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Araioses, Brazil

Maranhão · 🇧🇷 Brazil

Araioses is a mid-size city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 39,052. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
39,052 Population
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
59.5 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$778 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$778 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$250/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K (95% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $778
99% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 19/100K
95% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.2%
19% lower than US avg
Median Rent $250
79% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.1%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
66% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

People

Population39,052
Median Age34.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$778
Per Capita$10,378
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty3.8%

Housing

F
Home ValueN/A
Rent$250
OwnershipN/A

Crime

C
Violent19/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder19.3/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking10.1%
Depression10.6%
Heart Disease14.5%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
AQI56 (Moderate)
Rain59.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband84.2%
Population39,052
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-2.8900°, -41.9031°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation59.5 inches (1,511 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$778
Median Age34.3 years

Is Araioses a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Araioses is $778, 99% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $250 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Araioses is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380.

Education

27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Araioses has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F. Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 347 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.

Araioses has a population of 39,052. The median age is 34.3 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. 17.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

39,052
Total Population
34.3yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Araioses vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Araioses vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Araioses is $778, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,378 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 46.2, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Araioses vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$778
99% below US avg
Per Capita Income$10,378

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
66% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living46.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $250 (79% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$250
79% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied27.9%

Property Tax

In Araioses, 28.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 14.5% of residents, above the national average. 45.0% have high blood pressure. 10.1% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 9.4% report binge drinking. 83.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 10.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 10.8% experience frequent mental distress.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.1%
12% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease14.5%
High Blood Pressure45.0%
COPD19.8%
Kidney Disease32.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.1%
28% below US avg
Binge Drinking9.4%
Physical Inactivity83.6%
Depression10.6%
Mental Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%
Premature Death145/100K

Food & Exercise

Araioses has a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents, 95% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 19.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Overall, Araioses receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Araioses vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent19.3/100K
95% below US avg
Murder19.3/100K
206% above US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
Araioses has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 59.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56. 81% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.5 inches
57% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median56.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %81.0%

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-2.8900°N, 41.9031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
County FIPS2100907

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest
December 83°F (28°C) 1.4 in

Araioses has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F — from 80°F in January to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.1") and August the driest (0.1").

27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 84.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
19% below US avg
High School+90.0%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.2%

Safety & Disasters

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Araioses

What is the population of Araioses?

Araioses has a population of 39,052 residents and is located in Brazil.. The median age of residents is 34.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Araioses expensive to live in?

Araioses is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 46.2 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $778, 99% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $250 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Araioses safe?

Araioses is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Araioses receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Araioses?

Araioses has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 56.

How is the job market in Araioses?

The unemployment rate in Araioses is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition.

How much does housing cost in Araioses?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $250.

How are the schools in Araioses?

27.2% of adults in Araioses hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Araioses?

The obesity rate in Araioses is 28.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.1% of adults are smokers. 83.6% are physically inactive. 10.6% of residents report depression.

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