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Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Osun State · 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Ile-Ife is a major city in Osun State, Nigeria with a population of 560,000. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
560,000 Population 810/sq mi density
968 ft Elevation 295 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 12.4%
61% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
15% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 41.8%
237% higher than US avg

People

Population560,000
Median Age18.1 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,139
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty41.8%

Health

Obesity12.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking2.5%
Depression2.9%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
AQI1 (Good)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation968 ft (295 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+65.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband39.2%
Population560,000
Population Density810 / sq mi
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Coordinates7.4824°, 4.5603°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceOsun State
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation55.6 inches (1,412 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age18.1 years

Is Ile-Ife a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ile-Ife receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Ile-Ife faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 41.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ile-Ife has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F. Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 1.

Ile-Ife has a population of 560,000 with a density of 810 people per square mile, spread across 691.5 square miles. The median age is 18.1 years, 53% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 47.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

560,000
Total Population
810
People / sq mi
18.1yrs
Median Age
53% below US avg
691.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ile-Ife vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Ile-Ife vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ile-Ife is N/A. Per capita income is $2,139 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 41.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 11.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Ile-Ife vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,139

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
15% below US avg
Poverty Rate41.8%
237% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living11.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Ile-Ife, 12.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 36.1% have high blood pressure. 2.5% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 2.3% report binge drinking. 2.9% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Ile-Ife vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity12.4%
61% below US avg
Diabetes6.2%
High Blood Pressure36.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking2.5%
82% below US avg
Binge Drinking2.3%
Depression2.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate47.0%

Food & Exercise

Ile-Ife has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 1 — among the cleanest air in the country. 95% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.6 inches
46% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median1.0
RatingGood
Good Days %94.7%

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area691.5 sq mi (1,791.0 km²)
Population Density810/sq mi
Coordinates7.4824°N, 4.5603°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.3 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Coldest
September 76°F (25°C) 9.1 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Ile-Ife has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F — from 75°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.3").

9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school. 39.2% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+65.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density810/sq mi
Total Area691.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access39.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Ile-Ife

What is the population of Ile-Ife?

Ile-Ife has a population of 560,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 810 people per square mile, spread across 691.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 18.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

Is Ile-Ife expensive to live in?

Ile-Ife is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 11.9 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Ile-Ife?

Ile-Ife has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1.

How is the job market in Ile-Ife?

Ile-Ife has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Ile-Ife?

9.7% of adults in Ile-Ife hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Ile-Ife?

The obesity rate in Ile-Ife is 12.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 2.5% of adults are smokers. 2.9% of residents report depression.

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