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Balkány, Hungary

Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg · 🇭🇺 Hungary

Balkány is a small city in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary with a population of 6,798. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,798 Population 191/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Budapest Timezone
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.7%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
26% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

People

Population6,798
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,231
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.9%

Health

Obesity31.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking29.4%
Depression19.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI161 (Unhealthy)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+98.9%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband91.5%
Population6,798
Population Density191 / sq mi
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Coordinates47.7707°, 21.8631°
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Country🇭🇺 Hungary
State / ProvinceSzabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)
Median Age43.6 years

Is Balkány a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Balkány receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Balkány offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Balkány experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 161.

Balkány has a population of 6,798 with a density of 191 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,798
Total Population
191
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
35.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Balkány vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Balkány vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Balkány is N/A. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Balkány vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,231

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
26% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living48.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Balkány, 31.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 29.4% are current smokers. 19.0% report depression. 79.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.7%
1% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure48.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking29.4%
110% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.3%
Physical Inactivity79.5%
Depression19.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.0%

Food & Exercise

Balkány has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.3 inches. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 161.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.3 inches
44% below US avg
Snowfall3.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median161.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %16.0%

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.2 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates47.7707°N, 21.8631°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below US avg). 91.5% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+98.9%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density191/sq mi
Total Area35.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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