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Chennagiri, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Chennagiri is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 5,338. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,338 Population 76/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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People

Population5,338
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density76/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units2,135
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Population5,338
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates11.5360°, 78.0681°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,028 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Chennagiri

Chennagiri is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 5,338. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Chennagiri has a population of 5,338 with a density of 76 people per square mile, spread across 70.2 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,338
Total Population
76
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
70.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chennagiri vs India Average

The median household income in Chennagiri is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 96 business establishments.

Income: Chennagiri vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)96

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chennagiri is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,135 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,135

Property Tax

Chennagiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area70.2 sq mi (181.7 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates11.5360°N, 78.0681°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 277 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 161 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 264 km
2011 Thane Category 1 200 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 200 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 135 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 279 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.7 in
May 88°F (31°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in

Chennagiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 76°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Chennagiri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Exhibiton Ground

Libraries in Chennagiri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Central Library0.0
Library0.0
M. Thathanur Public Library0.0
MEC library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chennagiri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer Market
Sunday Market
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Stadiums & Teams in Chennagiri

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chennagiri

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salem AirportSXVMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Chennagiri

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Holy Cross Spiritiual Center

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chennagiri

What is the population of Chennagiri?

Chennagiri has a population of 5,338 residents and is located in India. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 70.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chennagiri expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Chennagiri?

Chennagiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches.

How is the job market in Chennagiri?

Chennagiri has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 96 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chennagiri?

The median home value in Chennagiri is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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