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Contessa, Italy

Calabria · 🇮🇹 Italy

Contessa is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 599. Elevation: 728 ft (222 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
599 Population
728 ft Elevation 222 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,455 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$14,455 median income, 13.9% unemployment
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $14,455
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.2%
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 17.3%
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.9%
286% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

People

Population599
Median Age47.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C
Median Income$14,455
Per Capita$39,277
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty0.9%

Health

Obesity17.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking21.8%
Depression7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI16 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation728 ft (222 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population599
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Coordinates39.4400°, 16.2157°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$14,455
Median Age47.3 years

Is Contessa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Contessa receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Contessa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Contessa is $14,455, 81% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Contessa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 316 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 5.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Contessa has a population of 599. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. 26.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

599
Total Population
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Contessa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Contessa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Contessa is $14,455, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,277. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 65.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Contessa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$14,455
81% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,277

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living65.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Contessa, 17.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 33.8% have high blood pressure. 21.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 8.3% report binge drinking. 88.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 7.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity17.3%
46% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure33.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.8%
56% above US avg
Binge Drinking8.3%
Physical Inactivity88.6%
Depression7.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Contessa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 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 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall5.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median16.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.8%

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Coordinates39.4400°N, 16.2157°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome
County FIPS078066

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Contessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F — from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.6").

34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
1% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Contessa

What is the population of Contessa?

Contessa has a population of 599 residents and is located in Italy.. The median age of residents is 47.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Contessa expensive to live in?

Contessa is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 65.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $14,455, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Contessa?

Contessa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 16.

How is the job market in Contessa?

The job market in Contessa faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Contessa?

34.2% of adults in Contessa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Contessa?

The obesity rate in Contessa is 17.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 21.8% of adults are smokers. 88.6% are physically inactive. 7.2% of residents report depression.

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