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Akçadağ, Turkey

Malatya · 🇹🇷 Turkey

Akçadağ is a small city in Malatya, Turkey with a population of 14,788. Elevation: 3,501 ft (1,067 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
14,788 Population 34/sq mi density
3,501 ft Elevation 1,067 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
19.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 44.6%
32% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
137% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population14,788
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$13,375
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.5%

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking31.1%
Depression2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation3,501 ft (1,067 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.0%
Population14,788
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation3,501 ft (1,067 m)
Coordinates38.3390°, 37.9702°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMalatya
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation19.3 inches (490 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.7 inches (17 cm)
Median Age32.2 years

Is Akçadağ a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Akçadağ receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Akçadağ stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Akçadağ experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Akçadağ has a population of 14,788 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 431.7 square miles. The median age is 32.2 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. 15.5% of residents have a disability. 77.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

14,788
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
32.2yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
431.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Akçadağ vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Akçadağ vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Akçadağ is N/A. Per capita income is $13,375 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 31.5, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Akçadağ vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$13,375

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
137% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living31.50 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Akçadağ, 33.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.6% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). 32.8% have high blood pressure. 31.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 2.2% report binge drinking. 81.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 2.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Akçadağ vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes13.6%
High Blood Pressure32.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking31.1%
122% above US avg
Binge Drinking2.2%
Physical Inactivity81.3%
Depression2.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.0%

Food & Exercise

Akçadağ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,501 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.3 inches
49% below US avg
Snowfall6.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.5%

Geography

Elevation3,501 ft (1,067 m)
Area431.7 sq mi (1,118.0 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates38.3390°N, 37.9702°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Akçadağ has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F — from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.1").

44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 86.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.6%
32% above US avg
High School+95.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density34/sq mi
Total Area431.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Akçadağ

What is the population of Akçadağ?

Akçadağ has a population of 14,788 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 431.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

Is Akçadağ expensive to live in?

Akçadağ is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 31.5 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Akçadağ?

Akçadağ has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 17.

How is the job market in Akçadağ?

The job market in Akçadağ faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Akçadağ?

44.6% of adults in Akçadağ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Akçadağ?

The obesity rate in Akçadağ is 33.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 31.1% of adults are smokers. 81.3% are physically inactive. 2.6% of residents report depression.

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