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AlZwya, Iraq

Salah ad Din · 🇮🇶 Iraq

AlZwya is a small city in Salah ad Din, Iraq with a population of 15,000. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
15,000 Population
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 15.5%
330% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population15,000
Median Age21.2 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$5,965
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty0.5%

Health

Obesity40.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.8%
Depression3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
AQI117 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.7%
Population15,000
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates35.2608°, 43.4067°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceSalah ad Din
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average96°F (36°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (256 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age21.2 years

Is AlZwya a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, AlZwya receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. AlZwya has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 15.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

AlZwya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 117.

AlZwya has a population of 15,000. The median age is 21.2 years, 46% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. 7.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 64.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

15,000
Total Population
21.2yrs
Median Age
46% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

AlZwya vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

AlZwya vs U.S. Average

The median household income in AlZwya is N/A. Per capita income is $5,965 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 15.5% (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 42, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: AlZwya vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$5,965

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.5%
330% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living42.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In AlZwya, 40.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 17.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). 48.1% have high blood pressure. 19.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 0.6% report binge drinking. 85.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 3.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes17.4%
High Blood Pressure48.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.8%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking0.6%
Physical Inactivity85.0%
Depression3.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate64.0%

Food & Exercise

AlZwya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 117 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 40% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 96°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average96°F (36°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.1 inches
73% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median117.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %40.1%

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates35.2608°N, 43.4067°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54% below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 81.7% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+80.0%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.7%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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