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El Bayadh, Algeria

El Bayadh · 🇩🇿 Algeria

El Bayadh is a mid-size city in El Bayadh, Algeria with a population of 85,577. Elevation: 4,298 ft (1,310 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
85,577 Population 446/sq mi density
4,298 ft Elevation 1,310 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.8%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.6%
223% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population85,577
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$5,370
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity23.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking17.9%
Depression2.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI14 (Good)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation4,298 ft (1,310 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband76.9%
Population85,577
Population Density446 / sq mi
Elevation4,298 ft (1,310 m)
Coordinates33.6832°, 1.0193°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceEl Bayadh
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (270 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age28.9 years

Is El Bayadh a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Bayadh 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. El Bayadh offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

At 11.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

El Bayadh enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14.

El Bayadh has a population of 85,577 with a density of 446 people per square mile, spread across 191.9 square miles. The median age is 28.9 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49% female and 51% male. 13.2% of residents have a disability. 70.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

85,577
Total Population
446
People / sq mi
28.9yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
191.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

El Bayadh vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

El Bayadh vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Bayadh is N/A. Per capita income is $5,370 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 32.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: El Bayadh vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$5,370

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
223% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living32.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In El Bayadh, 23.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 12.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). 36.2% have high blood pressure. 17.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 0.5% report binge drinking. 83.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 2.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: El Bayadh vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.8%
26% below US avg
Diabetes12.4%
High Blood Pressure36.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.9%
28% above US avg
Binge Drinking0.5%
Physical Inactivity83.8%
Depression2.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.0%

Food & Exercise

El Bayadh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,298 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.6 inches
72% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median14.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.2%

Geography

Elevation4,298 ft (1,310 m)
Area191.9 sq mi (497.0 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates33.6832°N, 1.0193°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in

El Bayadh has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F — from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.3").

24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 76.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+90.0%
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density446/sq mi
Total Area191.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About El Bayadh

What is the population of El Bayadh?

El Bayadh has a population of 85,577 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 446 people per square mile, spread across 191.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49% female and 51% male.

Is El Bayadh expensive to live in?

El Bayadh is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 32.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in El Bayadh?

El Bayadh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 14.

How is the job market in El Bayadh?

The job market in El Bayadh faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in El Bayadh?

24.5% of adults in El Bayadh hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is El Bayadh?

The obesity rate in El Bayadh is 23.8% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 17.9% of adults are smokers. 83.8% are physically inactive. 2.3% of residents report depression.

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