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Picauville, France

Normandy · France

Picauville is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 2,023. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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B Good
2,023 Population 296/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,745 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$22,745 median income, 8.5% unemployment
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Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, $529/mo rent

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About Picauville

Picauville

Picauville is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, the former communes of Amfreville, Cretteville, Gourbesville, Houtteville and Vindefontaine were merged into Picauville. On 1 January 2017, the former commune of Les Moitiers-en-Bauptois was merged into Picauville. The inhabitants are called Picauvillais. Picauville also has a 17th-century castle, classified as a historical landmark by the French government, called the Isle-Marie Castle. Parts of the structure date to the 11th century.

People

Population2,023
Density296/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,745
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$105,800
Rent$529
Housing Units809
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population2,023
Population Density296 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates49.3781°, -1.4005°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$22,745

About Picauville

Picauville is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 2,023. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Picauville is $22,745, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 121 business establishments.

Income: Picauville vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,745
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)121

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Picauville 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 809 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

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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 Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units809

Property Tax

Climate in Picauville

Picauville has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.1° 100.0
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.4° 71.5
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.2° 62.4
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.4° 65.5
May 12°C / 54°F 8.7° / 15.2° 59.8
Jun 14.5°C / 58°F 11° / 18° 50.0
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20° 50.9
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 13.4° / 20.2° 57.3
Sep 15°C / 59°F 11.9° / 18.2° 70.3
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 9.5° / 15° 113.2
Nov 9°C / 48°F 6.7° / 11.3° 115.2
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 4.5° / 8.8° 126.2
Picauville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates49.3781°N, 1.4005°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 142 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 53 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 70 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 78 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 95 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 97 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 84 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 143 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 93 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 105 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 66 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 72 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 98 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 130 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 89 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 102 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 56 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 38 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Picauville has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Picauville

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Le vieux Figuier
École Primaire les Blancs Marais
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Radio Stations near Picauville

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 AAC 128 kbps
Tendance Ouest MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Picauville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batterie d'Azeville
Batterie de Crisbecq
Batterie de Crisbecq
D-Day Experience
Dead Man's Corner Museum
Ferme-musée du Cotentin
Halle à bateaux : salle d'expositions
La Maison de L'Ange
Maison de l'Histoire de l'École dans la Manche
Maison de la Brique
Maison des Marais
Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Musée Connaissance du Cotentin
Musée du cidre
Musée du débarquement Utah Beach
Musée Maritime de l'Île Tatihou
Musée Paul-José Gosselin
Normandy Victory Museum

Libraries in Picauville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Brix0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand0.0
Bibliothèque de Mesnil au Val0.0
Bibliothèque de Périers0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Joseph0.0
Bibliothèque de Saussemesnil0.0
Bibliothèque de Tamerville0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Créances0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sottevast0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Joseph Thiebot0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Médiathèque de Marchésieux0.0
Médiathèque Louise Read0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Picauville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux Bestiaux
Marché d'été de La Haye
Marché d'hiver de La Haye
Marché de Lessay
Marché de Périers
Marché de Pirou
Marché de Raids
Marché de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
Marché estival de La Haye
Place Sainte-Anne

Castles in Picauville

6 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Amfreville
Château de Bernaville
Château de Crosley
Château de Franquetot
Château de la Chevalerie
Château de Plain-Marais

Gas Stations in Picauville

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact
Esso

Breweries in Picauville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Renarde qui Brasse
The Local Beer

Airports Near Picauville

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de VauvilleSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosles AirfieldSmall Airport
Omaha Beach AirfieldSmall Airport
Portbail AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Picauville

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Picauville
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Picauville

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Fátima
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame de la Salette
Église Saint-Candide
Église Saint-Ermeland
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Sébastien
Église Saint-Vincent

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 Picauville

What is the population of Picauville?

Picauville has a population of 2,023 residents and is located in France. The population density is 296 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Picauville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,745, 70% 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 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Picauville?

Picauville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Picauville?

The job market in Picauville faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 121 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Picauville?

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

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