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Coonoor, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Coonoor is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 45,494. Elevation: 5,728 ft (1,746 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
45,494 Population 471/sq mi density
5,728 ft Elevation 1,746 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
45.8 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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Full City Profile

People

Population45,494
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density471/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units18,198
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation5,728 ft (1,746 m)
Population45,494
Population Density471 / sq mi
Elevation5,728 ft (1,746 m)
Coordinates11.3498°, 76.7938°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,163 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Coonoor

Coonoor is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 45,494. The city sits at an elevation of 5,728 feet (1,746 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Coonoor has a population of 45,494 with a density of 471 people per square mile, spread across 96.6 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

45,494
Total Population
471
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
96.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Coonoor vs India Average

The median household income in Coonoor 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 819 business establishments.

Income: Coonoor vs India

Commute Mode

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)819

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Coonoor 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 18,198 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 Units18,198

Property Tax

Climate in Coonoor

Coonoor has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.7°C), the coldest is Dec (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1132 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 12.9° / 31° 27.5
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 14.2° / 34.5° 7.3
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 16.1° / 37.2° 19.1
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 19.9° / 38.2° 50.5
May 25.9°C / 79°F 19.6° / 36.6° 135.3
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 18.8° / 32.1° 92.7
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 18.8° / 30.2° 139.4
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 30.6° 152.7
Sep 23°C / 73°F 18.1° / 30.1° 118.8
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17.4° / 30.1° 180.9
Nov 21.9°C / 71°F 16.1° / 28° 139.1
Dec 21°C / 70°F 13.9° / 28.4° 69.0
Coonoor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,728 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above India avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,728 ft (1,746 m)
Area96.6 sq mi (250.1 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates11.3498°N, 76.7938°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 269 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 273 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (16°C) 0.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 6.9 in
August 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 5.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 7.0 in Wettest
November 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in

Coonoor has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 56°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Coonoor

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Anthony's - - - -
St. Joseph's Boys' Higher Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Coonoor

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hand Of Jesus - HINDI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KANNADA christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - NEPALI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - CHINESE christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - ENGLISH christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - HEBREW christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - TELUGU christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KONKANI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - FRENCH christian MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Coonoor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bee Museum
Government Museum
Nilgiri Mountain Railway Museum
Street to Tribal museum
Tribal museum
Tribal research centre museum
Wax Museum

Libraries in Coonoor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bujanganur Branch Library0.0
District Central Library0.0
Government village library0.0
Mettupalayam Branch Library-10.0
Nilgiri Library0.0
Village Library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
Vivekananda Block0.0

Farmers Markets in Coonoor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coonoor Market
Karamadai Friday Market
Karamadai Market
karamadai transport mundy market
Kotagiri Market
Mettupalayam Anna Market
Mettupalayam Market
Mettupalayam Uzhavar santhai
New Gandhi Maidhanam
TDR Banana auction mundy

Hotels in Coonoor

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Blue Hills
Ibex Resorts, Coonoor (Tapas)
Lemon Apple Resorts
Orchid Boutique
Sri Latchumi Mess
Storyteller
Taj Garden Retreat
Teanest Annexe
Vivek Tourist Home

Restaurants in Coonoor

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cherry Berry
Dragon
Eats Café
Greenfield
Mirchi
Open Kitchen
Orchid Boutique
Pure veg
Rock Bistro
Shree Baba Restaurant
Sir Lakshmi "pure Veg"
Woodfired Pizza

Cafes in Coonoor

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Coffee Day
Cafe Koffi Bean
Indico's Tea House
Ishwara Hotel
Moddy's
River side cafe
The Birdhouse Cafe

Castles in Coonoor

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Droog Fort

Clinics in Coonoor

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Inian's Clinic
Dr. Paulraj Clinic
ENT Clinic
Gospel Clinic
Nalan Gastro Centre
Ponmani Clinic
Redeemer Homeopathy Clinic
Sugam Homeo Clinic

Dentists in Coonoor

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baby Dental And Poly Clinic
Iniyans' Dental Care

Train Stations in Coonoor

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coonoor
Hill Grove
Kateri

Bus Stations in Coonoor

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Municipal Bus Stand Coonoor

Gas Stations in Coonoor

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #1311582573
IN #1311589281
Petrol Bunk

Stadiums & Teams in Coonoor

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coonoor

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coimbatore International AirportCJBLarge Airport
Coimbatore Air Force Station-Small Airport

Post Offices in Coonoor

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coonoor Post Office

Treatment Centers in Coonoor

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hi Physiotherapy Clinic
Mahraj Clinic
Priyanka Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coonoor

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Big Masjid
Coonoor Chinna Palivasal(Masjid)
Masjid
Masjid-El-Bilhhal
Shri Sharada Brahma Vidya Kendra
Sri Chinna Tirupathi Balaji Temple
St. Antony's Church
Temple
Thaandi Mariamman Temple

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 Coonoor

What is the population of Coonoor?

Coonoor has a population of 45,494 residents and is located in India. The population density is 471 people per square mile, spread across 96.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Coonoor 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 Coonoor?

Coonoor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches.

How is the job market in Coonoor?

Coonoor 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 819 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Coonoor?

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

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