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Gayéri, Burkina Faso

Est · 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Gayéri is a small city in Est, Burkina Faso with a population of 15,170. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
15,170 Population
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ouagadougou Timezone
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 6.8%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 42.1%
240% higher than US avg

People

Population15,170
Median Age18.7 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$873
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty42.1%

Health

Obesity6.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking6.5%
Depression6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
AQI4 (Good)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation922 ft (281 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+41.4%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband17.0%
Population15,170
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates12.6482°, 0.4931°
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Country🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
State / ProvinceEst
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (648 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age18.7 years

Is Gayéri a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gayéri receives an overall livability score of 1.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Gayéri faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 42.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gayéri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F. Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 4.

Gayéri has a population of 15,170. The median age is 18.7 years, 52% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. 2.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 47.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

15,170
Total Population
18.7yrs
Median Age
52% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Gayéri vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Gayéri vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gayéri is N/A. Per capita income is $873 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 42.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 33.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Gayéri vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$873

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate42.1%
240% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living33.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Gayéri, 6.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 30.5% have high blood pressure. 6.5% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 7.5% report binge drinking. 6.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity6.8%
79% below US avg
Diabetes6.3%
High Blood Pressure30.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking6.5%
54% below US avg
Binge Drinking7.5%
Depression6.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate47.0%

Food & Exercise

Gayéri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 4 — among the cleanest air in the country. 94% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.5 inches
33% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median4.0
RatingGood
Good Days %94.2%

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates12.6482°N, 0.4931°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.4% have completed high school. 17.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+41.4%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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