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Anchonga, Peru

Huancavelica · 🇵🇪 Peru

Anchonga is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 280. Elevation: 12,841 ft (3,914 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
280 Population
12,841 ft Elevation 3,914 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 32.1%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.3%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

People

Population280
Median Age31.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,888
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.1%

Health

Obesity27.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking10.0%
Depression0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation12,841 ft (3,914 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband79.5%
Population280
Elevation12,841 ft (3,914 m)
Coordinates-12.9131°, -74.6914°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)
Median Age31.0 years

Is Anchonga a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Anchonga receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Anchonga offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Anchonga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. With 362 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches, including 35.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Anchonga has a population of 280. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. 14.7% of residents have a disability. 68.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

280
Total Population
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Anchonga vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Anchonga vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Anchonga is N/A. Per capita income is $7,888 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 47.5, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Anchonga vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living47.50 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Anchonga, 27.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 20.7% have high blood pressure. 10.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 6.8% report binge drinking. 84.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 0.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.3%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure20.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.0%
29% below US avg
Binge Drinking6.8%
Physical Inactivity84.7%
Depression0.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate68.0%

Food & Exercise

Anchonga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 12,841 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall64.6 inches
70% above US avg
Snowfall35.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.0%

Geography

Elevation12,841 ft (3,914 m)
Coordinates-12.9131°N, 74.6914°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 41°F (5°C)
5.4"
Feb 48°F (9°C)
6.0"
Mar 48°F (9°C)
5.7"
Apr 47°F (9°C)
2.5"
May 46°F (8°C)
1.1"
Jun 45°F (7°C)
0.4"
Jul 41°F (5°C)
0.6"
Aug 45°F (7°C)
0.9"
Sep 47°F (8°C)
1.8"
Oct 48°F (9°C)
2.2"
Nov 49°F (9°C)
2.6"
Dec 48°F (9°C)
4.1"

The warmest month is November at 49°F, while the coldest is January at 41°F — a seasonal swing of 8°F. February sees the most rain (6.0"), while June is the driest (0.4").

32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 79.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
5% below US avg
High School+90.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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