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Argol, France

Brittany · France

Argol is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 842. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
842 Population 121/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,015 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,015 median income, 11.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $628/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population842
Density121/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,015
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,600
Rent$628
Housing Units337
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population842
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates48.2456°, -4.3162°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,076 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,015

About Argol

Argol is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 842. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Argol is $23,015, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (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 51 business establishments.

Income: Argol vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,015
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Argol is $125,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 337 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 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units337

Property Tax

Climate in Argol

Argol has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.6° 140.4
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 4.2° / 10° 117.6
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 5.3° / 11.9° 82.5
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.9° 91.3
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.9° / 16.8° 74.4
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.4° / 19.1° 64.4
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.1° / 20.8° 71.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 13.2° / 20.9° 75.1
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.4° 78.3
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.6° / 16° 130.8
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 7° / 12.5° 146.6
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 5° / 10.3° 152.0
Argol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates48.2456°N, 4.3162°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
11% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 127 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 94 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 99 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 68 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 92 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 123 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 54 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 18 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 86 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 123 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 5 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 66 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 108 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 42 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 80 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 146 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 103 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 133 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 115 km
Apr 24, 2001 6 km ESE of Plouay, France M3.3 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Argol has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Argol

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire du Bourg
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Radio Stations near Argol

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Neptune classical, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence Mutine electro, emission MP3
Radio U MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Argol

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
70.8
70.8
Boat Museum
Boat Museum
Espace du Sapeur-Pompier
Fonds Hélène & Édouard Leclerc pour la Culture
Fort Montbarey
La Briqueterie
Maison de la photographie
Maison de la rivière - Écomusée
Maison des Minéraux
Maison du Marquisat
Maison du patrimoine de La Roche-Maurice
Maison-phare du Millier
Musée Breizh Odyssée
Musée de l'Ecole Rurale en Bretagne
Musée de l'Enclos
Musée de l’abbaye de Landévennec
Musée de La Forge
Musée de la fraise
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des vieux métiers
Musée du Chemin de fer du Menez
Musée du Patrimoine
Musée Municipal
Musée national de la Marine
Musée Ti Gwechall
Museum-boats
Ossuaire Saint-Cadou
Tour Tanguy

Libraries in Argol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au Plaisir de Lire0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Ploéven0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Cornouaille0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque LECTURE ET LOISIRS0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Mat Da Lenn0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'INSPÉ de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Lettres et Sciences Humaines0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire du Bouguen0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Pôle Santé0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de documentation de l'institut de Géoarchitecture0.0
La Biblio0.0
La Maison du Cadran -Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Les Mille Feuilles0.0
Librairie Celtique0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "An Ti Korn"0.0
Médiathèque Alain Gérard0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Bellevue0.0
Médiathèque de la Cavale Blanche0.0
Médiathèque de Lambézellec0.0
Médiathèque de Poullan-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marc0.0
Médiathèque des Quatre-Moulins0.0
Médiathèque Eugénie Le Bail0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand-Les Capucins0.0
Médiathèque Georges Perros0.0
Médiathèque Janvec0.0
Médiathéque Jeanne Nabert0.0
Médiathèque Jo Fourn - Europe0.0
Médiathèque L'Awena0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque Lucien-Cevaër0.0
Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin0.0
Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin0.0
Médiathèque Neptune0.0
Médiathèque Per Jakez Helias0.0
Médiathèque René Quillivic0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Martin0.0
Médiathèque Youenn Gwernig0.0

Farmers Markets in Argol

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Criée de Douarnenez - CCIMBO
Halle
Halles de Kerinou
Halles de la Gare
Halles Saint-Louis
Halles Saint-Martin
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché Amiral Linois
Marché biologique de Kerfeunteun
Marché d'Audierne
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Daoulas
Marché de Douarnenez
Marché de Guilers
Marché de l'Europe
Marché de la Providence
Marché de Lambézellec
Marché de Saint-Marc
Marché de Saint-Pierre
Marché de Tréboul
Marché du Pilier Rouge
Marché du Samedi
Marché Hebdomaire de Guengat
Marché Saint-Louis
Marché Saint-Martin
Marché Sanquer
Marché tous les jeudis
Place Polygone

Cafes in Argol

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Taxi La Terrasse

Breweries in Argol

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Ar Vu Vihan
Brasserie de Trévarn
Brasserie du Baril
Brasserie du Bout du Monde
Brasserie du Merlin
Brasserie Sklent
En Bières inconnues
En bières inconnues
Plijadur

Stadiums & Teams in Argol

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Argol

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Ouessant AirportOUISmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Argol

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Argol

Treatment Centers in Argol

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet masseurs-kinésithérapeuthes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Argol

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Folgoat
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

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 Argol

What is the population of Argol?

Argol has a population of 842 residents and is located in France. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.

Is Argol expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,015, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Argol?

Argol has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in Argol?

The job market in Argol faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Argol?

The median home value in Argol is $125,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628.

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