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Galgon, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Galgon is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,665. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,665 Population 590/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,289 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,289 median income, 12.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $614/mo rent

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About Galgon

Galgon

Galgon is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France.

People

Population2,665
Density590/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,289
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$614
Housing Units1,066
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population2,665
Population Density590 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates44.9914°, -0.2723°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$24,289

About Galgon

Galgon is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,665. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Galgon is $24,289, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 160 business establishments.

Income: Galgon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,289
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Galgon is $122,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $614 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,066 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,800
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$614
47% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,066

Property Tax

Galgon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 263 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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density590/sq mi
Coordinates44.9914°N, 0.2723°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 132 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 141 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 39 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 135 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 140 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 137 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 71 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 136 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 98 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 138 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 137 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 109 km
Jan 22, 2006 46 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.4 148 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 78 km
Apr 18, 2005 5 km WNW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.3 138 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 58 km
Jun 21, 2004 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France M3.3 116 km
Aug 29, 1995 France M3.3 129 km
Jan 13, 2001 51 km W of Les Mathes, France M3.3 139 km
May 7, 1993 2 km NE of Chermignac, France M3.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Galgon has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Galgon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle - - - -
École élémentaire R. Perret - - - -
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Radio Stations near Galgon

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Info - MP3 128 kbps
France Inter - UNKNOWN
Europe 1 aac, news AAC 128 kbps
RMC infos, news UNKNOWN
france info (lofi) info, lofi MP3 32 kbps
Ola Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Orient arabic music, islam MP3
Radio MDM - MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Gironde - MP3 128 kbps
Radio campus bordeaux blues, classique MP3 128 kbps
Airzen Radio - AAC
F. HITS AQUITAINE musique, pop AAC 96 kbps
RCF Bordeaux christian MP3 128 kbps
France inter - La musique Inter - UNKNOWN
Wit FM 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
ATLANTICA RADIO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Galgon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Abbaye de la Sauve-Majeure
Chapelle du Carmel
Ecomusée du Libournais
Grotte de Pair-Non-Pair
Maison de la Poterie
Moulin des Grandes-Vignes
Musée archéologique de Lignan-de-Bordeaux
Musée des métiers et traditions populaires
Musée do la Confrerie e du Vin
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée national de l'Assurance maladie
Musée souterrain de la poterie

Libraries in Galgon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Créon0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Maison Rurale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aïga0.0
Médiathèque de Branne0.0
Médiathèque de Camblanes-et-Meynac0.0
Médiathèque de Clérac0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Mariens0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Rivière - La Lettre0.0
Médiathèque La Cabane0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Druon0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Condorcet0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0

Farmers Markets in Galgon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruits et Légumes
Halles Justin Luquot - Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de Créon
Marché dominical
Place de la Commune de Paris
Place de la mairie
Place de la mairie
Place de la mairie

Cafes in Galgon

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Petite Cabane

Gas Stations in Galgon

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Super U
TotalEnergies

Breweries in Galgon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Rainon
Brasserie Saint-Léon
KM5
Paris-Niort

Stadiums & Teams in Galgon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Galgon

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Argentine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-Tourette-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-Grande-Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield-Small Airport
Arbis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bazas Cazats Airfield-Small Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield-Small Airport
Bouglon Airfield-Small Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains Airfield-Small Airport
Campin Airfield-Small Airport
Cestas Airfield-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Champ rose Airfield-Small Airport
Château Vénus Airfield-Small Airport
Corme Ecluse Airfield-Small Airport
Fauillet Airfield-Small Airport
Fourques Airfield-Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield-Small Airport
La Réole Floudes Airfield-Small Airport
Lamourache Nord Airfield-Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield-Small Airport
Lévignac de Guyenne Airfield-Small Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield-Small Airport
Marmande – Virazeil Airfield-Small Airport
MIROND'AILES Airfield-Small Airport
Pillac Airfield-Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Aignan Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Estèphe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean de Duras Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Julien Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Foy Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Hélène Airfield-Small Airport
Saintes Thénac Airfield-Small Airport
Thénac Airfield-Small Airport
ulm air estuaire Airfield-Small Airport
Villeton Airfield-Small Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Galgon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste de Galgon

Treatment Centers in Galgon

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Autour de l'enfant
Belle-Etoile
Château Rauzé - Adapt
Villa Romane - Le Club des Six

Churches & Religious Organizations in Galgon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Seurin
Église Saint-Seurin de Queynac

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 Galgon

What is the population of Galgon?

Galgon has a population of 2,665 residents and is located in France. The population density is 590 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

Is Galgon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,289, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $614 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Galgon?

Galgon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Galgon?

The job market in Galgon faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 160 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Galgon?

The median home value in Galgon is $122,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $614.

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