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Ban Khao Lak, Thailand

Phang Nga · 🇹🇭 Thailand

Ban Khao Lak is a small town in Phang Nga, Thailand with a population of 1,700. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,700 Population
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
129.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 15.4%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population1,700
Median Age40.1 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,195
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity15.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking16.1%
Depression4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
AQI34 (Good)
Rain129.5 in/yr
Sunny Days154/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband89.5%
Population1,700
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates8.6150°, 98.2399°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvincePhang Nga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation129.5 inches (3,290 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age40.1 years

Is Ban Khao Lak a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ban Khao Lak receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Ban Khao Lak has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ban Khao Lak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 154 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 129.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Ban Khao Lak has a population of 1,700. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. 21.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,700
Total Population
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ban Khao Lak vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Ban Khao Lak vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ban Khao Lak is N/A. Per capita income is $7,195 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 29.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Ban Khao Lak vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,195

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living29.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Ban Khao Lak, 15.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.2% have high blood pressure. 16.1% are current smokers. 7.6% report binge drinking. 77.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Ban Khao Lak vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.4%
52% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
High Blood Pressure29.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking7.6%
Physical Inactivity77.5%
Depression4.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Ban Khao Lak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days154 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall129.5 inches
241% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.3%

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates8.6150°N, 98.2399°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 79°F (26°C)
1.3"
Feb 81°F (27°C)
1.5"
Mar 82°F (28°C)
3.5"
Apr 82°F (28°C)
7.5"
May 82°F (28°C)
14.5"
Jun 81°F (27°C)
14.9"
Jul 80°F (27°C)
17.3"
Aug 80°F (27°C)
21.3"
Sep 80°F (26°C)
21.6"
Oct 79°F (26°C)
15.8"
Nov 79°F (26°C)
8.2"
Dec 79°F (26°C)
2.1"

The warmest month is April at 82°F, while the coldest is December at 79°F — a seasonal swing of 3°F. September sees the most rain (21.6"), while January is the driest (1.3").

22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 89.5% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+95.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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