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Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Bury St Edmunds is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 42,812. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
42,812 Population
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population42,812
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.5%

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population42,812
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates52.2463°, 0.7111°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Age40.6 years

Is Bury St Edmunds a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bury St Edmunds receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Bury St Edmunds offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bury St Edmunds experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Bury St Edmunds has a population of 42,812. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (91.8%), with 3% White, 1.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.4% of residents. 4.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

42,812
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bury St Edmunds vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Other Languages6.6%

Social Characteristics

Bury St Edmunds vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bury St Edmunds is N/A. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 23.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bury St Edmunds vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.6%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home23.5%

Walkability

In Bury St Edmunds, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Bury St Edmunds vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Bury St Edmunds experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.4 inches
15% below US avg
Snowfall2.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates52.2463°N, 0.7111°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 40°F (5°C)
2.1"
Feb 39°F (4°C)
1.5"
Mar 43°F (6°C)
1.8"
Apr 46°F (8°C)
1.8"
May 52°F (11°C)
1.7"
Jun 58°F (14°C)
2.2"
Jul 62°F (17°C)
1.8"
Aug 62°F (17°C)
1.9"
Sep 57°F (14°C)
2.2"
Oct 51°F (10°C)
2.2"
Nov 44°F (7°C)
2.4"
Dec 41°F (5°C)
2.2"

The warmest month is July at 62°F, while the coldest is February at 39°F — a seasonal swing of 23°F. November sees the most rain (2.4"), while February is the driest (1.5").

36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.6%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home23.5%

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