Choose Country

Bitẖa, Israel

Southern District · 🇮🇱 Israel

Bitẖa is a small town in Southern District, Israel with a population of 777. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
777 Population 505/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.5%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.7%
94% lower than US avg

People

Population777
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$52,004
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.7%

Health

Obesity22.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.4%
Depression6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
AQI81 (Moderate)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+91.8%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population777
Population Density505 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates31.3343°, 34.6337°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation13.2 inches (336 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age30.4 years

Is Bitẖa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bitẖa receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Bitẖa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bitẖa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 352 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 81.

Bitẖa has a population of 777 with a density of 505 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 30.4 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. 12.6% of residents have a disability. 85.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

777
Total Population
505
People / sq mi
30.4yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bitẖa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bitẖa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bitẖa is N/A. Per capita income is $52,004 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 94.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Bitẖa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$52,004

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.7%
94% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living94.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Bitẖa, 22.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.4% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 19.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 3.1% report binge drinking. 84.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 6.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.5%
30% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.4%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking3.1%
Physical Inactivity84.7%
Depression6.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.0%

Food & Exercise

Bitẖa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 352 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 81 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 64% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.2 inches
65% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median81.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %63.6%

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density505/sq mi
Coordinates31.3343°N, 34.6337°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 56°F (14°C)
2.8"
Feb 55°F (13°C)
2.0"
Mar 59°F (15°C)
1.5"
Apr 66°F (19°C)
0.4"
May 71°F (22°C)
0.2"
Jun 76°F (24°C)
0.0"
Jul 81°F (27°C)
0.0"
Aug 80°F (27°C)
0.0"
Sep 77°F (25°C)
0.0"
Oct 73°F (23°C)
0.4"
Nov 65°F (18°C)
2.0"
Dec 57°F (14°C)
2.7"

The warmest month is July at 81°F, while the coldest is February at 55°F — a seasonal swing of 26°F. January sees the most rain (2.8"), while June is the driest (0.0").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+91.8%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density505/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Gilat 1,451 pop · 1.2 mi Ofaqim 34,666 pop · 1.6 mi Tifraẖ 2,178 pop · 2.6 mi Ma‘galim 2,061 pop · 4.8 mi Mishmar HaNegev 1,005 pop · 5.4 mi Tirabin al-Sana 1,139 pop · 6.2 mi Netivot 43,732 pop · 6.7 mi Giv'ot Bar 1,230 pop · 7.3 mi Mabbu‘im 1,235 pop · 8.1 mi Rahat 19,586 pop · 8.4 mi Be’eri 1,049 pop · 10.4 mi Bet Qama 1,405 pop · 10.9 mi Beersheba 186,600 pop · 10.9 mi Lehavim 6,415 pop · 11.1 mi
Compare Bitẖa with another city: