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Carhaix-Plouguer, France

Brittany · France

Carhaix-Plouguer is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 8,270. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,270 Population 830/sq mi density
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,874 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,874 median income, 13.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,270
Density830/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,874
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Housing Units3,308
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Population8,270
Population Density830 / sq mi
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates48.2759°, -3.5733°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$22,874

About Carhaix-Plouguer

Carhaix-Plouguer is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 8,270. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Carhaix-Plouguer is $22,874, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 496 business establishments.

Income: Carhaix-Plouguer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,874
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)496

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Carhaix-Plouguer is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,308 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,308

Property Tax

Carhaix-Plouguer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Population Density830/sq mi
Coordinates48.2759°N, 3.5733°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above France avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 120 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 85 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 148 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 56 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 59 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 37 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 129 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 98 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 114 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 45 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 74 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 66 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 118 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 92 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 51 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 50 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 131 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 72 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 57 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in

Carhaix-Plouguer has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Carhaix-Plouguer

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée polyvalent Paul Sérusier — — — —
École Kerven — — — —
Institut médico-éducatif de Kerampuilh — — — —
École Maternelle Huella — — — —
École primaire privée Enfant-Jésus — — — —
Collège et lycée Saint-Trémeur — — — —
Skol Diwan Karaez — — — —
Collège Beg Avel — — — —
Lise Diwan Karaez — — — —
École élémentaire publique Persivien — — — —
École du Boulevard de la République — — — —
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Radio Stations near Carhaix-Plouguer

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
Radio BOA — UNKNOWN
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Carhaix-Plouguer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de Découverte de la Forêt et du Bocage
Écomusée des Automates
Gare de Guiscriff
Le Musée du Loup
Maison du patrimoine
Musée de l'abeille vivante et Cité des fourmis
Musée de la mine
Musée des arts africains
Musée des Peintres
Musée Sérusier

Libraries in Carhaix-Plouguer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque du Finistère,Antenne du Pays Centre-Ouest-Bretagne0.0
Bibliothèque Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel Jef Le Penven0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Gourin0.0
Médiathèque de la Trinité-Langonnet0.0
Médiathèque de Langonnet0.0
Médiathèque de Plougonven0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hernin0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Plouray0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque du Croisty0.0

Farmers Markets in Carhaix-Plouguer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Bio de Restalgon
Marché de Guerlesquin
marché de Plouray

Hotels in Carhaix-Plouguer

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Noz-Vad

Cinemas in Carhaix-Plouguer

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Grand Bleu

Theatres in Carhaix-Plouguer

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espace Glenmor

Monuments in Carhaix-Plouguer

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Locomotive Mallet

Castles in Carhaix-Plouguer

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Kerampuilh

Veterinaries in Carhaix-Plouguer

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Philippe et associés
Groupe vétérinaire de l'Argoat

Train Stations in Carhaix-Plouguer

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carhaix

Bus Stations in Carhaix-Plouguer

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #239323117

Gas Stations in Carhaix-Plouguer

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Station Service E. Leclerc

Banks in Carhaix-Plouguer

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
meilleurtaux.com

Golf Courses in Carhaix-Plouguer

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carhaix-Golf

Breweries in Carhaix-Plouguer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Coreff
Brasserie Les Fous

Airports Near Carhaix-Plouguer

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield—Small Airport
Kerfot Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield—Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Carhaix-Plouguer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carhaix-Plouguer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carhaix-Plouguer

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Trémeur

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 Carhaix-Plouguer

What is the population of Carhaix-Plouguer?

Carhaix-Plouguer has a population of 8,270 residents and is located in France. The population density is 830 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.

Is Carhaix-Plouguer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,874, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Carhaix-Plouguer?

Carhaix-Plouguer has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Carhaix-Plouguer?

The job market in Carhaix-Plouguer faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 496 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Carhaix-Plouguer?

The median home value in Carhaix-Plouguer is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563.

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