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Argenton-sur-Creuse, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Argenton-sur-Creuse is a small city in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 5,335. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,335 Population 471/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,032 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,032 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$94,600 home value, $473/mo rent

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About Argenton-sur-Creuse

Argenton-sur-Creuse

Argenton-sur-Creuse is a commune in the Indre department in central France.

People

Population5,335
Density471/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,032
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$94,600
Rent$473
Housing Units2,134
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population5,335
Population Density471 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates46.5900°, 1.5198°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,032

About Argenton-sur-Creuse

Argenton-sur-Creuse is a small city in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 5,335. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Argenton-sur-Creuse is $22,032, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 320 business establishments.

Income: Argenton-sur-Creuse vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,032
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)320

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Argenton-sur-Creuse is $94,600, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $473 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,134 total housing units in the city. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,600
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$473
59% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,134

Property Tax

Argenton-sur-Creuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.3 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates46.5900°N, 1.5198°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

309 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 127 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 96 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 92 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 83 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 145 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 131 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 104 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 120 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 62 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 24 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 92 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 123 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 14 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 33 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 99 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 116 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 124 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 3 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 118 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Argenton-sur-Creuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Argenton-sur-Creuse

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Maternelle Paul Bert
École Élémentaire Paul Bert
Collège Rollinat
Lycée général Rollinat
Lycée professionnel Chateauneuf
SGT Lycée professionnel chateauneuf
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Rollinat
École Élémentaire George Sand
École Maternelle Le Clos du Verger
Groupe Scolaire Paul Bert
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Radio Stations near Argenton-sur-Creuse

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry MP3 128 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps
rjfm MP3 320 kbps
Masein80 MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dynamo AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Argenton-sur-Creuse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Carrasco
Espace Gutenberg
Espace Monet Rollinat
Hôtel Lépinat
Klepsydra
La Maison des Sorcière
Maison Atelier Léon Detroy
Maison de George Sand
Maison Départementale de la Mémoire Militaire
Maison du Village et du Sabotier
Musée Archéologique d'Argentomagus
Musée Bertrand
Musée de l’abbaye Notre-Dame de Déols
Musée de la Chemiserie
Musée de la Minéralogie
Musée de la Vallée de la Creuse
Musée du Facteur rural
Musée du Machinisme agricole
Musée Serge Delaveau
US Museum (1951-1967)

Libraries in Argenton-sur-Creuse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliohèque Athanase Bassinet0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l’Indre0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Cholet0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale Rollinat0.0
Bibliothèque Mis & Thiennot0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymonde Vincent0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvain Déglantine0.0
Complexe Victor Hugo0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Cluis0.0
Médiathèque Eugène Hubert0.0

Farmers Markets in Argenton-sur-Creuse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Cluis
Les Halles
Marché Couvert Argenton-sur-Creuse
Marché d'Orsennes

Hotels in Argenton-sur-Creuse

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Place
Hôtel Beauséjour
Hôtel Manoir de Boisvillers
Le Cheval Noir

Cafes in Argenton-sur-Creuse

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Agora
Le Café de Poche
Le Grain de Café

Cinemas in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eden Palace

Theatres in Argenton-sur-Creuse

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Avant-Scène
Théâtre de Plein Air

Clinics in Argenton-sur-Creuse

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de Santé Simone Veil
Rased

Veterinaries in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AniMaVet

Train Stations in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argenton-sur-Creuse

Gas Stations in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total Access

Banks in Argenton-sur-Creuse

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CCF
Crédit Agricole
Société Générale Tarneaud

Breweries in Argenton-sur-Creuse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Palisse
L'Atelier de la Bière
La Brasserie du Luma

Stadiums & Teams in Argenton-sur-Creuse

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Argenton-sur-Creuse

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Romorantin Pruniers AirbaseSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste d'Argenton-sur-Creuse

Churches & Religious Organizations in Argenton-sur-Creuse

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Bonne-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Benoît
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Sauveur

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 Argenton-sur-Creuse

What is the population of Argenton-sur-Creuse?

Argenton-sur-Creuse has a population of 5,335 residents and is located in France. The population density is 471 people per square mile, spread across 11.3 square miles.

Is Argenton-sur-Creuse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,032, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,600 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $473 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Argenton-sur-Creuse?

Argenton-sur-Creuse has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

How is the job market in Argenton-sur-Creuse?

The job market in Argenton-sur-Creuse faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 320 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Argenton-sur-Creuse?

The median home value in Argenton-sur-Creuse is $94,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $473.

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