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Flamanville, France

Normandy · France

Flamanville is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,722. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,722 Population 543/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,181 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,181 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, $529/mo rent

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About Flamanville

Flamanville

The Flamanville Nuclear Power Plant is located at Flamanville, Manche, France on the Cotentin Peninsula. The power plant houses three pressurized water reactors (PWRs). Units 1 and 2, rated at 1.33 GWe net each and based on a Westinghouse design, were ordered following the Messmer Plan and deliver full power since 1987. Unit 3 is an EPR unit with a nameplate capacity of 1.65 GWe which was connected to the grid in December 2024 and reached full power in December 2025. The power plant produced 18.9 TWh of energy in 2005, which amounted to 4% of the electricity production in France. In 2006 there were 671 workers regularly working at the plant. In 2023, 11,7 TWh was produced with 1400 regular workers.

People

Population1,722
Density543/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,181
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$105,800
Rent$529
Housing Units689
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population1,722
Population Density543 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates49.5327°, -1.8656°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (896 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,181

About Flamanville

Flamanville is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,722. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 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 35.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Flamanville is $24,181, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (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 103 business establishments.

Income: Flamanville vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,181
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Flamanville is $105,800, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $529 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 689 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,800
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$529
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units689

Property Tax

Climate in Flamanville

Flamanville has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.5°C), the coldest is Feb (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 785 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F 6.1° / 9.5° 87.6
Feb 7.5°C / 46°F 5.7° / 9.3° 67.3
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 6.6° / 10.6° 55.8
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 7.8° / 12.5° 44.7
May 12.4°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.8° 43.8
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 12.4° / 17.4° 43.9
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 14.4° / 19.3° 41.7
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 15.2° / 19.9° 51.6
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 14.3° / 18.6° 52.7
Oct 14°C / 57°F 12.1° / 16° 92.1
Nov 11°C / 52°F 9.2° / 12.7° 97.2
Dec 8.8°C / 48°F 7.1° / 10.6° 106.6
Flamanville 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 272 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates49.5327°N, 1.8656°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 45 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 103 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 58 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 104 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 114 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 131 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 71 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 116 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 147 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 126 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 109 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 121 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 96 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 140 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 51 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 87 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 104 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 75 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 70 km
May 30, 2001 3 km SW of Quintin, France M3.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in

Flamanville has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Flamanville

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe scolaire primaire de Flamanville
Collège Lucien Goubert
Groupe Scolaire Alphonse Sarchet
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Radio Stations near Flamanville

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 AAC 128 kbps
Hot Radio (GB) 00s, 2000s MP3 160 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps
Riduna-radio.com (GG) country, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Flamanville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Cité de la Mer
Ludiver
Maison Jacques-Prévert
Maison Natale de Jean-François Millet
Manoir du Tourp
Musée des Mines et des Carrières
Musée Thomas Henry

Libraries in Flamanville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Martinvast0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Joseph Thiebot0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
L'Îlot Victor Hugo0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque Cotentine0.0
Médiathèque Cotis-Capel0.0
Médiathèque d’Acqueville0.0
Médiathèque de Flottemanville-Hague0.0
Médiathèque de Jobourg0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Croix-Hague0.0
Médiathèque de Vauville0.0
Médiathèque du Bord de Mer0.0
Médiathèque Henry Gréville0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque La Bulle0.0
Médiathèque Les Treize-Vents0.0

Farmers Markets in Flamanville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comptoir des halles
Place Sainte-Anne

Hotels in Flamanville

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Bel Air
Hôtel de la Falaise
Le Cap Marine
Le Douet

Castles in Flamanville

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Flamanville
Château de Flamanville
Manoir de Métot
Tour

Gas Stations in Flamanville

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Flamanville

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Flamanville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les Travailleurs de l'Amer

Stadiums & Teams in Flamanville

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Flamanville

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Guernsey AirportGCIMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de VauvilleSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Portbail AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Flamanville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Flamanville

Churches & Religious Organizations in Flamanville

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Flamanville

What is the population of Flamanville?

Flamanville has a population of 1,722 residents and is located in France. The population density is 543 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

Is Flamanville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,181, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $105,800 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $529 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Flamanville?

Flamanville 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 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

How is the job market in Flamanville?

The job market in Flamanville faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Flamanville?

The median home value in Flamanville is $105,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $529.

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