Benīganj, India

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

10,418 Population 5,987/sq mi density

456 ft Elevation 139 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$1,200 median income, 5.5% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$8,500 home value, $30/mo rent

Benīganj, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$1,200

98% below

$900 per capita

Home Value

$8,500

97% below

Median Rent

$30/mo

97% below

30.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

5.5%

53% above

28.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

77°F

263 sunny days/yr

Is Benīganj a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Benīganj residents earn a median household income of $1,200 , which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $900. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Benīganj is $8,500 , 97% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $30/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Benīganj has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,418

Median Age23.0 yrs

Density5,987/mi²

Foreign Born0.2%

Economy

Median Income$1,200

Per Capita$900

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty28.0%

Avg Weekly Wage$17

Housing

C+

Home Value$8,500

Rent$30

Ownership

Housing Units4,167

Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F

Sunny Days263/yr

Rain40.3 in/yr

Elevation456 ft