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Plougoumelen, France

Brittany · France

Plougoumelen is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,885. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,885 Population 239/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,296 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,296 median income, 7.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$143,600 home value, $718/mo rent

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About Plougoumelen

Plougoumelen

Plougoumelen is a commune in the Morbihan department and Brittany region of north-western France.

People

Population1,885
Density239/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,296
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$143,600
Rent$718
Housing Units754
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population1,885
Population Density239 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates47.6518°, -2.9180°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.4 inches (873 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,296

About Plougoumelen

Plougoumelen is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,885. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 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 34.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Plougoumelen is $28,296, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (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 113 business establishments.

Income: Plougoumelen vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,296
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plougoumelen is $143,600, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $718 (38% below the national average of $1,163). There are 754 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,600
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$718
38% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units754

Property Tax

Plougoumelen 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 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates47.6518°N, 2.9180°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

255 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 38 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 8 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 93 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 30 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 26 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 142 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 56 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 73 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 110 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 72 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 47 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 69 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 139 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 83 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 118 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 105 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 93 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 121 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 61 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 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 62°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in

Plougoumelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Plougoumelen

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Philippe Meirieu
École primaire publique Philippe Meirieu
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne
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Radio Stations near Plougoumelen

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Plougoumelen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de l'Hermine
Château de Suscinio
Château-Gaillard
Cromlech de Kergonan
Écomusée de Saint-Dégan
Expositions
hangar nº 2
hangar nº 3
hangar nº 4
La Cohue
La Criée
La maison d'Yves Nicolazic
La Maison du Cidre
La paludière du golfe
Le Moulin de Berno
Maison des Mégalithes
Maison du patrimoine
Marins & Capitaines
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Musée des Passions et des Ailes
Prehistory Museum of Carnac
Site des mégalithes de Locmariaquer

Libraries in Plougoumelen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque - ludothèque - grainothèque de l'île-aux-Moines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Société Polymathique0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Locmariaquer0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Tohannic0.0
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
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque communale0.0
Médiathèque de Beaupré-Tohannic0.0
Médiathèque de Brec'h0.0
Médiathèque de Kercado0.0
Médiathèque de Ménimur0.0
Médiathèque de Ploeren0.0
Médiathèque de Pluvigner0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque du Palais des Arts0.0
Médiathèque L'Ancre0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Locminé0.0
Médiathèque Terraqué - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Yvon Mauffret0.0
Médiathèque Zénaïde Fleuriot0.0
Salle Communale0.0
Salle du Gourail0.0

Farmers Markets in Plougoumelen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au marché de Botquelen
Centre-ville
Halles aux Poissons
Halles de Mangolérian
Halles des Lices
Kercado
La Trinité-sur-Mer weekly market
Les Halles
Les P'tits Fruits du Manéguen
Marché bio de Saint-Avé
Marché bio de Séné
Marché de Saint Pierre Quiberon
Ménimur
Place de la République

Gas Stations in Plougoumelen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total Plougoumelen

Breweries in Plougoumelen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Presqu'ile de Quiberon
Brasserie de Quiberon
Domani
La Croisette
Microbrasserie VOL 56

Stadiums & Teams in Plougoumelen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Plougoumelen

13 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
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall 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 Plougoumelen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Plougoumelen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plougoumelen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Becquerel
Chapelle Saint-Thuriau
Église Saint-Philibert

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 Plougoumelen

What is the population of Plougoumelen?

Plougoumelen has a population of 1,885 residents and is located in France. The population density is 239 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles.

Is Plougoumelen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,296, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,600 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $718 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 Plougoumelen?

Plougoumelen 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 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.

How is the job market in Plougoumelen?

The unemployment rate in Plougoumelen is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 113 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plougoumelen?

The median home value in Plougoumelen is $143,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $718.

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