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Cestica, Croatia

Varaždin · 🇭🇷 Croatia

Cestica is a small town in Varaždin, Croatia with a population of 479. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
479 Population 27/sq mi density
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.3%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population479
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,184
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.3%

Health

Obesity30.6%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking34.5%
Depression4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI19 (Good)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+97.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband83.2%
Population479
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates46.3717°, 16.1253°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceVaraždin
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.7 inches (37 cm)
Median Age44.3 years

Is Cestica a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cestica receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Cestica offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cestica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Cestica has a population of 479 with a density of 27 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. 24.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 76.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

479
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
17.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cestica vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Cestica vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cestica is N/A. Per capita income is $22,184 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 48.5, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Cestica vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,184

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.3%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living48.50 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Cestica, 30.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 48.4% have high blood pressure. 34.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 76.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
High Blood Pressure48.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking34.5%
146% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity76.8%
Depression4.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.0%

Food & Exercise

Cestica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 263 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19 — among the cleanest air in the country. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall14.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median19.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.1%

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates46.3717°N, 16.1253°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 39°F (4°C)
1.7"
Feb 34°F (1°C)
1.9"
Mar 42°F (6°C)
2.5"
Apr 50°F (10°C)
2.9"
May 59°F (15°C)
3.2"
Jun 64°F (18°C)
4.3"
Jul 72°F (22°C)
4.1"
Aug 66°F (19°C)
3.8"
Sep 59°F (15°C)
3.5"
Oct 50°F (10°C)
3.5"
Nov 40°F (4°C)
3.4"
Dec 33°F (0°C)
2.6"

The warmest month is July at 72°F, while the coldest is December at 33°F — a seasonal swing of 39°F. June sees the most rain (4.3"), while January is the driest (1.7").

28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 83.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+97.0%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area17.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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