victor Hugo | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame de La Place | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Mezeray-Gabriel | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Marcel Pagnol | - | - | - | - |
| Ensemble Scolaire Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Rostand | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Polyvalent Gabriel | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Frank-Monnet | - | - | - | - |
| École de Vallée d'Auge | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Frank-Monnet | - | - | - | - |
| École Vincent Muselli | - | - | - | - |
| Collège François Truffaut | - | - | - | - |
| École Fernand Léger | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général privé Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| École de production privée GM2A à Argentan | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Jean Rostand | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Anne Frank | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du lycée polyvalent Mezeray Gabriel | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel privé Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Argentan
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO TOU'CAEN | caen | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bazarnaom | eclectic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| France Bleu Normandie (Calvados - Orne) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Phénix | campus radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio 666 | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Pulse | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 🍒 La Radio sous la Cerise 🍒 | - | AAC 46 kbps | |
| Radio Troutrou | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Station B | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Albatros | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TSF 98 | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Argentan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donjon - Palais | ||||
| Maison des Dentelles | ||||
| Maison du Parc et du Géoparc Normandie-Maine | ||||
| Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel | ||||
| Mémorial de Montormel | ||||
| Mémorial des Civils dans la Guerre | ||||
| Musée André Lemaître | ||||
| Musée de la Préhistoire | ||||
| Musée du Camembert | ||||
| Musée du Camembert | ||||
| Musée Ferdinand Léger - André Mare |
Libraries in Argentan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Pays de Falaise | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Émile Zola | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François-Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Morteaux-Coulibœuf | 0.0 | |||||
| Méditahèque du Pays du Camembert | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Argentan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles | |||||
| Marché de Potigny | |||||
| Place Belle-Croix | |||||
| Saturday Market |
Hotels in Argentan
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Argentan
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Argentan
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Argentan
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Argentan
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Argentan
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Argentan
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Argentan
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Argentan
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Argentan
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Argentan
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Argentan
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caen Carpiquet airport | CFR | Medium Airport |
| Deauville Normandie airport | DOL | Medium Airport |
| Laval-Entrammes Airport | LVA | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Monhoudou | - | Small Airport |
| Alençon-Valframbert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Argentan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Assé le Riboul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berville sur Mer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champ-Romet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Commerveil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courcité Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'Aigle-Saint-Michel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Boissière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Rogerie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oisseau Neuville Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piacé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pierre Wadier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rouvres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Argentan
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Argentan | |
| Plate-Forme de Distribution du Courrier | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Argentan
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de l'abbaye Notre-Dame | |
| Chapelle Saint-Roch | |
| Église Évangélique | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Germain | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Michel | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Argentan?
Argentan has a population of 18,230 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,597 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.
Is Argentan expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,866, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $490 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Argentan?
Argentan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Argentan?
The job market in Argentan faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,094 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Argentan?
The median home value in Argentan is $98,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $490.