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Dilijan, Armenia

Tavush · 🇦🇲 Armenia

Dilijan is a small city in Tavush, Armenia with a population of 16,400. Elevation: 4,413 ft (1,345 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
16,400 Population 3,267/sq mi density
4,413 ft Elevation 1,345 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.5%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.9%
258% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

People

Population16,400
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,267/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$8,159
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty1.9%

Health

Obesity24.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking24.5%
Depression0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI160 (Unhealthy)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband80.0%
Population16,400
Population Density3,267 / sq mi
Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Coordinates40.7404°, 44.8634°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceTavush
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (583 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Age37.5 years

Is Dilijan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dilijan receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dilijan has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 12.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dilijan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 294 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 160.

Dilijan has a population of 16,400 with a density of 3,267 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.6% female and 46.4% male. 19.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 69.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

16,400
Total Population
3,267
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Dilijan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Dilijan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dilijan is N/A. Per capita income is $8,159 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 12.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 37.5, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Dilijan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$8,159

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living37.50 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Dilijan, 24.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 11.5% have diabetes. 47.3% have high blood pressure. 24.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 4.3% report binge drinking. 77.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 0.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.5%
24% below US avg
Diabetes11.5%
High Blood Pressure47.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking24.5%
75% above US avg
Binge Drinking4.3%
Physical Inactivity77.7%
Depression0.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Dilijan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 160 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 16% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,413 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.0 inches
40% below US avg
Snowfall4.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median160.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %16.3%

Geography

Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density3,267/sq mi
Coordinates40.7404°N, 44.8634°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 26°F (-3°C)
0.8"
Feb 25°F (-4°C)
1.1"
Mar 30°F (-1°C)
1.5"
Apr 42°F (6°C)
2.4"
May 49°F (9°C)
3.8"
Jun 55°F (13°C)
3.6"
Jul 62°F (16°C)
2.4"
Aug 62°F (17°C)
1.9"
Sep 56°F (13°C)
1.5"
Oct 47°F (8°C)
1.8"
Nov 38°F (3°C)
1.3"
Dec 30°F (-1°C)
0.9"

The warmest month is August at 62°F, while the coldest is February at 25°F — a seasonal swing of 37°F. May sees the most rain (3.8"), while January is the driest (0.8").

15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 80.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+90.0%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,267/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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