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Preignan, France

Occitanie · France

Preignan is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,002. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,002 Population 36/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,974 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,974 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $573/mo rent

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About Preignan

Preignan

Preignan is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.

People

Population1,002
Density36/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,974
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$114,600
Rent$573
Housing Units401
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Population1,002
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Coordinates43.7126°, 0.6284°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (998 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,974

About Preignan

Preignan is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,002. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Preignan is $25,974, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (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 60 business establishments.

Income: Preignan vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,974
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Preignan is $114,600, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $573 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 401 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,600
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$573
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units401

Property Tax

Preignan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area28.0 sq mi (72.5 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates43.7126°N, 0.6284°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

871 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 109 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 91 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 129 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 104 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 101 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 90 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 106 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 97 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 87 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 97 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 107 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 135 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 97 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 71 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 135 km
Oct 3, 1996 2 km WNW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 93 km
Jun 20, 1992 10 km S of Hagetmau, France M4.1 99 km
Nov 2, 1990 4 km NNW of Ogeu-les-Bains, France M4.1 110 km
Jan 5, 2013 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 99 km
Sep 5, 2002 3 km NE of Arudy, France M4.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Preignan has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Preignan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique - - - -
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Radio Stations near Preignan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Broussaille (Lo-Fi AAC 128) adfree, broussaille AAC 128 kbps
Radio Broussaille adfree, broussaille AAC 320 kbps
Distorsion - MP3 140 kbps

Museums in Preignan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chai Laurence Museum
Conservatoire municipal d'Archéologie et d'Histoire
Maison de l'Ail
Memento
Musée Archéologique Eugène Camoreyt
Musée Cantonal
Musée d'Art Naïf, Marginal et Populaire
Musée d'Aubiet
Musée de l'École Publique
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation du Gers
Musée des Amériques
Musée des Amis de l'Archéologie et de l'Histoire
Musée des Anciens Combattants pour la Liberté
Musée des Beaux Arts
Musée du Miel
Musée du Trésor de la Cathédrale
Salle des Dioramas

Libraries in Preignan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Aubiet0.0
Bibliothèque de Barran0.0
Bibliothèque de Valence-sur-Baïse0.0
Bibliothèque et Archives Municipales de Fleurance0.0
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié0.0
Médiatheque0.0
Médiathèque Commune UT30.0
Médiathèque de Lectoure0.0
Médiathèque de Pavie0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Clar0.0
Médiathèque Départementale du Gers0.0
Médiathèque le Colisée0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Preignan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle André Daguin
Halle au Gras
Halle au Gras
Halle aux Herbes
Halle de Gimont
Halle de Saint-Clar
Halle Verdier
Place du Marcadet

Castles in Preignan

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Tournemire

Gas Stations in Preignan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Preignan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie d'Augusta

Airports Near Preignan

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toulouse-Blagnac AirportTLSLarge Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - Antichan-Medium Airport
Agen La Garenne airportAGFMedium Airport
Auch Gers Airfield-Medium Airport
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées AirportLDEMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aerodrome de Bois de la Pierre-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Castelsarrasin Moissac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Cazères - Palaminy-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Condom - Valence-sur-Baïse-Small Airport
Aérodrome de L'Isle-en-Dodon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - Lherm-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Sabonnères-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Tarbes Laloubère-Small Airport
Aérodrome Morin - Védrines-Small Airport
Altisurface d'Hautacam-Small Airport
Altisurface de Balesta Nature-Small Airport
Anères Airfield-Small Airport
Arrouède Airfield-Small Airport
Artigues Altisurface-Small Airport
Banadets Airfield-Small Airport
Bassoues Airfield-Small Airport
Berdoues Airfield-Small Airport
Biran Airfield-Small Airport
Boissay Ludovic Airfield-Small Airport
Bouglon Airfield-Small Airport
Bouloc Airfield-Small Airport
Bretagne d'Armagnac Airfield-Small Airport
Brugnens Airfield-Small Airport
Campin Airfield-Small Airport
Castelnau Magnoac Airfield-Small Airport
Caudecoste Airfield-Small Airport
Cézac Airfield-Small Airport
Chélan-Small Airport
Cier de Riviere Airfield-Small Airport
Cox Airfield-Small Airport
Dunes Airfield-Small Airport
En Lébé Airfield-Small Airport
Fabas Airfield-Small Airport
Fauillet Airfield-Small Airport
Fontrailles Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fromissard ULM-Small Airport
Fumel Montayral Airfield-Small Airport
Gaussan ULM-Small Airport
Gelard Airfield-Small Airport
Girosp Airfield-Small Airport
Gondrin Airfield-Small Airport
Goux Airfield-Small Airport
Idrac Respaillès Airfield-Small Airport
Jourdan Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Preignan

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Preignan

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Blaise
Chapelle Saint-Blaise d'Arcamont
Chapelle Saint-Martin
Chapelle Sainte-Catherine
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Roch

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 Preignan

What is the population of Preignan?

Preignan has a population of 1,002 residents and is located in France. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 28.0 square miles.

Is Preignan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,974, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Preignan?

Preignan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches.

How is the job market in Preignan?

The unemployment rate in Preignan is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Preignan?

The median home value in Preignan is $114,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $573.

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