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Contone, Switzerland

Ticino · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Contone is a small town in Ticino, Switzerland with a population of 788. Elevation: 663 ft (202 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
788 Population 885/sq mi density
663 ft Elevation 202 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
75.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 45.0%
34% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 12.1%
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
35% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population788
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density885/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$100,624
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.2%

Health

Obesity12.1%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking21.8%
Depression13.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI86 (Moderate)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation663 ft (202 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband97.3%
Population788
Population Density885 / sq mi
Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Coordinates46.1509°, 8.9262°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceTicino
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation75.4 inches (1,915 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.8 inches (33 cm)
Median Age42.7 years

Is Contone a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Contone receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Contone stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 45.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Contone enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 86.

Contone has a population of 788 with a density of 885 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. 20.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 87.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

788
Total Population
885
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Contone vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Contone vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Contone is N/A. Per capita income is $100,624 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 107.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100.

Income: Contone vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$100,624

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
35% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living107.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Contone, 12.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 4.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 21.9% have high blood pressure. 21.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 9.2% report binge drinking. 85.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.9% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity12.1%
62% below US avg
Diabetes4.0%
High Blood Pressure21.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.8%
56% above US avg
Binge Drinking9.2%
Physical Inactivity85.7%
Depression13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.0%

Food & Exercise

Contone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 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 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 86 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 60% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall75.4 inches
98% above US avg
Snowfall12.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median86.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %59.9%

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density885/sq mi
Coordinates46.1509°N, 8.9262°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Contone has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F — from 35°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.4").

45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 97.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.0%
34% above US avg
High School+99.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density885/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Contone

What is the population of Contone?

Contone has a population of 788 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 885 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Contone expensive to live in?

Contone is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107.8 compared to the national baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Contone?

Contone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 86.

How is the job market in Contone?

Contone has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Contone?

45.0% of adults in Contone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Contone?

The obesity rate in Contone is 12.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 21.8% of adults are smokers. 85.7% are physically inactive. 13.9% of residents report depression.

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