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Isernia, Italy

Molise · Italy

Isernia is a small city in Molise, Italy with a population of 16,945. Elevation: 1,388 ft (423 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
16,945 Population 489/sq mi density
1,388 ft Elevation 423 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
54.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$21,656 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$21,656 median income, 12.0% unemployment

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People

Population16,945
Density489/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,656
Unemployment12.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Population16,945
Population Density489 / sq mi
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Coordinates41.5960°, 14.2340°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceMolise
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation54.2 inches (1,377 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$21,656

About Isernia

Isernia is a small city in Italy (Molise) with a population of 16,945. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet (423 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Isernia is $21,656, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,271 business establishments.

Income: Isernia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$21,656
71% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,271

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Isernia

Isernia has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Feb (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 666 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2° / 7.5° 62.9
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.7° 45.4
Mar 7.6°C / 46°F 4.1° / 11.2° 57.7
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 7° / 14.8° 64.0
May 15.4°C / 60°F 11.2° / 19.6° 58.1
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.6° 48.7
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 18° / 27.6° 36.2
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 28° 38.4
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.1° 60.0
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 10.7° / 17.7° 49.2
Nov 9.5°C / 49°F 6.7° / 12.3° 77.6
Dec 5.7°C / 42°F 3.2° / 8.2° 67.4
Isernia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 311 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 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Italy avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area34.7 sq mi (89.8 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates41.5960°N, 14.2340°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above Italy avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

758 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 111 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 57 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 55 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 139 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 140 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 99 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 123 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 145 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 134 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 141 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 126 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 119 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 124 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 109 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 113 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 56 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 109 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 123 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 136 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 88 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 88 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 22 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 106 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 94 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 86 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 88 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 100 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Isernia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Isernia

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Artistico "G. Manuppella" - - - -
ITIS Enrico Mattei - - - -
Istituto Tecnico Commerciale e per Geometri Enrico Fermi - - - -
Istituto Comprensivo San Giovanni Bosco - - - -
Liceo Scientifico "Ettore Majorana" - - - -
Liceo Classico "O. Fascitelli" - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Giovanni XXIII - - - -
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Radio Stations near Isernia

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rai - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Delta 1 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Holy Forever Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antenna Verde - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Ufita montecalvo irpino, news AAC+ 128 kbps
New Radio Network - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Is Now Radio hot adult contemporary, isernia MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Isernia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Bottega Orafa
Antiquarium della civiltà safina
Centro Don Nicola
Centro museale di documentazione e ricerca scientifica di paleontologia
La casa di Iadeva
La Ramera
leRotaie - Officina della Cultura - Molise
Million Donkei Hotel
Mostra permanente sulla 'Ndocciata
Museo archeologico di Venafro
Museo archeologico Santa Maria delle Monache
museo Charles Moulin
Museo Civico
Museo Civico "MUCIRAMA"
Museo Civico Archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo Civico Aufidenate
Museo Civico di Fornelli
Museo dei castelli d'Italia
Museo del Corpo Italiano Liberazione
Museo della Ceramica Pasquale D'Alessandro
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Guerra
Museo internazionale della campana
Museo Internazionale della Pesca a Mosca Stanislao Kuckiewicz
Museo Internazionale della Zampogna
Museo internazionale delle guerre mondiali
Museo Multimediale sul Brigantaggio
Museo naturalistico
Museo Nazionale del Paleolitico di Isernia
Museo nazionale di Castello Pandone
Parco Archeologico Monte Cila
Presepe Portacatello
Sala dei pipistrelli
Winterline War Museum

Libraries in Isernia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed0.0

Hotels in Isernia

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hotel Europa
Il Piccolo Principe

Restaurants in Isernia

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mi Gusta
Sorsi e Morsi

Cafes in Isernia

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar della Villa
Bar Max
Caffè Risorgimento
Kaffeina
Marzano Bar
New Fashion Cafè
Nives Caffè
Pyrà
Santa Cruz

Cinemas in Isernia

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema "Il Proscenio"

Theatres in Isernia

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auditorium Unità d'Italia

Veterinaries in Isernia

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterinaria Vetlab

Train Stations in Isernia

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Isernia

Bus Stations in Isernia

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #1423259297

Gas Stations in Isernia

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni Station
Eni Station
IP
IP
IP
Petrol Gamma
Petrol Gamma
Tamoil
Total

Banks in Isernia

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Mediolanum
BPER Banca
UniCredit Bank

Shopping Malls in Isernia

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Commerciale "Le Rampe"
Centro Commerciale Inpiazza

Breweries in Isernia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio Minimo

Stadiums & Teams in Isernia

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Isernia

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Isernia

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Naples International AirportNAPLarge Airport
Grazzanise Air Base-Medium Airport
AliMatese Airfield-Small Airport
Aquino Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Celano-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Corfinio-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie L'Aquila-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie La Selva-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Olivola-Small Airport
Base Aerea Molise-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Patria"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Collerotondo-Small Airport
Capua Airport-Small Airport
CdV Baia e Latina-Small Airport
Centro Volo Campania-Small Airport
Delta Club Napoli Airfield-Small Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia Airfield-Small Airport
Rains Airfield-Small Airport
Umberto Nobile Airfield-Small Airport
Vasto Flying Field-Small Airport
Volo Molise-Small Airport
Volturno Fly Aviosuperficie-Small Airport

Post Offices in Isernia

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane
Sede GLS di Isernia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isernia

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa di San Giuseppe Lavoratore
Chiesa di Santa Chiara
Eremo dei Santi Cosma e Damiano
Parrocchia di Santa Maria Assunta

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Isernia

What is the population of Isernia?

Isernia has a population of 16,945 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 489 people per square mile, spread across 34.7 square miles.

Is Isernia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,656, 71% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Isernia?

Isernia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Isernia?

The job market in Isernia faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,271 business establishments in the area.

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