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Ploemel, France

Brittany · France

Ploemel is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,340. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,340 Population 241/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,266 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,266 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $693/mo rent

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About Ploemel

Ploemel

Ploemel is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population2,340
Density241/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,266
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$138,600
Rent$693
Housing Units936
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population2,340
Population Density241 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates47.6517°, -3.0718°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,266

About Ploemel

Ploemel is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,340. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ploemel is $26,266, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 140 business establishments.

Income: Ploemel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,266
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ploemel is $138,600, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $693 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 936 total housing units in the city. 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,600
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$693
40% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units936

Property Tax

Ploemel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates47.6517°N, 3.0718°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

251 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 48 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 19 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 100 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 23 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 21 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 47 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 115 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 62 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 79 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 61 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 35 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 130 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 116 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 126 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 72 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 111 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 51 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 82 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 109 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Ploemel has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Ploemel

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie
École primaire publique du Groez-Ven
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Radio Stations near Ploemel

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Breizh Izel MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bro Gwened MP3 256 kbps
Radio BOA UNKNOWN

Museums in Ploemel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cromlech de Kergonan
Écomusée de Saint-Dégan
Ecomusée des Forges
Expositions
La Criée
La maison d'Yves Nicolazic
Maison de l'Ile Kerner
Maison des Mégalithes
Maison du patrimoine
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Musée des Passions et des Ailes
Musée des Thoniers
Prehistory Museum of Carnac
Site des mégalithes de Locmariaquer
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h

Libraries in Ploemel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque - ludothèque - grainothèque de l'île-aux-Moines0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Locmariaquer0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Espace du Tilleul0.0
La médiathèque0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Le Cosy0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Le Pré Carré0.0
Médiathèque "Germaine Tillion"0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque communale0.0
Médiathèque de Brec'h0.0
Médiathèque de Ploeren0.0
Médiathèque de Pluvigner0.0
Médiathèque Le Passe Temps0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Locminé0.0
Médiathèque Terraqué - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Yvon Mauffret0.0
Médiathèque Zénaïde Fleuriot0.0

Farmers Markets in Ploemel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Trinité-sur-Mer weekly market
Les Halles
Les P'tits Fruits du Manéguen
Marché Couvert
Marché de Saint Pierre Quiberon
Place de la République

Hotels in Ploemel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Golf de Saint-Laurent

Monuments in Ploemel

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix

Theme Parks in Ploemel

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le P'tit Délire
Pop Corn Labyrinthe

Train Stations in Ploemel

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belz - Ploemel

Shopping Malls in Ploemel

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Bocal - Ateliers & boutique

Golf Courses in Ploemel

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Bluegreen Saint-Laurent

Breweries in Ploemel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Estran - Grand Coeff
Brasserie de la Presqu'ile de Quiberon
Brasserie de Quiberon
Brasserie La Belle Joie
La Croisette
La Déferle
Yermat bier

Airports Near Ploemel

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Ploërmel Loyat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontivy AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport
Quiberon AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ploemel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ploemel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ploemel

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Locmaria
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance
Chapelle Saint-Aubin de Kervin-Brigitte
Chapelle Saint-Cado
Chapelle Saint-Guénolé
Chapelle Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-André

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 Ploemel

What is the population of Ploemel?

Ploemel has a population of 2,340 residents and is located in France. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

Is Ploemel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,266, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,600 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $693 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ploemel?

Ploemel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ploemel?

The job market in Ploemel faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 140 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ploemel?

The median home value in Ploemel is $138,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $693.

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