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Gamaches, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Gamaches is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 3,137. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,137 Population 638/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,002 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$20,002 median income, 22.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $551/mo rent

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About Gamaches

Gamaches

Gamaches is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

People

Population3,137
Density638/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,002
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty23.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$110,200
Rent$551
Housing Units1,255
Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population3,137
Population Density638 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates49.9862°, 1.5562°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,071 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$20,002

About Gamaches

Gamaches is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 3,137. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gamaches is $20,002, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 188 business establishments.

Income: Gamaches vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,002
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.2%
517% above France avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above France avg
Establishments (County)188

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gamaches is $110,200, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $551 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,255 total housing units in the city. 29.6% 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$110,200
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$551
53% below France avg
Rent Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,255

Property Tax

Climate in Gamaches

Gamaches has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F 2.2° / 7° 64.1
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.7° 53.7
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 4° / 10.9° 53.2
Apr 9.9°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.3° 49.6
May 13°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.3° 60.2
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.1° 63.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.4° 63.3
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.7° / 22.6° 80.0
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.7° 68.1
Oct 12°C / 54°F 8.6° / 15.3° 79.3
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 5.2° / 10.4° 81.9
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.4° 93.2
Gamaches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density638/sq mi
Coordinates49.9862°N, 1.5562°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 128 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 92 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 74 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 63 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 135 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 136 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 132 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 128 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 72 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 126 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 99 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 128 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 81 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 64 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 107 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 43 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 117 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 112 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 116 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Gamaches has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Gamaches

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Internationale de la Rose-Croix d'Or - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gamaches

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gamaches

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Baie de Somme et de l'Oiseau
Moulin à Vent de Saint-Maxent
Musée d'art local d'Oisemont
Musée des Traditions Vérrières
Musée du Verre
Musée du Vieux Tréport
Musée du Vimeu
Musée Louis-Philippe
Musée Picarvie
Porte de Nevers

Libraries in Gamaches

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Odette Cléré0.0
Espace Prévert0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire de Beaucamps le vieux0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire de Oisemont0.0
Médiathèque de Boismont0.0

Farmers Markets in Gamaches

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Marchande
Le Marché couvert

Gas Stations in Gamaches

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Total

Airports Near Gamaches

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield-Medium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Rouen Vallée de Seine AirportUROMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall Airport
Étrépagny Airfield-Small Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield-Small Airport
Flavacourt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Lammerville Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mont Dolé Airfield-Small Airport
Les Noyers Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lœuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Mouy Airfield-Small Airport
Pavilly Airfield-Small Airport
Poix de Picardie Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Cyr-la-Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Thibault Airfield-Small Airport
Val-de-Reuil Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gamaches

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gamaches

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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 Gamaches

What is the population of Gamaches?

Gamaches has a population of 3,137 residents and is located in France. The population density is 638 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Gamaches expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,002, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,200 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $551 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 Gamaches?

Gamaches has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gamaches?

The job market in Gamaches faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 188 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gamaches?

The median home value in Gamaches is $110,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $551.

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