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Ciudad Arce, El Salvador

La Libertad Department · 🇸🇻 El Salvador

Ciudad Arce is a small city in La Libertad Department, El Salvador with a population of 10,095. Elevation: 1,818 ft (554 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
10,095 Population 301/sq mi density
1,818 ft Elevation 554 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
67.5 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.9%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

People

Population10,095
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$5,365
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.6%

Health

Obesity30.9%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.0%
Depression3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
AQI22 (Good)
Rain67.5 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband67.7%
Population10,095
Population Density301 / sq mi
Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Coordinates13.8403°, -89.4472°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceLa Libertad Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation67.5 inches (1,714 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age29.7 years

Is Ciudad Arce a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ciudad Arce receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Ciudad Arce faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ciudad Arce has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Ciudad Arce has a population of 10,095 with a density of 301 people per square mile, spread across 33.5 square miles. The median age is 29.7 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.5% female and 47.5% male. 13.8% of residents have a disability. 79.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,095
Total Population
301
People / sq mi
29.7yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
33.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Ciudad Arce vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Ciudad Arce vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ciudad Arce is N/A. Per capita income is $5,365 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 42.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Ciudad Arce vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$5,365

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living42.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Ciudad Arce, 30.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 10.1% have diabetes. 32.7% have high blood pressure. 7.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 3.4% report binge drinking. 86.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 3.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Ciudad Arce vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
4% below US avg
Diabetes10.1%
High Blood Pressure32.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.0%
50% below US avg
Binge Drinking3.4%
Physical Inactivity86.1%
Depression3.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.0%

Food & Exercise

Ciudad Arce has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22 — among the cleanest air in the country. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall67.5 inches
78% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median22.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.6%

Geography

Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Area33.5 sq mi (86.8 km²)
Population Density301/sq mi
Coordinates13.8403°N, 89.4472°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 11.2 in
September 74°F (24°C) 12.8 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Ciudad Arce has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F — from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and February the driest (0.2").

10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 67.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+80.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density301/sq mi
Total Area33.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.7%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Ciudad Arce

What is the population of Ciudad Arce?

Ciudad Arce has a population of 10,095 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 301 people per square mile, spread across 33.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.5% female and 47.5% male.

Is Ciudad Arce expensive to live in?

Ciudad Arce is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 42.1 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Ciudad Arce?

Ciudad Arce has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 22.

How is the job market in Ciudad Arce?

Ciudad Arce has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Ciudad Arce?

10.0% of adults in Ciudad Arce hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Ciudad Arce?

The obesity rate in Ciudad Arce is 30.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.0% of adults are smokers. 86.1% are physically inactive. 3.1% of residents report depression.

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