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Isle of South Uist, United Kingdom

Scotland · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Isle of South Uist is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,818. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,818 Population
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
32% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population1,818
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.5%

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population1,818
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates57.2456°, -7.3334°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,397 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age40.6 years

Is Isle of South Uist a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Isle of South Uist receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Isle of South Uist offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Isle of South Uist experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Isle of South Uist has a population of 1,818. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,818
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Isle of South Uist vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Isle of South Uist vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Isle of South Uist is N/A. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Isle of South Uist vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Isle of South Uist, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Isle of South Uist vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Isle of South Uist experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.0 inches
45% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates57.2456°N, 7.3334°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 41°F (5°C)
5.9"
Feb 41°F (5°C)
4.3"
Mar 43°F (6°C)
4.7"
Apr 45°F (7°C)
3.0"
May 49°F (10°C)
2.6"
Jun 53°F (12°C)
2.9"
Jul 56°F (13°C)
3.5"
Aug 57°F (14°C)
4.1"
Sep 54°F (12°C)
5.4"
Oct 50°F (10°C)
6.4"
Nov 45°F (7°C)
6.2"
Dec 42°F (6°C)
6.0"

The warmest month is August at 57°F, while the coldest is February at 41°F — a seasonal swing of 15°F. October sees the most rain (6.4"), while May is the driest (2.6").

36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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