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Plouigneau, France

Brittany · France

Plouigneau is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 4,311. Elevation: 531 ft (162 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,311 Population 172/sq mi density
531 ft Elevation 162 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,196 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,196 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$97,400 home value, $487/mo rent

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About Plouigneau

Plouigneau

Plouigneau is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. On 1 January 2019 the commune of Le Ponthou was merged into Plouigneau.

People

Population4,311
Density172/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,196
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,400
Rent$487
Housing Units1,724
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Population4,311
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Coordinates48.5673°, -3.7014°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$25,196

About Plouigneau

Plouigneau is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 4,311. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet (162 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Plouigneau is $25,196, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (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 259 business establishments.

Income: Plouigneau vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,196
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)259

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plouigneau is $97,400, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $487 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,724 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,400
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$487
58% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,724

Property Tax

Climate in Plouigneau

Plouigneau has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F 5.6° / 9.9° 86.6
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 5.4° / 10.2° 77.2
Mar 9.1°C / 48°F 6.5° / 11.7° 58.0
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 7.5° / 13.4° 68.1
May 12.8°C / 55°F 9.9° / 15.7° 59.1
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 12.3° / 18.1° 49.8
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.1° 46.8
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 14.6° / 20.7° 50.3
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 13.4° / 19.2° 53.1
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.3° 94.1
Nov 10.6°C / 51°F 8.4° / 12.8° 100.3
Dec 8.4°C / 47°F 6.3° / 10.6° 109.4
Plouigneau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates48.5673°N, 3.7014°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above France avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 117 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 137 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 90 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 92 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 70 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 114 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 102 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 74 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 147 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 107 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 59 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 107 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 121 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 71 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 80 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 53 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 82 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 75 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 147 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Plouigneau has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Plouigneau

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Sainte-Marie
Lycée Sainte-Marie
École primaire Publique de Lannelvoez
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Radio Stations near Plouigneau

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Plouigneau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CIAP Maison Pénanault
Cité des télécoms
Écomusée du Youdig
Ker Dreger
Le Musée du Loup
Les vieilles soupapes
Librairie-boutique de Barnenez
Maison dite à lanterne
Maison Reserve Naturelle Du Venec
Musée de la mine
Musée de Morlaix - Couvent des Jacobins
Musée des Pilahouerien et du recteur
Musée Maritime
Musée rural de Guimaëc
MX Arts Tour - Obsidian
Station LPO de l'Ile Grande

Libraries in Plouigneau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anjela Duval0.0
Bibliothèque « Les Ailes du Temps »0.0
Bibliothèque de la Boissière0.0
Bibliothèque de Plouezoc'h0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Morlaix0.0
Bibliothèque Marianne Le druillenec0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Le chemin du livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Chauvel0.0
Médiathèque de Plestin0.0
Médiathèque de Plougonven0.0
Médiathèque Imagine0.0
Médiathèque Les Ailes du Temps0.0
Porz Ruz0.0

Farmers Markets in Plouigneau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Centrales
La ferme du Troglo
Le Marché de Locquirec
Les plaisirs de la terre
Marché de Guerlesquin
Marché de Lannion
Marché de Plestin-les-Greves
Marché de Pleumeur-Bodou
Marché de Saint-Michel-en-Grève
Marché dominical de Lannion
Marché Place des Ïles
Place de la Liberté
Place Guével

Dentists in Plouigneau

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #8778770510

Veterinaries in Plouigneau

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire de Plouigneau
Ker-Vet

Gas Stations in Plouigneau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casino

Banks in Plouigneau

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Plouigneau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie An Alarc'h
Brasserie des 7 Iles
Brasserie Les Fous
Brasserie Popop
Brasstillerie KanArFoll

Airports Near Plouigneau

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Kerfot Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Plouigneau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PLOUIGNEAU

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plouigneau

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Eutrope
Église Saint-Ignace

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 Plouigneau

What is the population of Plouigneau?

Plouigneau has a population of 4,311 residents and is located in France. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles.

Is Plouigneau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,196, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,400 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $487 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Plouigneau?

Plouigneau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Plouigneau?

The job market in Plouigneau faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 259 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plouigneau?

The median home value in Plouigneau is $97,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $487.

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