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Sainte-Gemme, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Sainte-Gemme is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 956. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
956 Population 112/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,410 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,410 median income, 8.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, $608/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population956
Density112/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,410
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$121,600
Rent$608
Housing Units382
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population956
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates45.7710°, -0.8897°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$22,410

About Sainte-Gemme

Sainte-Gemme is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 956. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sainte-Gemme is $22,410, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (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 57 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Gemme vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,410
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Gemme is $121,600, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $608 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 382 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,600
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$608
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units382

Property Tax

Sainte-Gemme enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates45.7710°N, 0.8897°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

217 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 37 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 103 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 51 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 63 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 88 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 45 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 79 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 46 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 43 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 109 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 70 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 105 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 102 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 127 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 126 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 79 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 37 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 67 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 69 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Sainte-Gemme has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Sainte-Gemme

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Gemme

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Gemme

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Trizay
Corderie Royale
École de médecine navale - Musée
Écomusée L'huître et son environnement
L'Hermione, La Frégate de la liberté
La cabane des Claires
La Cité de l'Huître
La Halle aux Vivres
Le conservatoire du bégonia
Les Trésors de Lisette
Lingot d'Art 1876
Maison de Pierre Loti
Maison des Douanes
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Québec
Musée d'Archéologie Vieille Paroisse
Musée d'art et d'histoire - Hôtel Hèbre de Saint-Clément
Musée de l'Aéronautique Navale
Musée de l'histoire de Talmont
Musée de la miniature
Musée de la Pierre
Musée de Royan
Musée du Phare de Cordouan & des Phares et Balises
Musée du Vélo
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée National de la Marine
Musee Régional de Fouras
Museum of old shops

Libraries in Sainte-Gemme

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À livre ouvert0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Gabrielle et Jean Batista0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Médis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Laurent de la prée0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vaux-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Graffitis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Nicole Liot0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre Dumousseau0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Centre Paul Chenereau0.0
Médiathénac Edmond Maguier0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Échillais0.0
Médiathèque de Soubise0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque Émile Gaboriau0.0
Médiathèque Érik Orsenna0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Abri du Marin0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Georges de Didonne0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Gemme

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle aux Poissons
Halle de la Bouillerie
Halles
Halles
La Ferme des Quatre Ânes
La Ferme Santone
Les Halles
Marché
Marché central
marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Arvert
Marché de Saint-Savinien
Marché de Saujon
Marché du Parc
Vieilles halles

Castles in Sainte-Gemme

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Blénac

Zoos in Sainte-Gemme

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parc animalier et de loisirs de la Ferme de Magné

Breweries in Sainte-Gemme

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BOC 17
Brasserie des 3 Phares
Chez Georges

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Gemme

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Airports Near Sainte-Gemme

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Gemme

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Gemme

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 Sainte-Gemme

What is the population of Sainte-Gemme?

Sainte-Gemme has a population of 956 residents and is located in France. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.

Is Sainte-Gemme expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,410, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,600 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Gemme?

Sainte-Gemme enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

How is the job market in Sainte-Gemme?

The job market in Sainte-Gemme faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Gemme?

The median home value in Sainte-Gemme is $121,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $608.

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