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Buscemi, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Buscemi is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,063. Elevation: 2,497 ft (761 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,063 Population 17/sq mi density
2,497 ft Elevation 761 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,995 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,995 median income, 13.9% unemployment

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About Buscemi

Buscemi

Buscemi is an Italian town and comune (municipality) of 968 inhabitants of the free municipal consortium of Syracuse, in Sicily.

People

Population1,063
Density17/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,995
Unemployment13.9%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation2,497 ft (761 m)
Population1,063
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation2,497 ft (761 m)
Coordinates37.0860°, 14.8850°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,995

About Buscemi

Buscemi is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,063. The city sits at an elevation of 2,497 feet (761 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Buscemi is $15,995, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 80 business establishments.

Income: Buscemi vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,995
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Buscemi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,497 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,497 ft (761 m)
Area63.0 sq mi (163.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates37.0860°N, 14.8850°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

448 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 55 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 117 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 112 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 97 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 123 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 103 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 123 km
Apr 16, 2025 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy M4.7 124 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 87 km
Apr 15, 2022 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.6 83 km
Aug 28, 2012 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy M4.6 148 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 89 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 7 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 66 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 54 km
Feb 3, 1992 80 km E of Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy M4.5 115 km
Sep 7, 1991 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy M4.5 114 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 97 km
Aug 16, 2010 6 km S of Pianoconte, Italy M4.5 148 km
Aug 15, 2013 1 km WNW of Oliveri, Italy M4.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 16.0 m (52 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Eruption + Earthquake 16.0 m 1,500 142 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 135 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 13 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 146 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 55 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 61 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological - 1 149 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 102 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 27 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 73 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 74 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 147 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 156 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 173 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 192 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Buscemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Buscemi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto comprensivo Valle dell'Anapo - plesso di Buscemi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Buscemi

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kiss kiss italia - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antenna Uno classic hits, latino MP3 192 kbps
FM Italia adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio Sud Orientale RSO - MP3 96 kbps
FM Classic 70s, 80s MP3
RSC Radio Studio Centrale pop music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Delfino oldies AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Amore Blu - MP3

Museums in Buscemi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca-Museo Luigi Capuana
Casa Museo Antonino Uccello
Cavallo d'Ispica
Chiesa rupestre di San Nicolò Inferiore
Civica Raccolta Cappello
Ecomuseo I Luoghi del Lavoro Contadino e dei Mestieri
La Casa del '900
Museo Antropologico di Testa dell’Acqua
Museo Archeologico di Lentini
Museo archeologico Gabriele Judica
Museo Archeologico Ibleo
Museo Benedettino
Museo Casa natale Salvatore Quasimodo
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Antonino Di Vita
Museo Civico Archeologico di Noto
Museo Civico Franco Libero Belgiorno
Museo Civico Italia in Africa
Museo Civico Sebastiano Guzzone
Museo d'Arte Sacra San Nicolò
Museo dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia
Museo del Duomo
Museo del Tesoro del Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella
Museo dell'Informatica Funzionante
Museo dell'Olio
Museo della Cattedrale
Museo della Medicina Sifilicomio Tommaso Campailla
Museo Etnoantropologico Solarino
Museo Etnografico Padre Matteo Angelo Coniglione
Museo Ibleo Serafino Amabile Guastella

Libraries in Buscemi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio di Stato0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Modica0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Agnello0.0
Biblioteca Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca Popolare Angelo Majorana0.0
Biblioteca XXV Aprile0.0
Centro Studi "F. Rossitto"0.0

Farmers Markets in Buscemi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Generale
Mercato quindicinale di Palazzolo Acreide
Mercato settimanale di Carlentini
Mercato settimanale di Francofonte
Mercato settimanale di Lentini
Mercato settimanale di Melilli
Mercato settimanale di Militello
Mercato settimanale di Noto
Mercato settimanale di Palagonia
Mercato settimanale di Scordia
Mercato settimanale di Solarino
Mercato Settimanale di Sortino

Cafes in Buscemi

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Liberty
Caffettiamo
Coffee Break

Castles in Buscemi

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello Requisenz

Gas Stations in Buscemi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enilive

Stadiums & Teams in Buscemi

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Airports Near Buscemi

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air Base-Medium Airport
Avioclub Ereo Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperfice Eloro-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Airone-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Avola-Gallina-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Massarotti-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Ramacca-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo-Small Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)-Small Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)-Small Airport
Camemi Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico Gela-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Marano-Small Airport
Campo di Volo MedFly-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)-Small Airport
Eagles Airfield-Small Airport
Elpifly Airfield-Small Airport
Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi dei Re Airfield-Small Airport
Priolo Airfield-Small Airport
Rinaura Airfield-Small Airport
Trike Team Cormorano-Small Airport

Post Offices in Buscemi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Buscemi

Treatment Centers in Buscemi

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di riabilitazione Sant'Angela Merici
Centro Medico Sociale Neuromotulesi
Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buscemi

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Carmine
Chiesa della Natività di Maria Santissima
Chiesa di San Sebastiano
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova
Santuario della Madonna del Bosco

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buscemi

What is the population of Buscemi?

Buscemi has a population of 1,063 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 63.0 square miles.

Is Buscemi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,995, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Buscemi?

Buscemi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.

How is the job market in Buscemi?

The job market in Buscemi faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

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